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The Bachelor Category of the 2026 Young Violists Competition (Concours des Jeunes Altistes) offers an exceptional opportunity for the most advanced young violists to perform, compete, and connect with peers from across Europe. Organized by the French Viola Society (Société Française de l'Alto), this category is open to students currently enrolled in Bachelor's (Licence) degree programmes at higher music education institutions. In addition to French conservatoires and universi

In 2027, the global viola community will gather on the beautiful island of Tenerife for the 51st International Viola Congress (IVC). Organized under the auspices of the International Viola Society, this prestigious event will bring together performers, educators, researchers, composers, luthiers, and students from around the world for an inspiring week of music, learning, and collaboration. A Global Celebration of the Viola For more than five decades, the International Viola

Gala Dinner – 50th International Viola Congress 📅 Friday, January 23 🕢 Starting at 7:30 p.m. 📍 Compagnie 1837, Paris (1 cours de Rome, 75008) 💶 Prices: €60 until January 19 / €68 after 🔗 Ticket officehttps:// h7.cl/1hAMy Program 8:00 p.m.: Welcome (sparkling wine & appetizers) 8:30 p.m.: IVS awards ceremony 9:30 p.m.: Buffet opens 10:30 p.m.: Traditional music for everyone to join in 12:00 a.m.: End of the evening 🏆 IVS awards ceremony This year's IVC ceremony will hono

The final version of the program for the 50th International Viola Congress is complete! 🎉 A rich and varied lineup, renowned and acclaimed violists, and an eclectic program showcasing the best of the viola. This program has everything you need to make this 50th edition incredible! ✨ The entire team behind this 50th IVC is very proud to present these 113 pages, and we can't wait to see you in a few days! 🫶 You can now view the entire program by following this link:...

Discover the congress program on the 50th international viola congress website here : https://www.the50thinternationalviolacongress.com/en/artistes-et-programmation#Program Or click on the pictures below :

🏅 Come and meet our wonderful jury at the 2025 Young violist competition in Montpellier ! 🗓️ We've extended the registration deadline sk you still have few more days to join ! ✨ Noémie Auriau-Gauguier ✨ Vinciane Béranger ✨ Jean-Baptiste Brunier ✨ Marina Capstick ✨ Antoine Dautry ✨ Isabelle Lequien ✨ Claire Merlet ✨ Louis Merlet ✨ Michel Michalakakos ✨ Joël Soultanian #concoursdesjeunesaltistes #youngviolistcompetition #viola #alto #jurymember #membredujury #classicalmusic #

The 2025 Young Violists Competition will take place from Thursday November 27 to Saturday November 29 at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement...

Illustration © Cecile Pruvot / Graphism & Design © Phil Caubit This is it: the launch of the new website dedicated to the 2026...

Following the restructuring of our organization and the recent merger with Les Amis de l'alto... and in anticipation of many exciting...

Dear candidates, Here is a video of the contemporary work composed by Corentin Apparailly for the first round of the Bachelor Catergory...

Dear friends, Here is a report on the International Viola Congress in Brazil. This event was filled with news and an amazing atmosphere...

The 2024 National Young Violists Competition (NYVC) will take place at the Conservatory of Boulogne-Billancourt, 22 rue de la Belle...

Welcome to the website of The French Viola Society! Our organization, founded in 2021, serves as the French section of the International...