Recitals
Second round: Performance.
Participants who achived First, Second or Third place score at the auditions are eligible to participate in the Second Round of the competition. They may choose one online or in-person recital date from the list below.
All scheduled recitals at Carnegie Hall are canceled as the venue remains closed for the winter of 2021.
Second Round Recitals for Crescendo International Competition 2020-21 will be held online on the following dates:
We understand the importance of experience and the excitement of a live concert, but also believe virtual performances provide a great opportunity to adapt during changing times.
Announcing the first Winners Recital to be held at
Glen Gould Studio in Toronto Canada!
Due to the current COVID situation and travel restrictions, Crescendo International Competition is excited to be hosting Winners Recital for all Canadian winners at the prestigious Glenn Gould Studio on 250 Front Street West in Toronto on Saturday February 20th March 13th of 2021.
Concert will be in person for all performers, and live streamed for all audiences.
The registration deadline is February 1st, 2021.
Announcing the first Winners Recital to be held at the
Alger House of The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan!
Due to the current COVID situation, Crescendo International Competition is excited to be hosting in person Winners Recital for all winners (both Crescendo & Little Mozart competition) at the beautiful St. Clair lakefront lawn of the historic 1910 Alger House of The War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan on Sunday May the 2nd of 2021.
Recital registration will be open on February 1st, 2021.
The registration deadline is April 4th, 2021.
Please be advised:
- At the Winners' recital the participant performs ONE piece. Ex. one movement of Sonata/Sonatina; one selection from Partita, Suite, or any ordered set of pieces.
- For the Second Round - Winners Recitals, all compositions requiring an accompaniment must be performed with accompaniment, a pre-recorded track is acceptable.
- Recital participants are responsible for the recital fees. All fees are non-refundable.
At the First Round (auditions) the participants are qualified for First, Second, Third place or Honorable mention. Performance in the Second Round can confirm or change the results received in the First Round.
- Students who do not participate in the Second Round are considered withdrawn from the competition and do not receive a Winner's Certificate.
- Guest performers receive a "guest performer" Crescendo diploma for participating in a Crescendo Winners Recital.
- Registration for the Winners' recital will be closed 10 days prior to the recital. No payments will be accepted after that date.
- Certificates or Prizes will be sent via mail.
- Spaces are limited. Performers are registered on a first come, first serve basis.
- Winners of Crescendo International Competition 2020-2021 are eligible to participate in Cerscendo Student Exchange Program 2021 that is planned to be held in Japan and Italy.