The Polish Composers’ Union [ZKP], Kraków branch, announced the First International Krzysztof Penderecki Competition for Young Composers. The assignment is to write a work for flute, clarinet, violin, viola and cello that is 9-14 minutes long. Composers of all nationalities under the age of 35 are invited to compete; each composer can send no more than two entries.

Competition deadline: JANUARY 31, 2018

The main prize is $1000 and the winning composition will be performed in April 2018 during the 30th International Festival of Kraków Composers.

More information and entry forms can be found at: festiwal.zkp.krakow.pl

[Sources: polmic.plfestiwal.zkp.krakow.pl]