The Estonian Wind and Percussion Players Competition has been announced for eleven instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, French horn, trumpet, trombone, bass trombone, tuba and percussion.<\/p>\n
This is an event of great importance to Estonian musical culture, highlighting the current state, level, reach and future prospects of wind and percussion performance in society at large. The competition is a highly anticipated event among performers and teachers, increasing the motivation of young musicians and broadening their performance opportunities. From the perspective of Estonian professional orchestras and ensembles, the competition is an important source of information for mapping the prospects of the fields, the level of performers and future talents.<\/p>\n
The competition is organised in cooperation with the Estonian Music Council, Musical Youth in Estonia, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre and the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"dropdown","which_dropdown":"hard","dropdowns":false,"hard_dropdowns":[{"dropdown_title":"Time Schedule","dropdown_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"tekstikast","page_text":"
I Round <\/strong>(Selection Round): 22\u201323 November All rounds take place in the Great Hall and Chamber Hall of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. FLUTE 1. Georg Philipp Telemann \u2013 12 Fantasias for Solo Flute TWV 40:2\u201313 (choose 1 fantasia)<\/p>\n 2. One work from the following: Round II<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. One work from the following: 3. One work from the following: Grand Prix Round<\/strong><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Georg Philipp Telemann \u2013 12 Fantasias for Solo Oboe TWV 40:26\u201337 (choose 1 fantasia)<\/p>\n 2. One work from the following: Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One concerto from the following: 2. Eino Tamberg \u2013 Cycle \u201cMusic for Oboe\u201d, Op. 35<\/p>\n Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. One work from the following: Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Ester M\u00e4gi \u2013 Sonata for Clarinet and Piano<\/p>\n 2. One work from the following: 3. Claude Debussy \u2013 Rhapsody<\/p>\n Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. One work from the following: Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns \u2013 Sonata, Op. 168, Movements I and II<\/p>\n 3. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \u2013 Bassoon Concerto in B-flat major, K. 191<\/p>\n Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. T\u00f5nu K\u00f5rvits \u2013 \u201cLaulan \u00fcle merede\u201d (\u201cI Sing Across the Seas\u201d)<\/p>\n 2. One work from the following: Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Alexander Glazunov \u2013 Concerto in E-flat major, Op. 109<\/p>\n 2. One work from the following: Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. A work by an Estonian composer (free choice)<\/p>\n 3. One work from the following: Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. Ludwig van Beethoven \u2013 Sonata in F major, Op. 17<\/p>\n Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. One work from the following: Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. One work from the following: Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n One concerto from the following: Round I<\/b> Round II<\/b> Grand Prix Round<\/b> Round I<\/b> Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. One work from the following: 2. Urmas Lattikas \u2013 \u201cPartita\u201c<\/p>\n Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n Elizabeth Raum \u2013 Concerto for Bass Trombone, String Orchestra and Percussion<\/p>\n Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Robert Schumann \u2013 Adagio and Allegro Op. 70 Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Anthony Plog \u2013 Three Miniatures for Tuba and Piano<\/p>\n 2. A work by an Estonian composer (free choice)<\/p>\n 3. One work from the following: Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n Ralph Vaughan Williams \u2013 Tuba Concerto in F minor<\/p>\n Round I<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Johann