
Altamira Qingdao 2020/21
Virtual Ensemble Competition
国际公开组线上大奖赛
Altamira Guitars is proud to present the:
Altamira Qingdao 2020/21 Virtual Ensemble Competition
During these unprecedented times, Altamira Guitars is offering an opportunity for ensemble and chamber groups from around the world to perform and compete for a prize offering in excess of $30,000 USD. We are thankful to have the support of the world’s leading guitarists and chamber musicians who make up our superstar adjudication panel.
This competition will have two categories:
Large Ensemble
4+ members
Quartets, Chamber Groups
(with at least 1 guitarist)
Small Ensemble
2-3 members
Duos and Trios
(with at least 1 guitarist)

Competition Total Prize Offering valued at over US$30,000
Small Ensemble
First Prize: To be announced soon
Second Prize: To be announced soon
Third Prize: To be announced soon
Large Ensemble
First Prize: To be announced soon
Second Prize: To be announced soon
Third Prize: To be announced soon
Dates and Process.
The Altamira Qingdao 2020/21 Virtual Guitar Competition will take place in Q1 2021.
Applications open 1 - 31 January 2021
First Round - 22 - 26 Feb 2021
Finals - 22 - 26 Mar 2021
Qingdao live event planned for June/July 2021 subject to COVID restrictions - winners invited.
Read more for the competition rules, process and timeline.
Rules and Process:
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Adjudicators
The competition jury is made up of Altamira ambassadors and the world’s leading concert artists
[TBD]
First Round:
Denis Azabagic
Carlos Rivera
Dušan Bogdanović
Elina Chekan
Mak Grgic
Final Round:
Martin Chalifour, violin
Vladimir Kulenovic, conductor
Sergio Assad
Rene Izquierdo
Shin-Ichi Fukuda
Female singer / other instrument (big name) - TBD
We are proud to have the following sponsors support this competition