I. APPLICATION RULES

The Aleksey Gorokhov International Violin Competition is open to  participants of all nationalities, up to 27 years old. 

NOTE:

At the time of the second  round the candidate can not exced the age mencioned on the inscription form.

CANDIDATES LIVING IN EUROPE

Deadline for application and vídeo submission for the 1st eliminatory is May 29th, 2026.

          CANDIDATES LIVING IN ASIA – First round in person

           Deadline for application submission –  March 28th, 2026.

Applications only for  masterclasses  are open until June 28th.

Applications for all candidates will be submitted online through this form
By completing and submitting the registration form each candidate agrees with the terms and conditions of the competition rules.
The original version of the competition rules governs over all interpretations.
The Organizer reserves the right to amend any part of the Event format, agenda or programme if necessary at any time.

 II. PARTICIPATION FEE

          Category A – 100 Euros
          Category B – 150 Euros
          Category C – 200 Euros
          Category D – 200 Euros

The participation fee for Masterclasses is:
1 Hour – 90 Euros / Masterclasse

PAYMENT BY BANK TRANSFER:
The participation fee will be paid in Euro, by bank transfer.
Account holder: SONORUM ARS ASSOCIATION
Address: Rua Vila Burgalani, 64
IBAN: 
SWIFT/BIC: 
NOTE; The candidates that participate in the competition and in the Masterclasses, may make a unique Transfer.
The proof of the payment of the participation fee must be presented upon submitting your application form.
The participation fee will not be refunded in case of elimination after the first round, withdrawal or non-attendance at the competition.

III. FIRST ELIMINATORY (Online video and rules)

The first round will  will be carried out by an expert jury appointed by the organizer for each section of the Competition.
Candidates will upload a single video file to they’re Youtube Channel and paste the link in the place mencionated at the Registration Form
The video must comply with the following conditions:
• The video must be made specifically for the Aleksey Gorokhov International Violin Competition 2026;
• Good audio-visual quality, any post-production editing is prohibited;
• No cuts are allowed between movements of the same work (e.g. between the movements of a sonata);
– Mobile phone recordings are allowed as long as the quality is audible and not distorted. Poor quality audios may be subject to rejection by the jury;
– Recordings must show the applicant’s upper part of the body as the right arm, the instrument in its entirety and the left hand.
• Where applicable, all works must include piano accompaniment. Orchestral accompaniment is prohibited;

• At the beginning of the video recording, candidates must present themselves, speaking in English, stating their full name, nationality, Aleksey Gorokhov International Violin Competition 2026) and program chosen.
Example: I am John Smith, from the United Kingdom. This is my video recording for the first eliminatory for the Aleksey Gorokhov International Violin Competition 2026. I will perform…(say the name of the works)
The results will be announced by email for each candidate.

IV. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION, TRAVELLING and ACCOMODATION

Candidates are fully responsible for covering their own travel and accommodation expenses. The competition organization may provide meals (lunch and dinner).

Below are some links to hotels located near the facilities that will be used during the competition week:

HYPERION Hotel Berlin

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jcfJXUmrtX8drXyf6

Hotel-Pension Spree

https://maps.app.goo.gl/34yjTe 

Premier Inn Berlin City Wilmersdorf Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/VWtdv3cHewKLZphN7

V. AWARDS

The jury decides on the prizes to be awarded in each category of the Competition.
The Jury reserves the right not to award one or more prizes.
The prizes awarded in each category of the competition may not be divisible. No exceptions to this rule will be granted.

Prizes:
Category A:
1st Prize: 150 Euros 
2nd Prize: 100 Euros 
3rd Prize: 50

Category B:
1st Prize: 500 Euros 
2nd Prize: 300 Euros 
3rd Prize: 200 Euros 

Category C:
1st Prize: 1000 Euros
2nd Prize: 750 Euros 
3rd Prize: 300 Euros 

Category D:
1st Prize: 2000 Euros and concert  during the  season 2027.

2nd Prize: 1000 Euros 
3rd Prize: 500 Euros 

SPECIAL PRIZES
ALKESEY GOROKHOV GRAND PRIZE – Master Violin

BEST PAGANINI CAPRICE PERFORMANCE

BEST JOHANN.S.BACH  PERFORMANCE
BEST CONCERT PERFORMANCE
BEST VIRTUOSE PERFORMANCE
BEST KREISLER PERFORMANCE

          VIRTUOSO DIPLOMA

Concerts: The organisers award prizes consisting of concerts organised during the 2027 edition of the Aleksey Gorokhov International Violin Competition, as well as concerts organised during the concert seasons of one of the principal orchestra in Portugal.
In addition to prizes awarded by the organiser, prizes may be awarded by partners and sponsors. Prizes from partners and sponsors may be combined.
The Organisers of the Aleksey Gorokhov International Violin Competition reserve the right to televise, broadcast, photograph, film and record on audio-video all performances in four categories of the competition.

VI. JURY

The Jury’s activity is based on the Competition Rules which follows the instructions of the World  Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC).
The Jury decides the prize winners of each category complying to the Jury Rules, according to the instructions of the organizers.

VII. REHEARSALS

At the request of the candidates, the organizers will provide a piano accompanist. In this case, each candidate will have one hour of free piano rehearsal to prepare for each stage.
 Candidates who will choose to play with a personal piano accompanist will specify their name and contact details in the registration form. The travel and accommodation expenses of the personal piano accompanist are to be borne by the candidate.