In 2025, from March 16 to 22 the 11th International K. Davidov Cello Competition will take place in Kuldīga and Rīga. In more than 20 years International K. Davidov Cello Competition has gained wide recognition both among Latvian young cellists and internationally.

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The competition will gather young cello talents from all over the world, as well as give listeners the opportunity to enjoy a varied program of cello music in concerts and competition rounds. The competition is organized by Kuldiga District Municipality, E. Vigners Kuldiga Music School and Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music. The jury of the 11th International K. Davidova Cello Competition will be formed by an international team of 5 members, and the jury will be led by Kristīne Blaumane, principal cellist in London Philharmonic Orchestra., one of the most outstanding Latvian cellists.

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The Final concert of the Competition will take place in  Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, and will be performed by Chamber orchestra "Sinfonietta Rīga", conductor Normunds Šnē, and Competition laureates. 

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>> Application for the competition will begin on November 15, 2024, and end on January 15, 2025. ​​