II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition Hungary | Szeged Posted 04 May 2025 Competitions Cello We are excited to announce the II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition (IFFCC) – an open platform for conductors of all ages, featuring a world-renowned jury and the chance to win prestigious guest conducting engagements. The I IFFCC attracted strong international participation, making a noticeable impact on the European cultural landscape. APPLY NOW VIA FRICSAYCOMPETITION.COM! PHASES 1. QUALIFYING PHASE (ONLINE) Application fee: 100 EUR 2. LIVE PHASE Participation fee: 400 EUR Free choice of pieces for each round from our list. JURY Heiko M. Förster Sándor Gyüdi Lucius Hemmer Alevtina Ioffe Kirill Karabits Constantine Orbelian Nayden Todorov PRIZES: GUEST CONDUCTING Hungarian National Symphony Orch. Szeged Prague Royal Philharmonic Baden-Baden Philharmonic Bern Symphony / Opera Bournemouth Symph. Orch. Deutsche Oper Berlin (Asst. Conductor) Kaunas City Symphony Orch. Leipzig Symph. Orch. Nuremberg Symph. Orch. Sofia Philharmonic From 31 Aug 2025 to 07 Sep 2025 VISIT WEBSITE