Welcome to
“Sava Dimitrov” International Clarinet Competition
The 3rd edition of the competition will consist of four categories, featuring musicians from 12 to 33 years of age. The Competition will take place in a hybrid format – both online and in-person. The deadline for preliminary rounds in categories “D” and “E” is July 15, 2024. For the other categories “B” and “C,” as well as participants advancing from preliminary rounds in categories “D” and “E,” the deadline is October 31, 2024.
In person rounds of the Competition will take place from January 17 to 21, 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria. The total prize pool is up to 30,000 Euro meets the global standards. The Competition will end with a final 1st prize winners concert where the laureates of the categories C, D and E will perform as soloists with a Syphony orchestra.
Rules and Regulations
Registration Form
Jury
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Reviews from the competition
“Dear Organization Committee,
It was a fantastic experience to cooperate with you and I really appreciated the organizational quality. Congratulations to everyone. Honored to have been part of this jury and we hope to be able to meet live soon.”
Antonio Tinelli
Jury Member, Italy
“It was truly a very nice experience in Sofia because you and your team made it so easy and joyable for us. Your hospitality was excellent! Very well and precisely organized, and everything went like clock-work. Congratulation for the whole team and I thank everybody for the lots of work you have invested into this project! Looking very much forward seeing you again! “
Gabor Varga
Jury Member, Hungary
“I want to thank all of you for the work you have done for this event. The high level of professionalism, commitment, understanding and kindness to all of us candidates has led to a great musical result for all of us.”
Gervasio Tarragona Valli
1st Prize Winner at 2nd Edition Category E
“Great judges, nice city and great prizes. Competitions build character. You arrive at your best and understand where your weakness and strengths are under pressure.”
Eva Wasserman-Margolis
World renowned clarinetist and professor at Conservatory in Givatayim
“Thanks to your organisation, it was very easy and effective to do virtually.
I look forward to visiting Bulgaria at some point in the future!”
Julian Bliss
Jury Member, Unated Kingdom