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International Double Bass Competition
NAMUR * 2026 * Recital Category
Who?
The competition is open to everyone!
The competition is open to trainees over 19 years of age. The choice between orchestral or solo arrangement is left to the candidate, who must provide the piano parts without transposition.
We invite you to register via the RECITAL Group form (for ages 19 and up)
The PRIZES
1st PRIZE: 10,000 euro (IMEP Price)
2nd PRIZE: 4000 euros (IMEP Prize)
3rd PRIZE: 2000 euros (IMEP Prize)
Where and how?
It will be held in the IMEP concert hall in Namur (Belgium)
Other spaces will be available for individual work.
FREE ENTRANCE!​​
When?
Wednesday, August 12: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: rehearsals with piano
Thursday, August 13: from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Competition
Friday, August 14: at 3 p.m.: Awards Ceremony
How much?
Participation in the competition costs 150 euros.
It is possible to rent an instrument that fits your size!
(to be specified during registration)
The program:
More details here!
The jury
The jury will be composed of some members from this list: Thierry BARBE (FR), Zhaoyang CHANG (B), Christine HOOCK (D), Miloslav JELINEK (CZ), TianYang LIU (US), Bing LUO (CN), Xu LUO (CN), Thomas MARTIN (UK), Eric MATHOT (B), Mark MORTON (US), Catalin ROTARU (RO), Stefan SCHÄFER (D), Xia YANG (CN)
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