II International Ferenc Fricsay Conducting Competition (IFFCC)
Szeged, Hungary
31 August – 7 September 2025
Application deadline: 13 July 2025
Apply now: fricsaycompetition.com

The IFFCC honors the legacy of Ferenc Fricsay, offering a prestigious platform for conductors of all ages. With a world-renowned jury and opportunities for guest conducting engagements, the competition supports exceptional careers in orchestral conducting. The first edition in 2023 gained international recognition.

Phases

• Qualifying Phase (Online) – Application fee = 100 EUR

• Live Phase (Szeged) – Participation fee = 400 EUR

Jury
Heiko Mathias Förster, Sándor Gyüdi, Lucius Hemmer, Alevtina Ioffe, Kirill Karabits, Constantine Orbelian, Nayden Todorov

Guest Conducting Opportunities
Hungarian National Symphony Orchestra Szeged, Prague Royal Philharmonic, Baden-Baden Philharmonic, Bühnen Bern, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Kaunas City Symphony, Leipzig Symphony, Nuremberg Symphony, Sofia Philharmonic