Kodály Competition Debrecen – Brass 2025
5-13 July, 2025
Debrecen
The Competition is open to horn, trumpet and trombone players of all nationalities who were born on or after 5 July 1995 (maximum 30 years of age on the opening day of the competition).
The Competition takes place in four rounds: Qualifying Round, 1st Round, 2nd Round and 3rd Round. All rounds except the Qualifying Round are open to the public.
Horn, trumpet and trombone players will compete in the same category.
The jury will advance max. 18 instrumentalists to the 2nd Round (at least 3 horn, 3 trumpet and 3 trombone player), and 6 to the 3rd Round (at least 1 horn, 1 trumpet and 1 trombone player).
Application is open from 31 October 2024 until 31 January 2025.
By submitting an application, the contestant accepts the rules of the Competition.
All applications must be made using the form available on the competition’s website and must include:
Contestants accepted to the 1st Round will be notified no later than 3 March 2025. The list of admitted applicants will also be published on the Competition’s website. Some of the applicants will be placed on a waiting list and will be alerted if he/she gets admitted due to others dropping out.
The repertoire submitted at the time of application can be modified until 31 March 2025 by sending an e-mail to kimc(at)kodalycompetition.com
The entry fee of EUR 100 is only to be paid by contestants approved to the 1st Round. Contestants will be informed about the method of payment after qualifying. The entry fee shall not be reimbursed under any circumstances.
Travel & accommodation expenses are to be covered by the competitors, but some special rate offers from the Competition’s partners (hotels, restaurants etc.) will be made available.
The order of appearance in the 1st Round will be determined by drawing on 5 July 2025. The order will be maintained throughout the competition.
The contestant will choose the order in which he/she will play the different works in his/her programme. Piano accompanists will be provided by the Competition, but candidates are also allowed to bring their own accompanists.
Competitors consent to making video/audio recordings, live streaming/live radio broadcasts, and to taking of photos during the event. Participation in the competition is subject to the condition that the competition owns the rights thereto, and the competitor may not claim royalties.
The Jury’s votes are strictly confidential. Any jury member who is a relative or teacher of a competitor may not vote on that competitor nor discuss that competitor’s performance with other members of the Jury. The Jury’s decision is final and there is no right of appeal.
(1) L. Cherubini: Horn Sonata No. 2 in F Major
(2) V. Reynolds: 48 Etudes – one Etude free of choice: Etude No. 2 or No. 3 (without repeats)
(1) One of the following pieces with piano:
(2) One of the following solo pieces:
(1) 1st & 2nd movement of one of the following concertos (with piano):
(2) One of the following pieces:
(3) New composition for horn and piano – TBA
One of the following pieces:
*free of choice
(1) A. Honegger: Intrada for Trumpet and Piano
(2) T. Charlier: Études transcendantes – one etude free of choice: No. 2 or No. 8 on B flat or on C-trumpet
(1) One of the following baroque concertos:
(2) One of the following contemporary solo pieces:
(1) One of the following pieces:
(2) One of the following pieces:
(3) New composition for trumpet and piano – TBA
One of the following pieces:
(1) S. Sulek: Sonata for trombone and piano
(2) C. Kopprasch: Etude No. 35
(1) One of the following pieces:
(2) One of the following contemporary solo pieces:
(1) One of the following pieces:
(2) One of the following pieces:
(3) New composition for trombone and piano – TBA
One of the following pieces:
*Telemann: Fantasie in F minor (Alan Raph’s trombone transcription or any other transcription may be chosen)
The Jury reserves the right not to award certain prizes. Prizes can be divided and are taxable under Hungarian tax laws in force at the time of the Competition.
Concert engagements and other special prizes will be offered to the finalists (the list will be continuously updated):
Special Prize of the Hungarian Academy of Arts’ Section of Music for the best Hungarian competitor