Singapore International Violin Competition
Logo of the SIVC
The Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC) is a triennial violin competition for violinists up to the age of 30. The contest is hosted by the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and held in Singapore since 2015.[1][2] The competition serves to promote the continued growth and strength of classical music in the region, as well as providing a showcase for young violinists from around the world.[3]
Venues[]
- Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
- Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall
- Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Concert Hall[4]
Prizes[]
| Prize | Amount |
| First prize | US$50,000 |
| Second prize | US$25,000 |
| Third prize | US$15,000 |
| Fourth prize | US$6,000 |
| Fifth prize | US$5,000 |
| Sixth prize | US$4,000 |
Special Prizes[]
| Prize | Amount |
| Goh Soon Tioe Violin and Piano Recital Prize | US$5,000 |
| Audience Prize (by voting) | US$2,000 |
| Best Performer of Commissioned Work | US$1,000 |
| Best Performance of Bach | US$1,000 |
| Best Performance of Paganini Caprice | US$1,000 |
| Master Bow by Pierre Guillaume | Best Singaporean Performer |
- top 6 winners are eligible for a 3-year loan of a rare violin.
Results[]
| Year | 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | 6th Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 |  Yu-Chien Tseng |
Richard Lin |
 Sirena Huang |
 Alexandra Conunova |
 Lim Hyun Jae |
 Fedor Rudin
|
| 2018[5] |  Sergei Dogadin |
 Chisa Kitagawa |
 Oleksandr Korniev |
Laurel Gagnon |
Lisa Yasuda |
 Xiaoxuan Shi
|
| 20221 |
1 The 2021 competition was postponed to December 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Wiley, Clare. "Supreme talent – Singapore International Violin Competition". International Arts Manager. Lewis Business Media. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Young classical music talents get a chance to perform". The Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "The Competition". The Competition - SIVC. YST Conservatory of Music. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Venues". Singapore International Violin Competition. YST Conservatory of Music. Retrieved 3 July 2019.
- ^ "Sergei Dogadin Wins the 2018 Singapore International Violin Competition!" (PDF). Singapore International Violin Competition. Archived from the original on 4 November 2020.
- ^ "2021 Singapore International Violin Competition Postponed to 2022". The Violin Channel. The Violin Channel. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
External links[]
Categories:
- Violin competitions
- Triennial events
- Classical music awards
- Recurring events established in 2015