CALIFORNIA MUSIC CENTER
Since 1986, the Irving M. Klein International String Competition has attracted some of the world’s finest young string players to San Francisco each June to compete for cash and performance prizes totaling over $30,000. For 50 years, we’ve been dedicated to our mission of nurturing and championing the world’s finest young string players and to developing wider audiences for classical music through the Klein Competition, public concerts, master classes and community outreach right here in the Bay Area. Launched in 1986, “The Klein” enjoys international acclaim as one of the most prestigious classical music competitions in the world. We support these exceptional early-career players, assisting them with the development of professional and performance skills, encouraging their community involvement, and providing them with performance opportunities and monetary support.
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1974
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californiamusiccenter.org
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San Francisco
Home of the Klein International String Competition Nurturing the next generation of artists For four decades the Klein Competition has championed the worlds finest young string players through professional and performance skills providing performance opportunities monetary support and a community for their growth. Recent News Applications Open November 4. Announcing Our 2025 Jury 2024 Klein Alumni Accomplishments Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Klein. Upcoming Events Performances with our partners featuring our laureates Emad Zolfaghari plays at Gualala Arts Center March 9 2025 at 4pmGualala CA After winning first place in the 2023 Klein Competition Emad Zolfaghari plays a chamber music recital at Gualala Arts Center.
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Don’t mind us…just reliving our 2025 Competition 🤩 which you can also do on our YouTube channel now. (fb)
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So excited to see young talent being nurtured! 🎻 The Klein Competition truly makes a difference in the lives of these incredible musicians. Can't wait for the upcoming performances! 🌟
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What a wonderful way to support the next generation of classical music! 🎶 Kudos to the California Music Center for providing such amazing opportunities for young string players! #KleinCompetition #SupportTheArts
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