2013 - Composition

The subject of the Composition Prize 2013 was a “work for flute solo and small ensemble of five instruments”. Five candidates from Italy, South Korea and Japan were selected for the Finals. Their works were performed as world premiere this Sunday at the public Final by the Ensemble Contrechamps, under the direction of Gregory Charette.

The Winner of the 2013 Geneva Competition’s Composition Prize is 26-year old Kwang Ho Cho, from South Korea, for his work Pneuma. The Audience and the Young Audience Prizes were awarded to Japanese candidate Mrs Chikako Yamanaka for her work Uminari.

Watch the videos of the final round below!