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Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition

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CCM is now accepting applications to the third Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition.

The Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition serves three purposes:

  • to perpetuate the memory of Alexander Zemlinsky
  • to discover new works for symphony orchestra that are truly original and have the power to communicate with and engage a broad audience.
  • to promote and encourage young composers from around the world

View the application procedures.

View a brief history of the prize and a timeline of Zemlinsky's life.

View a list of past competition winners.

Adjudication

The judges for the final round of the third Alexander Zemlinsky Prize for Composition will be Robert Beaser, Zygmunt Krauze and Matthias Pintscher

Download the application form and required materials checklist here:

* Zemlinsky Composition Competition Application (162.9 KB)
Download a PDF of the official Alexander Zemlinsky Composition Competition application and materials checklist. Please print the application and mail it together with your application fee.

Application fee wire/bank transfers:

If an international money order or check drawn on a US bank are not viable options for you, please contact Ashley Greathouse (zemlinskyprize@gmail.com) for information about wire/bank transfers.