哈德逊国际音乐大赛

Objectives

Showcasing and Developing Musical Talent

Provide young musicians the opportunity to showcase their individual talents, inspiring their unique potential in the field of music.

Offer high-level advice and guidance through professional evaluation, encouraging participants to make greater strides in musical performance.

Promoting International Cultural Exchange

Break geographical boundaries, enabling young musicians from around the world to interact and elevate their musical skills through online platforms.

Advocate for cross-cultural understanding, using the language of music to convey and share the beauty of different cultures, fostering international friendship.

Reward and Encourage

Recognize and support outstanding participants through cash prizes and scholarships.

Provide winners the chance to attend the Hudson School of Music in the United States and prestigious summer music festivals in Italy and Germany, broadening their musical horizons and deepening their learning experiences.

Diverse Learning Experiences

Combine competition and rewards to offer young musicians the opportunity to enter world-class music schools and international music events, propelling them on a journey of musical learning.

Encourage participants to not only hone their skills through competition but also enrich their musical education through communication.

The Hudson International Music Competition looks forward to cultivating more passionate and talented young musicians, injecting new vitality and creativity into the world music stage.

Repertoire/Registration Requirements

Repertoire Requirements

• Participants can choose either one solo piece or one movement of a Suite/Sonata/Concerto from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, or 20th/21st Century period.
• All performances must be played from memory.
• Only original pieces will be accepted, and no shortened versions are allowed.
• The judges’ decisions are final and cannot be appealed.

Registration Materials

• Registration Form
• Passport or ID scan
• One photograph
• Personal artistic resume
• Competition video
• Registration fee

Video Recording Requirements

• Each piece must be performed in one continuous take, with no cuts or edits.
• No pitch correction is allowed.
• Videos must be recorded within the past year.
• Avoid background noise.
• Performances must be recorded in concert attire.
• Each piece should have a separate video.
• While recording with a mobile phone is acceptable, it is not encouraged.
• Ensure stable camera placement using a tripod, with horizontal recording.
• Pay attention to avoid glare or reflections in the video.
• The performer’s hands, face, body, and the instrument must be clearly visible throughout the recording.