Sebastian Bach \/ Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart \/ Ludwig van Beethoven \u2013 a piano, cello, lute or violin sonata or suite performed on marimba (all movements)<\/p>\n 2. A freely chosen work on an instrument of choice (except marimba), maximum duration 15 minutes (may include piano accompaniment)<\/p>\n Round II<\/b><\/p>\n 1. Raimo Kangro \u2013 \u201cDisplay XII: Balls\u201c<\/p>\n 2. A freely chosen work for multi-percussion or snare drum<\/p>\n 3. A freely chosen work for xylophone, marimba or vibraphone (may include piano accompaniment)<\/p>\n Grand Prix Round<\/b><\/p>\n Paul Creston \u2013 Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra, Op. 21<\/p>\n"}]},{"dropdown_title":"Rules","dropdown_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"tekstikast","page_text":" Time and Venue Schedule Participants<\/strong> Structure of the competition<\/strong> The Grand Prix round, open to instrumentalists who have won first prize, is held in cooperation with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra. The programme will feature some of the most outstanding concertos written for wind and percussion instruments.<\/p>\n The registration deadline is 1 October 2026<\/strong>. Registration is electronic. Jury<\/strong> Prizes<\/strong> After the Grand Prix Round, up to three Grand Prix laureate titles will be awarded in the following groups: brass, woodwind (including saxophone) and percussion. The Grand Prix title and its monetary prize replace the first-prize title and its accompanying monetary award. The jury has the right not to award a Grand Prix title.<\/p>\n The total prize fund is up to 15 000 euros. Prize amounts are determined by the jury. The jury\u2019s decision is final.<\/p>\n Additional special prizes will be awarded by the competition\u2019s partners.<\/p>\n Audience<\/strong> Recording rights<\/strong> Special voting condition<\/strong> Practice conditions<\/strong> Performance order<\/strong> Illness<\/strong> Participation fee<\/strong> Acceptance of rules<\/strong> To participate in the competition, the following documents must be submitted:<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>II Round <\/strong>(Prize Round): 24\u201325 November
\n<\/strong>Grand Prix Round<\/strong>: 27 November<\/p>\n
\nRounds I\u2013II are free of charge for the audience. Tickets for the Grand Prix Round are available via Piletikeskus.<\/em><\/p>\n"}]},{"dropdown_title":"Repertoire","dropdown_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"tekstikast","page_text":"
\n<\/strong>
\nRound I
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nGabriel Faur\u00e9 \u2013 Fantaisie, Op. 79
\nPhilippe Gaubert \u2013 Fantaisie
\nGeorge Enescu \u2013 \u201cCantabile et Presto\u201d
\nHenri Dutilleux \u2013 Sonatine
\nFrank Martin \u2013 Ballade<\/p>\n
\nSergei Prokofiev \u2013 Sonata for Flute and Piano in D major, Op. 94
\nCarl Reinecke \u2013 Sonata for Flute and Piano, Op. 167 \u201cUndine\u201d
\nErwin Schulhoff \u2013 Sonata for Flute and Piano
\nCharles-Marie Widor \u2013 Suite for Flute and Piano, Op. 34
\nEduard Tubin \u2013 Sonata for Flute and Piano<\/p>\n
\nJ\u00fcri Reinvere \u2013 \u201cRicordanza\u201d
\nMari Vihmand \u2013 \u201cKeeris\u201d (\u201cWhirl\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nClaude Debussy \u2013 \u201cSyrinx\u201d
\nJacques Ibert \u2013 \u201cPi\u00e8ce\u201d
\nArthur Honegger \u2013 \u201cDanse de la Ch\u00e8vre\u201d, H. 39
\nEdgard Var\u00e8se \u2013 \u201cDensity 21.5\u201d
\nT\u014dru Takemitsu \u2013 \u201cAir\u201d
\nT\u014dru Takemitsu \u2013 \u201cItinerant\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n
\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart \u2013 Flute Concerto No. 1 in G major, K. 313
\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart \u2013 Flute Concerto No. 2 in D major, K. 314
\nJacques Ibert \u2013 Flute Concerto
\nCarl Reinecke \u2013 Flute Concerto in D major, Op. 283
\nCarl Nielsen \u2013 Flute Concerto, FS 119<\/p>\n
\nOBOE<\/b><\/p>\n
\nHenri Dutilleux \u2013 Sonata for Oboe and Piano
\nPierre Sancan \u2013 Sonatine for Oboe and Piano
\nPavel Haas \u2013 Suite for Oboe and Piano, Op. 17
