Follow the Competition

The competition, stage by stage

1. Eliminatory Phase

   1 March – 31 July 2026 Completed

   The jury examined the video submissions and admitted 43 candidates to the Final Phase, with a waiting list of 13 conductors in priority order.

   See the full list of admitted candidates

2. First Round

   Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September Completed

   The First Round has concluded. Sixteen candidates have advanced to the Second Round.

   See the candidates who advanced to the Second Round

3. Second Round

   Wednesday, 23 September Completed

   The Second Round has concluded. Eight candidates have advanced to the Semifinal.

   See the candidates who advanced to the Semifinal

4. Semifinal

   Thursday, 24 September Completed

   The Semifinal has concluded. Three candidates have advanced to the Final.

   See the candidates who advanced to the Final

5. Final

   Friday, 25 September Completed

   Three finalists conducted the public concert with the Târgu Mureș State Philharmonic Orchestra.

   See the finalists and their programme

6. The Winners

   Friday, 25 September Results published

   The jury announced the prize winners of the 3rd edition after the Final.

   • First Prize · Ding Weizheng China
   • Second Prize · Alexander Humala Belarus
   • Third Prize · Patrick Tuttle Germany
   • Best Female Conductor · Olexandra Korobka Ukraine
   • Best Under 25 · Monti Nikolas Nevio Italy
   • Best Over 45 · Noris Borgogelli Italy
   • Orchestra Prize · Ding Weizheng China
   See the winners page

All stages except the First Round are open to the audience. Târgu Mureș Palace of Culture, Piața Victoriei nr. 1.  Rules and repertoire · Prizes