Pehlivanian International Conducting Competition
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Pehlivanian International Conducting Competition

Pehlivanian
International
Conducting
Competition

November 7 - 14. 2026

Bled, Slovenia

Join us in celebrating the art of conducting with a prestigious Pehlivanian conducting competition that brings together the world’s most talented conductors.

Step Into the Spotlight. Shape Your Future in Conducting.

Step 1: Apply

Submit the online application and fee. Selected candidates move on to step 2: live or video pre-selection.

Step 2: Global PreSelection (GPS)

Complete the second form and payment, then audition live in one of the 15 cities (or submit video if eligible).

Step 3: Preliminary Round in Bled

Up to 144 are selected by (GPS) jury members to compete in Bled, Slovenia, and attend the career development conference.

Find out more
Prestige Prizes
$50,000 Grand Prize. $75,000 in total prizes.
International Jury
Leading conductors, orchestra directors and artist managers.
International Selection
Pre-selection auditions in 15 cities worldwide.
Career Development Conference
Nine discussions over three afternoons, 7-9 November.
Artistic Challenge
Five orchestra rounds: Stravinsky, Mozart, Opera, Concerto and Symphony.
Scenic Venue
Entire competition and conference at Bled Congress centre, Slovenia.

The application will be open starting December 15.

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Last minute notice – Paris audition, May 22

Please note that the venue for the May 22 Paris audition has changed.

The audition will now take place at:

Salle Pierre Petit

Thank you for your understanding.

The entrance to Salle Pierre Petit is done at 114bis boulevard Malesherbes, the main entrance to the Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris.

Latest News & Updates

Schott is offering competition candidates a 20% discount on the purchase of two editions of Stravinsky’s Danses Concertantes: study score ED 4275 (A4 format) version for two pianos ED 23542 (Ingolf Dahl’s concert version for two pianos, based on the original version). Both are available as printed music edition and as an e-product (PDF). Purchases with the discount can only be made through the London online shop, Schott Music London: http://www.schottmusiclondon.com/

Instructions: At the “Review & Payments” purchase stage, enter the discount code “PICC2026”

Danses Concertantes is a required repertoire only for the 18 Finalists that will be picked by the PRB International Jury, after all candidates in PRB and PWL have auditioned from November 6-9,2026. On November 10, parts of the first 3 mvts of Danses Concertantes will be conducted with orchestra only, in the 16th-Final Round of PICC 2026.
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