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Welcome to the 2013 Competition

The Fourth Windsor Festival International String Competition, the foremost competition of its kind in the world, seeks out the exceptional string soloists of tomorrow as they compete for the first prize valued at over £20,000. 100 applicants applied from over 30 different countries and from those 8 of the world’s finest young string players from across the globe have been selected as semi-finalists. They will travel to Windsor to participate in this competition, bringing an international competition to the heart of the local Windsor community and culture. This year we are delighted to have been able to expand the competition to include a whole range of string related events for every age and taste - do peruse what is on offer, get involved and join us in discovering the stars of tomorrow and inspiring our local youth of today.

Semi-finalists compete for a prize fund valued at over £20,000

Come and see our exceptional semi-finalists compete for prizes valued at over £20,000 with a unique opportunity for the First Prize Winner to return to Windsor to play a concerto with the world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra, our associate orchestra, at the Windsor Festival in September 2013, and a solo recording opportunity with our recording partner Champs Hill Records.

 

home-windsor-castlLocation: Windsor Castle

The Final takes place in Windsor Castle, one of the official Residences of Her Majesty The Queen. Located less than an hour from London, London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports, Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. The semi-finals take place in the historic Windsor Guildhall.

 

Download the 2013 Windsor Festival International String Competition Brochure for full information about all the events on offer.

Latest News
Benjamin Baker - winner

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Benjamin Baker winner of the 4th Windsor Festival International String Competition in performance in the Final in the Waterloo Chamber of Windsor Castle, by gracious permission of HM The Queen.

 
Results of the 4th WFISC

Following an exceptional night with performances of the very highest calibre, the results of the Fourth Windsor Festival International String Competition have been announced, and the prizes presented in the Waterloo Chamber of Windsor Castle by HRH The Earl of Wessex in front of an utterly enraptured audience:

First Prize and Audience Prize: Benjamin Baker

Second Prize: Yuka Ishizuka

Third Prize: Marisol Lee

 

A special note from Yuki Ito...

“Winning the WFISC was the real start of my professional career, as I was given extremely valuable opportunities which led to further engagements, such as performance with the Philharmonia Orchestra, professional CD recording, BBC Radio appearances, many recital engagements and even a chance to perform to HRH The Prince Edward."

Yuki Ito, First Prize Winner 2011

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Dates for your diary

4th Windsor Festival International String Competition Opens

18th March 2013


Semi-finals

20th March 2013


Lunch with the WFISC Jury

21st March 2013


Cello Masterclass with Thomas Demenga

21st March 2013


Lunchtime Recital by 2011 WFISC Winner – Yuki Ito

22nd March 2013


WFISC 2013 Final

22nd March 2013 


No Strings Attached workshop with Tasmin Little

23rd March 2013


Violin Masterclass with Erich Gruenberg

23rd March 2013

2013 Semi-finalists

The 2013 WFISC Semi-finalists are:

 

 

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Image Credits - Brian O’Kane by Maureen Mclean. Diane Galvydyte by Kaptured Moments International. Windsor Castle by Gareth Dayus-Jones. Award Ceremony by Kaptured Moments International