Record number of violinists, cellists and pianists enter Romania’s Enescu International Competition

The 2026 edition of the George Enescu International Competition set a new participation record, with 645 young musicians from 55 countries registering for the violin, cello, and piano sections. The organizers said it is the highest number of instrumental applicants in the competition's history since its first edition in 1958.

Organized by Artexim, the 20th edition of the George Enescu International Competition will take place in Bucharest between August 23 and September 19, under the theme "In Pursuit of Excellence.”