\nPaul Hindemith \u2013 Sonata for Oboe and Piano
\nFrancis Poulenc \u2013 Sonata for Oboe and Piano FP 185<\/p>\n
\nAntonio Vivaldi \u2013 Oboe Concerto RV 447
\nAntonio Vivaldi \u2013 Oboe Concerto RV 451
\nAntonio Vivaldi \u2013 Oboe Concerto RV 454
\nAntonio Vivaldi \u2013 Oboe Concerto RV 455
\nAntonio Vivaldi \u2013 Oboe Concerto RV 461<\/p>\n
\nRichard Strauss \u2013 Oboe Concerto in D major, AV 144
\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart \u2013 Oboe Concerto in C major, K. 314
\nBohuslav Martin\u016f \u2013 Oboe Concerto, H. 353<\/p>\n
\nCLARINET<\/b><\/p>\n
\nJohann Stamitz \u2013 Clarinet Concerto in B-flat major, 1st movement
\nBernhard Crusell \u2013 Clarinet Concerto in E-flat major, 1st movement
\nFranz Krommer \u2013 Clarinet Concerto in E-flat major, 1st movement<\/p>\n
\nAndr\u00e9 Messager \u2013 \u201cSolo de concours\u201d
\nJules Mouquet \u2013 \u201cSolo de concours\u201d
\nHenri Rabaud \u2013 \u201cSolo de concours\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIgor Stravinsky \u2013 Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet
\nLepo Sumera \u2013 \u201cTwo Capriccios\u201d
\nKaija Saariaho \u2013 \u201cDuft\u201d
\nElliott Carter \u2013 \u201cGra\u201d
\nJ\u00f6rg Widmann \u2013 Fantasie
\nGergely Ol\u00e1h \u2013 Sonata<\/p>\n
\nCarl Maria von Weber \u2013 Clarinet Concerto No. 1 in F minor, Op. 73
\nCarl Maria von Weber \u2013 Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 74<\/p>\n
\nBASSOON<\/b><\/p>\n
\nMalcolm Arnold \u2013 Fantasy for Solo Bassoon, Op. 86
\nGordon Jacob \u2013 Partita<\/p>\n
\nJohann Sebastian Bach \u2013 Partita in D minor, BWV 1013: Prelude<\/em> and Corrente<\/em> (without repeats)
\nJohann Sebastian Bach \u2013 Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008: Prelude<\/em>, Allemande<\/em> and Courante<\/em> (without repeats)<\/p>\n
\nT\u00f5nu K\u00f5rvits \u2013 \u201cSolitudes\u201d: II movement Cantabile<\/em> and III movement Ciaconna<\/em>
\nT\u00f5nu K\u00f5rvits \u2013 \u201cPuudutus\u201d (\u201cTouch\u201d)<\/p>\n
\nCarl Maria von Weber \u2013 Bassoon Concerto in F major, Op. 75
\nJohann Nepomuk Hummel \u2013 Bassoon Concerto in F major \u201cGrand Concerto\u201d<\/p>\n
\nSAXOPHONE<\/b><\/p>\n
\nRobert Planel \u2013 \u201cPr\u00e9lude et Saltarelle\u201d
\nJules Demersseman \u2013 \u201cFantaisie sur un th\u00e8me original\u201d
\nPedro Iturralde \u2013 \u201cPeque\u00f1a Czarda\u201d
\nDavid Salleras \u2013 \u201cDanse folle\u201d
\nFlorent Schmitt \u2013 \u201cL\u00e9gende\u201d
\nJacques Charpentier \u2013 \u201cGavambodi 2\u201d
\nHenri Tomasi \u2013 Ballade<\/p>\n
\nAlexander Tcherepnin \u2013 \u201cSonatine sportive\u201d
\nEduard Tubin \u2013 Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano
\nPaul Creston \u2013 Sonata in E-flat major for Alto Saxophone and Piano, Op. 19
\nFernande Decruck \u2013 Sonata in C-sharp
\nVincent David \u2013 \u201cNu\u00e9e ardente\u201d<\/p>\n
\nJacques Ibert \u2013 Concertino da camera
\nPierre Max Dubois \u2013 Saxophone Concerto
\nHenri Tomasi \u2013 Saxophone Concerto<\/p>\n
\nFRENCH HORN<\/b><\/p>\n
\nEug\u00e8ne Bozza \u2013 \u201cEn for\u00eat\u201d Op. 40
\nPaul Dukas \u2013 \u201cVillanelle\u201d
\nSigurd Berge \u2013 \u201cHornlokk\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart \u2013 Horn Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, K. 417, 1st movement
\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart \u2013 Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, K. 447, 1st movement<\/p>\n
\nRobert Schumann \u2013 \u201cAdagio and Allegro\u201d in A-flat major, Op. 70
\nJean-Michel Defaye \u2013 \u201cAlpha\u201d for Horn and Piano
\nFrancis Poulenc \u2013 Elegy, FP 168<\/p>\n
\nReinhold Gli\u00e8re \u2013 Horn Concerto in B-flat major, Op. 91
\nYork Bowen \u2013 Horn Concerto, Op. 150<\/p>\n
\nTRUMPET<\/b><\/p>\n
\nEug\u00e8ne Bozza \u2013 \u201cRustiques\u201d
\nAlexander Arutiunian \u2013 \u201cAria and Scherzo\u201d
\nHenri Tomasi \u2013 \u201cTriptyque\u201d<\/p>\n
\nHillar Kareva \u2013 \u201cLamento\u201d
\nMirjam Tally \u2013 \u201cStreams\u201d
\nT\u00f5nu K\u00f5rvits \u2013 \u201cThulema Songs II\u201d<\/p>\n
\nJoseph Haydn \u2013 Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major, Hob. VIIe:1
