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)
Organized by Stradivaria-Ensemble Baroque de Nantes, this competition aims to promote ensembles of young musicians who specialize in this repertoire.
Key steps
Selection
Announcement
of the selection
April 2024
Competition
Semi -finals
May 22, 2024
Fontevraud
Final
May 23, 2024
Nantes
winner ensemble recorded in
le live France musique
May/June 2024
Paris
Concert
of winner ensemble
May 2024
in Angers
Prizes
1st Prize
4 000 €
Creation of a teaser
Invitation France Music, Live
2 concerts broadcast on the
2024-2025 season
2nd Prize
2 000 €
Throwback to the 5th edition
1st prize
Tra Noi
2nd prize
Apollo's
Cabinet
The 5th edition Jury
Nicolas Bucher
President of the Jury
Organist, harpsichordist
Musicologist
Ex-president of Arts Florissants and ex-curator of the Music Department of the BNF