We are pleased to announce that the renowned conductor Terry Haitamat will be one of the judges at the prestigious international conducting competition — Antal Dorati International Conducting Competition, which will take place from October 14 to 19, 2025, in Budapest.
The prize fund includes monetary awards, regular prizes, and special prizes. The total monetary prizes of €12,000 will be awarded to the top two winners: €8,000 for first place and €4,000 for second place. Additionally, the winners will gain engagements with leading orchestras worldwide: Hungary, Austria, Italy, France, Bulgaria, USA, China, and Korea.
RULES
This contest has already established itself as an influential platform for discovering new talents in classical music. The jury will include acclaimed conductors such as Antonello Allemandi, György G. Ráth, Anton Shaburov, and Grammy®-winning conductor Michael Repper, among others. Their experience and professionalism will ensure fair and objective judging.
JURY
Applications are open until May 31, 2025. You can apply via this link:
APPLICATION FORM
The repertoire list for the competition is impressive:
We wish all participants the best of luck and creative success! And to the jury members — impartial and comprehensive judging, which will help identify the brightest talents of the future.
This event promises to be a highlight in the world of classical music this year — don’t miss it!
- Ludwig van Beethoven: 3rd Symphony, 1st movement
- Franz Joseph Haydn: Armida Overture
- Ludwig van Beethoven: 5th Symphony, 1st movement
- Louise Farrenc: Overture No. 2
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Egmont Overture
- Gioachino Rossini: Sinfonia from “La Cenerentola”
- Johannes Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90, 1st movement (“Allegro con brio”)
- Robert Schumann: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97 (“Rhenish”), 1st movement (“Vivace”)
- Richard Strauss: Tiel Ulen Shpiegel, Lustige Streiche, Op. 28
- Béla Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra
- Moussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition
- Peter Eötvös: Per Le Lucano Berrio
- Lily Boulanger: D'un Matin de Printemps
- Béla Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra (repeated)
- Lily Boulanger: D'un Matin de Printemps (repeated)
We wish all participants the best of luck and creative success! And to the jury members — impartial and comprehensive judging, which will help identify the brightest talents of the future.
This event promises to be a highlight in the world of classical music this year — don’t miss it!
