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 hroughout the 39-year history of the
International Tchaikovsky competition, it has remained the ,most famous prestigious music
competition in the world. Each Competition has been an exciting celebration of artistic
endeavor and international cultural exchange. Some of the greatest musical artists of
Russia such as D.Shostakovich, D.Oistrakh, E.Gilels, A.Sveshnikov, M. Rostropovich,
D.Shafran, T.Khrennikov, I.Arkhipova, L.Kogan, O.Taktakishvili, T.Nikolaeva, K.Ivanov,
K.Kondrashin, E.Svetlanov, G.Rozhdestvensky, D.Kitayenko and V.Fedoseev have contributed
to the past successes of the Competition. The authoritative juries of past Competitions
have also been honored by the participation of prominent musicians from around the world.
J.Szigeti, E.Zimbalist, N.Boulanger, G.Neugauz, L.Oborin, Ya.Flier, S.Richter, M.Marechal,
P.Fournier, G.Cassado, G.Pyatigorsky and D.London are just a few examples of the
distinguished names who have served as jurors in the past.
 or the hundreds of young competitors from
around the world, the Competition represents an opportunity to polish their skills and
challenge the high artistic standards and traditions set by their venerable predecessors.
The high level of the International Tchaikovsky Competition is evidenced by the many past
laureates who went on the great careers as world-class musicians in classical music after
winning the laurels in Moscow. Winners in the piano category include well-known names such
as V.Cliburn, L.Vlasenko, N.Shtarkman, D.Pollack, V.Ashkenazi, J.Ogdon, G.Sokolov,
M.Dichter, V.Krainev, J.Lill, A.Gavrilov, M.Pletnev, P.Donohoe and B.Douglas. Among the
violin laureates who continued to win fame on the concert stage are V.Klimov, V.Tretyakov,
G.Kremer, V.Spivak, L.Isakadze, I.Grubert, V.Mullova, S.Stadler, I.Kaller. Fans the cello
will immediately recognize the names of N.Shakhovskaya, L.Parnas, V.Feigin, N.Gutman,
K.Georgian, D.Geringas, N.Rosen, A.Meneses, A.Rudin, M.Brunello – all past laureates.
And the vocal category, V.Atlantov, E.Obraztsova, T.Sinyavskaya, E.Nesterenko, Z.Sotkilava
and many others were first introduced to the world as laureates of the Tchaikovsky
Competition. In the previous ten competitions more than three hundreds of young performers
have been awarded prizes for their mastering of the art of music.
he International Tchaikovsky Competitions are
so much more than the fireworks of intense artistic competition, the flame of inspiration
and a venue to seek laurels. It is also a forum for musicians of different ages and
nationalities where they can exchange experiences – a giant school where the future
development of the performing arts is shaped. The dynamic history of the Competition`s
development over the years clearly reflects the phenomenal growth in its popularity among
world`s young musicians. In 1958, the 1st International Tchaikovsky competition saw 61
young people from 22 nations complete in the two categories of Piano and Violin. In the
2nd International Tchaikovsky Competition, the category of cello was added, and
participation more than doubled to 131 competitors from 31 countries. The figure grew to
200 participants from 36 countries for the 3rd International Tchaikovsky competition,
which is remembered for the addition of the Voice category. In 1994 more than 700
applications from 61 countries were received. Since the 1986 the International Violin
makers Competition was added within the framwork of the Tchaikovsky Competitions.
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