Щелкунчик. International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker' - 10 March 2025, 18:10

One of the most cherished projects of the RUSSIA-KULTURA Television Channel, each year the 'Nutcracker' contest unravels new and exciting talents from all over the world and provides young performers with opportunity to showcase their skills on a professional level, as well as exchange experiential knowledge and receive the judgement of eminent professionals. The ‘Nutcracker’ has earned the reputation as one of the most prestigious music contests for children in Russia. It enjoys close attention of a wide and diverse audience, from professionals to classical music enthusiasts. The contestants perform in front of many millions of viewers, as the auditions are both televised and streamed live on the channel’s website. This means that the participation in ‘Nutcracker’ is an inspiring opportunity for young performers to step into spotlight. Besides, finalists are honoured to perform at one of the most prestigious Moscow venues – the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall – with a symphony orchestra accompaniment. On April 25, 2016 the International Television Contest for Young Musicians 'The Nutcracker' became a member of the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth (EMCY). Participants are young musicians under 14 (for piano, stringed instruments and percussion) or 15 (for wind instruments). The results of the XIX international competition of young musicians "Nutcracker"became known! СТРУННЫЕ ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ: Золотой Щелкунчик – Нацухо Мурата (Япония) Серебряный Щелкунчик – Данила Бессонов (Россия) Бронзовый Щелкунчик – Сакура Тоба (Япония) ДУХОВЫЕ И УДАРНЫЕ ИНСТРУМЕНТЫ: Золотой Щелкунчик – Иван Пятков (Россия) Серебряный Щелкунчик – София Мехоношина (Россия) Бронзовый Щелкунчик – Александр Рублёв (Россия) ФОРТЕПИАНО: Золотой Щелкунчик – Ивайло Василев (Болгария) Серебряный Щелкунчик – Иван Качкин (Россия) Бронзовый Щелкунчик – Николай Бирюков (Россия) The prizes of the Contest in each nomination are Gold, Silver and Bronze Nutcrackers – figurines created by the world-famous artist Mihail Chemiakin. The winner of SMS-vote receives the Audience Award. Russia-Kultura TV channel, Music Department, The International Television Contest for Young Musicians Shabolovka Str., 37, 115162, Moscow, Russia Tel: +7 (495) 955-88-88 (* 49-75) Russia-Kultura TV Channel official site: