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Brass quintets and quartets
Brass Quintets
and Quartets 2025

International
Competition

24. 2. 2025 - 1. 3. 2025

Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity and technical excellence within brass chamber ensembles. The aim of the competition is to bring together aspiring and talented musicians from around the world, enabling them to exchange experiences, knowledge, and artistic expression. It also seeks to encourage innovation and the creation of musical experiences that captivate audiences.

The Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Brass Quintets and Quartets 2025 is organized by one of the world’s most renowned cultural event institutions. It will take place in Ljubljana for the first time, from 24 February to 1 March 2025. Eligible to participate are professional brass ensembles listed below, provided their average age does not exceed 30 years.

Director and Artistic Director of the Ljubljana Festival: DARKO BRLEK
Artistic Director of the Ljubljana Festival International Competition – Brass Quintets and Quartets 2025 and President of the Jury: BRANIMIR SLOKAR

Brass quintets

  1. 2 trumpets, horn, trombone, tuba 

Brass quartets

  1. 4 trombones  
  2. 4 horns 
  3. 4 tubas 
  4. 1 euphonium, 3 tubas
  5. 2 euphoniums, 2 tubas
Brass Competition

Who we are

Meet the key individuals whose expertise and experience help shape the event and ensure its successful execution.
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Competitors

A selection of participating brass quartets and quintets is presented, highlighting their musical talent and the diversity of interpretations within the competitive context.
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Jury

The page features the selected jury panel, composed of experienced music professionals from various brass disciplines, responsible for evaluating performances and ensuring the competition's overall professionalism.
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Awards

The subpage highlights the awards given to the top participants as a recognition of their artistic excellence and achievements in the field of brass chamber music.
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Repertoire

The competition repertoire features a carefully curated selection of pieces that challenge the technical skill and interpretative creativity of the participating ensembles.
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Competition timeline

The competition schedule provides a clear overview of all key events and performances, organized by day and location, to help participants and visitors plan and follow the final stages of the competition.
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Application

The form allows online registration for both active and passive participants.
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Rules

This subpage briefly outlines the key competition rules, defining the application requirements, evaluation criteria, and recommendations for performers to ensure a fair and well-organized event.
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Novice

The news section delivers up-to-date information on the competition’s progress, important changes, participants’ achievements, and other related content intended to keep the public informed.