\nJohann Nepomuk Hummel \u2013 Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major or E major<\/p>\n
\nJacques Ibert \u2013 Impromptu
\nAndr\u00e9 Jolivet \u2013 \u201cAir de bravoure\u201c<\/p>\n
\nEino Tamberg \u2013 Trumpet Concerto No. 1, Op. 42
\nT\u00f5nu K\u00f5rvits \u2013 Trumpet Concerto<\/p>\n
\nTROMBONE<\/b><\/p>\n
\n1. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov \u2013 Trombone Concerto
\n2. Mati Kuulberg \u2013 \u201cAttacca\u201c<\/p>\n
\n1. Henri Dutilleux \u2013 \u201cChorale, Cadence et Fugato\u201c
\n2. Paul Hindemith \u2013 Sonata<\/p>\n
\nLauny Gr\u00f8ndahl \u2013 Trombone Concerto<\/p>\n
\nBASS TROMBONE<\/b><\/p>\n
\n1. Ernst Sachse \u2013 Concertino in F major
\n2. Jan Koetsier \u2013 \u201cAllegro maestoso\u201c<\/p>\n
\nPatrick McCarty \u2013 Sonata
\nEric Ewazen \u2013 Ballade<\/p>\n
\nTUBA<\/b><\/p>\n
\n2. George Frideric Handel \u2013 Oboe Concerto in G minor, HWV 287<\/p>\n
\nTrygve Madsen \u2013 Sonata, Op. 34
\nBruce Broughton \u2013 Sonata<\/p>\n
\nPERCUSSION<\/b><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The Estonian Wind and Percussion Players Competition will take place on 22\u201327 November 2026 in Tallinn. The competition rounds will be held in the Great Hall and Chamber Hall of the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>22\u201323 November: Round I
\n24\u201325 November: Round II
\n26 November: Rehearsal with the Estonian National Symphony Orchestra
\n27 November: Grand Prix Round and award ceremony<\/p>\n
\nThe competition is open to Estonian citizens, persons with a residence permit in Estonia and foreign students living in Estonia and studying in a degree programme. It is also open to foreign students who have completed a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre within the past five years. There is no age limit.<\/p>\n
The broad repertoire lists for Round I (Selection Round) and Round II (Prize Round) give performers sufficient freedom to create a programme that best highlights their musical nature and individuality. At least one work by an Estonian composer must be included.<\/p>\n
The final deadline for repertoire changes is 22 October 2026<\/strong>.
Participants must perform with their own piano accompanist.<\/p>\n
Due to the variety of disciplines, Round I and Round II will be judged by separate international juries for woodwind, brass and percussion. These juries will combine for the Grand Prix Round.<\/p>\n
Based on the results of Round II, the jury has the right in each instrument group to award up to three laureate titles with monetary prizes, to redistribute prizes or to withhold prizes.<\/p>\n
The competition is open to the public. Entering or leaving the hall during performances is not permitted.<\/p>\n
The organisers have the right to record performances, take photographs and make internet, radio or television broadcasts of all rounds and the final concert. The organisers hold all reproduction rights. Performances are not remunerated.<\/p>\n
A jury member may not vote if they have been the teacher of a competing participant within the previous two years.<\/p>\n
Practice facilities at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre will be provided for all participants during the competition.<\/p>\n
The performance order will be determined by drawing lots. The drawn order will remain valid until the end of the competition.<\/p>\n
In case of illness, the jury may allow a participant to perform at the end of the round outside the original order. In such a case, the new order will remain valid until the end of the competition.<\/p>\n
Registered participants must pay a participation fee of 50 euros<\/strong> by 1 October 2026<\/strong> to the Estonian Music Council\u2019s bank account:
IBAN: EE941010022000130003
Please indicate the participant\u2019s name in the payment reference.
The participation fee is non-refundable in case of non-attendance.<\/p>\n
By registering, the participant confirms that they have read the repertoire and competition conditions and agree to comply with them.<\/p>\n"}]},{"dropdown_title":"Registration","dropdown_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"tekstikast","page_text":"