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In brief: International Composition Competition for Young Symphony Orchestra on the theme of water. Open to all. Two categories: under 30 and 30 years and over. Prizes totalling €20,500. The finalist pieces will be performed by a European youth symphony orchestra in the presence of the composers. Description: The competition is open to nationals of all countries. It aims to enrich the symphonic repertoire, particularly for youth ensembles, while discovering new talents and fostering exchanges with experienced composers. It also seeks to draw attention to the importance of water as a vital and universal resource. The theme of this edition is “Water in All Its Forms”. There are two categories: one for candidates under 30 years of age (born after 31 March 1997), with works lasting 6 to 8 minutes, and one for candidates aged 30 and over (born before 31 March 1997), with works lasting 8 to 10 minutes. The selection process will take place in three rounds. The first round requires a sketch of the score (with audio recording); the second round requires a complete score (with audio recording); and in the final round, the selected scores will be performed by a European youth symphony orchestra. Prizes totalling €20,500. Seven prizes will be awarded: in each category, three prizes (€5,000, €3,000 and €2,000). In addition, an Audience Award (“Coup de cœur”) of €500, common to both categories, will be given. The registration fee is €50. Entries must be submitted by midnight (CET) on 31 August 2026. Candidates are invited to complete the registration form (https://forms.gle/Vn9XSMQcN4VoDnV59). Afterwards, a link will be sent for uploading the required documents. For more information and the complete rules, please visit: www.eurochestries.org Email: composition@eurochestries.org