Over 300 participants from more than 30 countries convene in Bucharest for the period of August 30-September 6 to attend the 12th edition of the George Enescu international music competition.

The jury of each section of the contest (piano, violin, composition), is formed of music personalities in Romania and abroad. The Gala concert will take place at the Romanian Athenaeum in Bucharest on September 6 and will be broadcast by Mezzo Television.

The competition has played a key role to launch and promote young artists.