For four decades, the Klein Competition has championed the world’s finest young string players through professional and performance skills, providing performance opportunities, monetary support, and a community for their growth.
Recent News
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!
Announcing the 2025 Semifinalists
Announcing the 2025 Jury
2024-25 Klein Alumni Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
Performances with our partners and community featuring our laureates
A String Soirée: 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 20, 2025 – 2:00 PST
Noe Valley Ministry
San Francisco
Tickets to come!
We are so excited to invite you to our returning celebration complete with musical offerings, libation, and light refreshments. During this afternoon, we will raise funds for the 2026 Klein Competition and honor our 2025 Arts Champion, to be announced.
Emad Zolfaghari @ Santa Cruz Symphony
November 1 & 2, 2025
Santa Cruz, California
Tickets to come
After winning first place at the 2023 Klein Competition, violist Emad Zolfaghari returns to play Hindemith’s Der Schwanendreher with the Santa Cruz Symphony.
Klein @ Maybeck Studio
January 11, 2026
Berkeley, California
Tickets to come
An intimate salon featuring one of laureates and a local pianist; more details announced soon
Pearl de la Motte and Allegra Chapman @ Gualala Arts Center
February 1, 2026
Gualala, California
Tickets to come
After winning first place at the 2024 Klein Competition, violist Pearl de la Motte returns with pianist Allegra Chapman to play a recital at the Gualala Arts Center.
Julia Schilz @ San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
May 1, 2, & 3 2026
San Francisco, Palo Alto, & Berkeley, California
Tickets to come
After winning first place at the 2025 Klein Competition, violinist Julia Schilz returns to play with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra.
Pearl de la Motte @ Peninsula Symphony
May 16 & 17 2026
Campbell & San Mateo, California
Tickets to come
After winning first place at the 2024 Klein Competition, violist Pearl de la Motte returns to play Rebecca Clarke’s Sonata for Viola (orch. Ruth Lomon) with the Peninsula Symphony.
Other performances in the Bay Area featuring our laureates
Check back for more soon!