2014 Primrose International Viola Competition & 35th Anniversary Festival 

The 14th Primrose International Viola Competition (PIVC) and 35th Anniversary Festival take place June 8-14, 2014 at the illustrious Colburn School in downtown Los Angeles, California. One of the most renowned string instrument competitions in the world celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2014, the PIVC features the world's best young violists up to age 29. The 14th Competition received a record number of high-level entries from the countries of Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, France, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Romania, Russia, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Thirty quarterfinalists representing the countries of Australia, Canada, China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States have been invited to compete for awards, over $10,000 USD in cash and prizes and select engagements in the United States and Europe. The Competition offers southern California one week of exceptional international competition, exquisite music and an exhilarating finish. All rounds are open to the public, and audiences can expect to hear a broad survey of the viola repertoire.

Visit http://primrosecompetition.org/ for more information.

Pre-register by June 1st. After that date you must register on-site.

No refunds after June 1, 2014.