About the 2009 National Youth Concerto Competition

This year Queensland Youth Orchestras will celebrate the 34th National Youth Concerto Competition. The competition was established in 1976 by John Curro AM MBE to provide young string players aged up to 17 years with an opportunity to extend themselves beyond the normal AMEB and eisteddfod experiences.

The competition has launched the careers of some Australia’s most successful string players including the Australian Chamber Orchestra’s Richard Tognetti, the Freshwater Trio’s Zoe Black and the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s Nicholas Milton.

Excitement and brilliance have been the hallmarks of the NYCC since its inception in 1976 and each year promises to be no different. Judges will be selecting outstanding finalists and recitalists to perform public recitals throughout Finals Week. Finals Week is a fantastic opportunity for you to check out the talent for minimal or no cost before the Finals Concert with the Queensland Youth Symphony.

The winner will gain a $2500 prize and will join the ranks of some of Australia’s greatest musicians.

Applications are now open for the 2009 competition. Entrants must be aged 17 years or under on the date of the Finals Concert (25 October 2009). Go to our downloads page to download an information and application form. Applications close Tuesday 30 June 2009.

2009 National Youth Concerto Competition Finals Concert

Sunday 25th October 2009
3pm, Old Museum Concert Hall

For more information on the National Youth Concerto Competition please contact Seanna van Helten (Marketing Officer).