Finzi Trust Announces International Competition

The Finzi Trust is launching an International Choral Composing Competition this month in a bid to discover exciting new talent. It is the latest in the Trust's projects to continue the important legacy of Gerald Finzi, an English composer who always sought to encourage composers and artists.

Applicants are invited to respond to one of Finzi's best-loved choral works, Lo, the full and final sacrifice, creating a companion piece that can become a staple of the modern repertoire. People at any stage of their career may apply, as long as composing is an important part of their musical portfolio.

Shortlisted pieces will be judged by Roxanna Panufnik, Robert Saxton and Paul Spicer, leading composers and academics from the British and international choral scene.

The winner will be awarded £2,500, and their work will be filmed in performance by the Choir of Trinity College Cambridge under Dr Stephen Layton, MBE.

Boosey & Hawkes, Gerald Finzi's publisher, will also consider the winning piece for publication.

Applications are now welcome via the Trust's website below. The deadline is June 30th 2023.

http://www.geraldfinzi.org/international-composing-competition

The Finzi International Choral Composing Competition is supported by the Boltini Trust, who fund musical organisations that promote contemporary music.