Cello Biennale: National Cello Competition First Round

International jury

After a pre-selection, 15 young cello talents will have the opportunity to present themselves to an international jury in 3 rounds. The first round will feature a commissioned composition by a non-Dutch composer for the first time. Matthias Bartolomey, himself a classical cellist, but certainly just as famous as a virtuoso rock cellist, will test the versatility of the participants with his composition. A sonata by Boccherini is the classical benchmark for the jury. A salon piece by Franz Schmidt primarily shows the lyricism and sense of style of the players.

The jury of the National Cello Competition 2024 consists of Matthias Bartolomey, Kristina Blaumane, Frans Helmerson, Reinhard Latzko, Raphaël Pidoux, Ella van Poucke, Sven Arne Tepl and Patty Hamel.