Universal Marimba Competition Belgium

Universal Marimba Competition Belgium Universal Marimba Competition Belgium. Under the High Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Paola.

The Universal Marimba Competition, located in the heart of Europe and acclaimed as one of the most prestigious in the World, gathers the marimba around the globe and foster cross cultural understanding. It has been dedicated with success to promote the popularization and development of the marimba art and culture, sparing no efforts in supporting leading artists and prize winners. Unique in the Wo

rld, the competition offers aside marimba solo & composition (biennial) also the discipline marimba duo and chamber music for ensembles from duo till quintet with all instrumental combinations (quadrennial) This event is set as a two yearly annual music celebration continuously inviting for the festival top acts and brilliant artistry. The competition received from 2011 the High Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Paola, a Royal honor for the first time presented to a marimba competition worldwide. The additional International Percussion Competition for the Youth was founded in 2015 with the purpose to support and discover young talent. The competition welcomed over 800 candidates from all continents and presents each edition as jury and performing festival artists a topflight of world leading artists. Its position as the leading marimba competition is reflected by the established endorsing contracts and embarking careers of passed laureates and their presence nowadays as leading marimbists of the new generation in the international music scene. It is with proud to witness their artistic growth, international recognition and presence as most high classed performers of the new generation. The impressive offered prizes for each edition with a value up to 70.000 Euro contributed to the competition's top ranking position worldwide. It's without doubt that this ground-breaking event keeps marking internationally a brand new milestone of the marimba, providing an inspirational stage for top performers and candidates and presenting all visitors a unique music experience. The Universal Marimba Competition will celebrate its 20 years anniversary in 2020. The 8th edition will take place in July 2020 (postponed to 2021) for Marimba Solo, Chamber Music and Composition. The Chamber Music category welcomes marimba ensembles from duo till quintet and/or ensembles for marimba with all kind of instrumental combinations (vibraphone, strings, wind, accordion, saxophone.... In addition, the 3rd edition of the International Percussion Youth competition will take place during the closing festival. We are looking forward to welcome you in Belgium and wish you a great marimba time. All information will be announced on the website www.marimbacompetition.com

01/07/2025

Auditions Belgium August 2025: Master Marimba + Bachelor & Master Percussion. Extra Unique offer: Master Marimba Chamber Music. Only a few places available, Apply now! Be inspired, Be innovative with Prof. Dr. Ludwig Albert. Luca School of Arts -campus Lemmens, in the centre of one of Europe’s most famous University city. Live & Dvd auditions.info: luca-arts.be/en/marimba-master2

30/06/2025

Marimba Audition August 2025. Only a few places available! Interested to obtain your Masters degree marimba or to prepare for the Universal Marimba Competition Belgium 2026? Apply now to study with Prof. Dr. Ludwig Albert and Asst. Prof. Rodrigo Marques at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, known as Europe’s first created Marimba Master department and largest art faculty. Alumni obtained over 90 leading Competition Prizes and major positions abroad as professor and endorsed artist. Be inspired and Embark your marimba career. We welcome you in Antwerp, the city of Arts, in the center of Europe. For info: [email protected]

25/05/2025
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10/04/2025

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24/03/2025

UPCOMING CONCERT: MARIMBA UNIVERSE
Marimba Masters Ensemble Royal Conservatoire Antwerp
Conductor Dr. Ludwig Albert
Works by Prof. L. Albert & R. Marques
Date: Tuesday April 1st, 2025
Time: 19h / Free entrance
Location: Witte zaal, Koninklijk Conservatorium Antwerpen
Desguinlei 25, 2018 Antwerpen
The ensemble shows the marimba in its most expressive and versatile form. This concert is not only an artistic highlight, but also celebrates the 20st anniversary of the European creation of the Marimba Master Programme that keeps making its mark on the international marimba world.

09/03/2025

Marimba Auditions 2025. Interested to obtain your Masters degree marimba or to prepare for the Universal Marimba Competition Belgium 2026? Only a few places available! Apply now to study with Prof. Dr. Ludwig Albert and Asst. Prof. Rodrigo Marques at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, known as Europe’s first created Marimba Master department and largest art faculty. Alumni obtained over 90 leading Competition Prizes and major positions abroad as professor and endorsed artist. Be inspired and Embark your marimba career. We welcome you in Antwerp, the city of Arts, in the center of Europe.

06/03/2025

Auditions Belgium 2025: Marimba Master Program. Be Inspired, Be Innovative with Prof. Dr. Ludwig Albert. Extra Unique offer: Master Marimba Chamber Music. Luca School of Arts in -campus Lemmens, in the centre of Europe. Live & Dvd auditions.info: luca-arts.be/en/marimba-master2

23/02/2025

PERCUSSIVE SOUNDS OF WOOD. Don’t Miss upcoming Concert! Special guest soloists: Rodrigo F . Marques (PT) & Yungshang Bao (CN). Both 1st Prize laureates of the Universal Marimba Competition will perform a special version of the Permafrost Concerto (by L.Albert & R. Marques) in a special version for marimba duo & percussion ensemble. Kamermuziekzaal / Chamber music hall
LUCA School of Arts - Lemmens
Lemmensberg 3 , 3000 Leuven. Thursday 27th February 2025, 20u

20/02/2025

Masterclass by International acclaimed marimba virtuoso and pedagogue Dr. Ludwig Albert during the Ludwig Albert International Marimba Academy 2006 at the Ac...

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The Universal Marimba Competition, located in the heart of Europe and acclaimed as one of the most prestigious in the World, gathers the marimba around the globe and foster cross cultural understanding. It has been dedicated with success to promote the popularization and development of the marimba art and culture, sparing no efforts in supporting leading artists and prize winners. Unique in the World, the competition offers aside marimba Solo & composition (biennial) also the discipline marimba Duo and Chamber music for ensembles from duo till quintet with all instrumental combinations (quadrennial) This event is set as a two yearly annual music celebration continuously inviting for the festival top acts and brilliant artistry. The competition received from 2011 the High Patronage of Her Majesty Queen Paola, a Royal honor for the first time presented to a marimba competition worldwide. The additional International Percussion Competition for the Youth was founded in 2015 with the purpose to support and discover young talent. The competition welcomed over 800 candidates from all continents and presents each edition as jury and performing festival artists a topflight of world leading artists. Its position as the leading marimba competition is reflected by the established endorsing contracts and embarking careers of passed laureates and their presence nowadays as leading marimbists of the new generation in the international music scene. It is with proud to witness their artistic growth, international recognition and presence as most high classed performers of the new generation. The impressive offered prizes for each edition with a value up to 70.000 Euro contributed to the competition's top ranking position worldwide. It's without doubt that this ground-breaking event keeps marking internationally a brand new milestone of the marimba, providing an inspirational stage for top performers and candidates and presenting all visitors a unique music experience. The Universal Marimba Competition will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2020. The 8th edition will take place from 11 till 19 July 2020 for Marimba Solo, Duo , Chamber music and Composition. The Chamber Music category welcomes marimba ensembles from duo till quintet and/or ensembles for marimba with all kind of instrumental combinations (vibraphone, strings, wind, accordion, saxophone.... In addition, the 3rd edition of the International Percussion Youth competition will take place during the closing festival. We are looking forward to welcome you in Belgium and wish you a great marimba time. All information will be announced from June 2019.