SIMC is admitted to the World Federation of International Music Competition
2005/05/18
Since its foundation in 2001, the Sendai International Music Competition has been working hard to make its management meet the standards set by the World Federation of International Music Competitions, with the aim of becoming a member of the federation.
As the 2nd competition ended in great success in June 2004, the SIMC fulfilled a requirement, which regulates the number of competitions that should be held to apply for the membership.
The SIMC applied for membership in September 2004, and its admission was granted at the general assembly of the federation held in Bordeaux, France, on May 13th. The SIMC joined other renowned international music competitions both in name and reality.
While using a network of the federation effectively, the SIMC further contributes the promotion of music and international cultural exchange which is a major commitment of the SIMC.
What is the World Federation of International Music Competitions?
Founded in 1957. The secretariat headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and consists of 118 prominent international music competitions around the world (*referred to in the federation guild book, 2005 edition). One of its membership requirements is to hold the international competition consistently.
World Federation of International Music Competitions
Major member competitions
- International Frederick Chopin Piano Competition
- International Competition "Marguerite Long - Jacques Thibaud"
- Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition
- Geneva International Music Competition
Member competitions in Japan
- Kobe International Flute Competition
- Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
- Hamamatsu International Piano Competition
- Shizuoka International Opera Competition
- International Organ Competition Musashino-Tokyo
