2025-26 Grand Maestro International Music Competition (5th Edition)
SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION for the Russian Composer
Dmitri Shostakovich
SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE EDITION for the Russian Composer
Dmitri Shostakovich
Grand Maestro International Music Competition: Shostakovich 50th Anniversary Edition
In commemoration of the momentous 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s passing in 2025, the Grand Maestro International Music Competition proudly presents its 2025 edition — a special celebration of the Russian composer’s extraordinary life and powerful musical legacy.
This prestigious competition invites musicians from around the globe to honor Shostakovich by performing works that illuminate his profound artistic voice and unparalleled impact on 20th-century music. Competitors will delve into Shostakovich’s masterworks, exploring the intricate tapestry of irony, tragedy, resilience, and defiance that characterizes his symphonies, string quartets, concertos, and piano works.
The 2025 Shostakovich 50th Anniversary edition offers participants a meaningful opportunity to deeply engage with the composer’s vast repertoire in the very year marking half a century since his passing on August 9, 1975. Musicians can immerse themselves in Shostakovich’s unique blend of personal expression and historical witness, discovering the emotional power and timeless relevance of his music.
Through this commemorative competition, the Grand Maestro seeks to inspire a new generation of performers and audiences, paying tribute to one of the most significant composers of the 20th century. Dmitri Shostakovich’s courageous artistry and searing honesty continue to resonate across the world of classical music, reminding us of the enduring strength of the human spirit.
In commemoration of the momentous 50th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s passing in 2025, the Grand Maestro International Music Competition proudly presents its 2025 edition — a special celebration of the Russian composer’s extraordinary life and powerful musical legacy.
This prestigious competition invites musicians from around the globe to honor Shostakovich by performing works that illuminate his profound artistic voice and unparalleled impact on 20th-century music. Competitors will delve into Shostakovich’s masterworks, exploring the intricate tapestry of irony, tragedy, resilience, and defiance that characterizes his symphonies, string quartets, concertos, and piano works.
The 2025 Shostakovich 50th Anniversary edition offers participants a meaningful opportunity to deeply engage with the composer’s vast repertoire in the very year marking half a century since his passing on August 9, 1975. Musicians can immerse themselves in Shostakovich’s unique blend of personal expression and historical witness, discovering the emotional power and timeless relevance of his music.
Through this commemorative competition, the Grand Maestro seeks to inspire a new generation of performers and audiences, paying tribute to one of the most significant composers of the 20th century. Dmitri Shostakovich’s courageous artistry and searing honesty continue to resonate across the world of classical music, reminding us of the enduring strength of the human spirit.