The 12th International K. Davidov Cello Competition will take place in Kuldiga, the birth place of distinguished composer and professor Karl Davidov, from 7 to 13 of March, 2027.

​For one week the narrow streets of UNESCO recognized Old Town of Kuldiga will be filled with the sounds of cello. The best young cellists from all over the world will come together, present their best performance in competition and develop professional skills in masterclasses.

The competition is organized by Kuldiga District Municipality, E. Vigners Kuldiga Music School and Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music. The Head of  the Jury is Kristīne Blaumane, principal cellist in London Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the most outstanding Latvian cellists. The jury of the 12th International K. Davidov Cello Competition will be announced soon.

​The Final concert of the Competition will take place in Jāzeps Vītols Latvian Academy of Music, on March 13, 2027, and will be performed by Chamber orchestra "Sinfonietta Rīga", conductor Normunds Šnē, and Competition laureates. 

The application will be opened on November 16, 2026. 

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