Щелкунчик. International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker'

19th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker' will be held in Moscow from 4 to 11 December 2018.

One of the most cherished projects of the RUSSIA-KULTURA Television Channel, each year the 'Nutcracker' contest unravels new and exciting talents from all over the world and provides young performers with opportunity to showcase their skills on a professional level, as well as exchange experiential knowledge and receive the judgement of eminent professionals.

The ‘Nutcracker’ has earned the reputation as one of the most prestigious music contests for children in Russia. It enjoys close attention of a wide and diverse audience, from professionals to classical music enthusiasts.

The contestants perform in front of many millions of viewers, as the auditions are both televised and streamed live on the channel’s website. This means that the participation in ‘Nutcracker’ is an inspiring opportunity for young performers to step into spotlight. Besides, finalists are honoured to perform at one of the most prestigious Moscow venues – the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall – with a symphony orchestra accompaniment.

On April 25, 2016 the International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker' became a member of the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY).

The Contest is held in three disciplines:

• Piano
• Stringed Instruments (violin, viola, cello, double-bass, harp)
• Winds (except recorder) & Percussion Instruments

Participants are young musicians under 14 (for piano, stringed instruments and percussion) or 15 (for wind instruments).
No minimum age requirements.

The results of the XIX international competition of young musicians "Nutcracker"became known!

СТРУННЫЕ ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ:
Золотой Щелкунчик – Нацухо Мурата (Япония)
Серебряный Щелкунчик – Данила Бессонов (Россия)
Бронзовый Щелкунчик – Сакура Тоба (Япония)

ДУХОВЫЕ И УДАРНЫЕ ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ:
Золотой Щелкунчик – Иван Пятков (Россия)
Серебряный Щелкунчик – София Мехоношина (Россия)
Бронзовый Щелкунчик – Александр Рублёв (Россия)

ФОРТЕПИАНО:
Золотой Щелкунчик – Ивайло Василев (Болгария)
Серебряный Щелкунчик – Иван Качкин (Россия)
Бронзовый Щелкунчик – Николай Бирюков (Россия)

WINNERS of the 18th 'The Nutcracker'

The 18th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker' ONLINE:

The Opening Ceremony

I ROUND of the 18th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker'

II ROUND of the 18th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker'. PIANO

II ROUND of the 18th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker'. STRINGED INSTRUMENTS

II ROUND of the 18th International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker'. WINDS & PERCUSSION

FINAL ROUND and The Closing Ceremony

The schedule of The 18th International Television Contest for Young Musicians The Nutcracker

AWARDS

The prizes of the Contest in each nomination are Gold, Silver and Bronze Nutcrackers – figurines created by the world-famous artist Mihail Chemiakin. The winner of SMS-vote receives the Audience Award.

Address of the Organization Committee:
Russia-Kultura TV channel, Music Department,
The International Television Contest for Young Musicians The Nutcracker
Shabolovka Str., 37, 115162, Moscow, Russia
Tel: +7 (495) 955-88-88 (* 49-75)
Russia-Kultura TV Channel official site: www.tvkultura.ru.

E-mail: nutcracker@tv-culture.ru.

Applications are accepted until October 22.​