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XX Open composers competition named after Andrey Petrov

The XX Open Competition of Composers named after A. P. Petrov is held in three nomination categories: “Symphonic Music”, “A New Perspective on Wind Orchestra” and “Shore of Hope”

The Competition is organized by the Foundation for the preservation and development of the creative legacy of composer Andrey Petrov, with the support of:

• The Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives
• The Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation
• The Committee for Culture of St. Petersburg
• The Union of Composers of Russia
• The Union of Composers of St. Petersburg

The Competition maintains a high professional standard and attracts the attention not only of emerging composers, but also of authors whose names are widely recognized. Participation in the Competition encourages composers in their creative development. Many composers create new works specifically for submission to the Competition. The Competition introduces the Russian public to outstanding examples of contemporary academic music and presents Russian composers to international audiences, while also introducing foreign composers to Russian listeners. In this way, the Competition serves as a platform that brings together diverse musical cultures.

At the final concerts, the compositions of the finalists, selected by the jury through a multi-stage evaluation process, will be performed. During the jury deliberations and the selection of the Competition winners, renowned symphonic works by Andrey Petrov will also be performed. Traditionally, the final concerts conclude with the awards ceremony.

Third Round (Final) Concerts

“Symphonic Music” nomination
Venue: Grand Hall of the St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic named after Dmitry Shostakovich
Date: September 17, 2026

“A New Perspective
on Wind Orchestra” nomination
Venue: Small Hall of the St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic named after Mikhail Glinka
Date: September 18, 2026

“Shore of Hope” nomination
Venue: Small Hall of the St. Petersburg Academic Philharmonic named after Mikhail Glinka
Date: September 19, 2026

A live broadcast stream of the final concerts of the XX Open composers competition named after Andrey Petrov will be available on this page. We invite audiences worldwide to join the online broadcast and discover the works of the finalists, representing some of the most compelling voices in contemporary academic music.