International Violin Competition

Come to the Czech Museum of Music and experience a unique encounter with masters of the violin-making craft from all over the world! For a few days, the museum's hall will be transformed into a living workshop where top violin makers will demonstrate their skills in carving a violin head based on the model of the legendary Stradivari.

Exceptionally, the rarest violins from the collections of the National Museum – Czech Museum of Music will be exhibited, the unique instrument of A. Stradivari 1729 "Libon" and the masterpiece violin Joseph Guarneri del Gesú 1744 "Prince of Orange".

During the museum's opening hours, visitors can take a look at the production of musical instruments and watch the competition. There are special events lectures and concerts.

Program for the public:

Tuesday 3 June 2025 - museum closed - registration of competitors

Wednesday 4 June 2025

• 10:00–16:00 – Main Violin Head Carving Competition
• 16:00–16:30 – Duo Teres concert (violin, guitar)

Thursday 5 June 2025

• 10:00–18:00 – Presentation of instruments

Friday 6 June 2025

• 16:00–20:00 – Tone rehearsal Bohuslav Martinů Hall, HAMU, Malostranské nám. 258/13, Prague
• Round I of the Tone Competition – solo
• Round II of the Tone Competition – with piano

Saturday 7 June 2025

• 10:00–15:00 – Expert lectures and discussions
• 10:00–18:00 – Exhibition not only of competition instruments and heads
• 18:00–19:00 – Concert Jiří Vodička (violin)
• 19:00–20:00 – Award ceremony

Events associated with the violin competition are free of charge.