International Violin Competition of Indianapolis - Semi-Finals

Dates and Times

Friday, Sep 25, 2026 1:30pm - 10:15pm
Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 1:30pm - 10:15pm
Sunday, Sep 27, 2026 1:30pm - 10:15pm
Monday, Sep 28, 2026 1:30pm - 10:15pm

Details

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI) returns September 17–October 4, 2026, bringing the world's top young violinists to Indianapolis for the 12th Quadrennial Competition. Watch rising stars compete for career-launching prizes, including a $75,000 Gold Medal, a Carnegie Hall debut, and a recording contract — all free and open to the public, with the entire event livestreamed.

Each of the 16 Participants who advanced from the Preliminaries presents a full recital showcasing 19th and 20th century works from the standard repertoire. This round also includes the World Premiere of the 2026 Commissioned Work, Rhapsody No. 3 for Solo Violin by Jessie Montgomery.

Presented by David Whitman and Donna Reynolds