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York Early Music International Young Artists Competition

Thursday 11 - Saturday 13 July 2013
National Centre for Early Music, York
 
Welcome to the York Early Music International Young Artists Competition.
 
We are delighted to announce the Finalists for 2013. The NCEM received applications from over 40 ensembles, featuring musicians from 31 countries around the world.   Ten talented young ensembles have been selected to take part in the Competition and we look forward to welcoming them to York: 
 
Der Musikalische Garten (Germany)
Duo 1702 (Denmark)
Duo Domenico (UK)
Ensemble Daimonion (Switzerland)
Ensemble Versailles (Germany)
Les Mélomanes (UK)
On Air (Germany)
Repicco (UK)
Seldom Sene (Netherlands)
Thalia Ensemble (Netherlands)
 
On Thursday 11 and Friday 12 July, each ensemble will present a short informal recital under the guidance of the distinguished singer, coach and language specialist Richard Jackson , who will present the ensembles to the audience and guide them through the days leading up to the Competition.  The Competition takes place on Saturday 13 July, when the ensembles will give their final recital in front of the international panel of judges .  The winners will be announced at the end of the afternoon.  Click here for details of the prizes.  The recitals will be recorded by BBC Radio 3.
 
The York Early Music International Young Artists Competition takes place as part of York Early Music Festival.  The biennial competition for early music ensembles, which is recognised as a major international platform for emerging talent in the early music world, offers a major boost to professional careers with opportunities for performance, recording and broadcasting.
 
"Taking part in the Competition was a very significant experience for us. The friendly, helpful atmosphere at the NCEM put us at ease and the format of two presentations allowed us to get acquainted with the space and the public before the "big day".  Winning the Competition helped us reach a wider public, created new engagements in important Early Music Festivals, and allowed us to return to York the following year for a concert which was broadcast by the BBC. Thanks to the NCEM and Linn Records we were able to record this programme for a CD in exactly the way that we wished.  We had a great time in York and can only hope that the ensembles taking part in the 2013 competition enjoy it as much as we did!" 
Elam Rotem and Dan Dunkelblum, ensemble Profeti della Quinta, Winners 2011
 
View the film made of the 2011 competition:
 
Click here for the prizewinners of previous competitions.
 
Click here  for the announcement of the Finalists.
 
The York Early Music International Young Artists Competition is supported by the National Centre for Early Music, BBC Radio 3 and Arts Council England, Yorkshire.