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amadeus.tv has announced an exclusive partnership with the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI), a member of the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC), to exclusively broadcast the 12th Quadrennial Competition in 2026 across China.

Previously, the competition announced the 40 selected violinists and the nine-member jury. Scheduled to take place from September 17 to October 4, 2026, the 16-day event will feature the Preliminary, Semi-Final, and Classical Finals rounds, culminating in the Finals with Maestro Leonard Slatkin conducting the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.

The total prize package and career benefits exceed $350,000. The Gold Medalist will receive a top cash prize of $75,000, a Carnegie Hall recital debut in New York, a commercial recording contract, and a four-year website design and maintenance package. In addition, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Laureates will receive four years of career management and international concert engagements—an invaluable asset for their professional growth. All six laureates will receive cash awards and the opportunity to loan instruments from the competition’s prestigious collection, including the 1683 "ex-Gingold" Stradivari violin, through the next competition in 2030.