International Conducting Competition Rotterdam Edition 3

Ort

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Instrument / Rolle

Conductor

Format

Vor Ort

Bewerbungsfrist

30. November 2026

Veranstaltungsort

de Doelen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The International Conducting Competition Rotterdam (ICCR) is one of the most comprehensive career development programs for young conductors aged 23 to 30 years. The third edition (2027-2028) is stretched over two years, with live Selection Rounds (2-4 July 2027) and Finals (22 August - 3 September 2028) taking place in de Doelen, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The competition includes activities in Dresden with the Dresdner Philharmonie and in Helsinki with Lead Lab. Applications open from 1 September 2026, with an online selection round followed by live selection rounds where 24 conductors will participate, with 6 designated winners selected for all following activities.