The ZYC Finale — The Contest is just around the corner!
We warmly invite you to the auditions and the closing concert:
Friday, April 17
Auditions, Brunnenhof (09:00–17:00)
Saturday, April 18
Auditions, Florhof (09:00, until approx. 12:00)
Sunday, April 19
Prize winners' concert, Brunnenhof (Studio 1, 10:00–12:00)
We wish all musicians a wonderful time at the finale!
Admission to the prize winners' concert is free. For more information on the program, see our finale brochure.
Your ZYC Team
Dates
The Contest
What you need to know
31
October
RegistrationfromOctober10toOctober31
5
December
Evaluation,firstweekofDecember2025
6
December
Jurypresentation
8
December
PreliminaryselectionresultsonDecember8,2025
12
December
Schedulepublication
6
March
Qualifyingauditions(March6–8,2026)
7
March
Jurypresentation
16
March
Qualificationresults
21
March
Finaleschedule
28
March
Jurypresentation
2
April
TheContestFinale
6
April
Finaleresults
8
April
Announcementofprizewinners
The Cadenza
What you need to know
AccompanyingyourMusicalJourney
TheCadenzaisintendedforprizewinnerswhoreceivedanawardwithdistinction.ThisstageofZurichYouthClassical'sdevelopmentprogramoffersoptimalgrowthopportunitiesthroughcomprehensive,individuallytailoredsupport.Thistakestheformofpersonaladvisorysessionsandcoachingprovidedbyexperiencedmentors.
The Crescendo
What you need to know
PathwaysBeyondthePrize
TheCrescendoisintendedforprizewinnerswhoreceivedanawardwithdistinction.ThisstageofZurichYouthClassical'sdevelopmentprogramoffersaconcreteopportunitytoprofessionallyprepareandperformaconcert.Thefocusisonthetargeteddevelopmentofyoungtalentthroughintensive,hands-oncollaborationwithhighlyrenownedprofessionalmusicians.
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