The International Early Music Competition in Loire Valley is a contest addressed to instrumental ensembles performing a repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries on period instruments (Baroque chamber ensembles)
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Organized by Stradivaria-Ensemble Baroque de Nantes, this competition aims to promote ensembles of young musicians who specialize in this repertoire.
5th edition theme
Key steps
Selection
Announcement
of the selection
April 2024
Competition
​Semi -finals
May 22, 2024
Fontevraud
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Final
May 23, 2024
Nantes
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winner ensemble recorded in
le live France musique
May/June 2024
Paris
​Concert
of winner ensemble
May 2024
in Angers
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Prizes
1st Prize
4 000 €
Creation of a teaser
Invitation France Music, Live
2 concerts broadcast on the
2024-2025 season
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2nd Prize
2 000 €
Throwback to the 4th edition
« Trio Sonata at the end
of the 17th century »
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The 3rd edition took place in 2021
in Nantes and at the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud