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
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
Jake Shim & Tamami Honma at 405 Shrader
April 4, 2025 at 7pm
San Francisco, CA
The Klein is excited to collaborate with 405 Shrader to present an intimate recital featuring violinist & laureate Jake Shim and pianist Tamami Honma.
Email 405Shrader@gmail.com to reserve your tickets ($25 per ticket).
Pearl de la Motte plays with San Francisco Chamber Orchestra
April 25, 26, & 27, 2025
Bay Area, CA
After winning first place in the 2024 Klein Competition, Pearl de la Motte plays with the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra across the Bay Area in Palo Alto, Berkeley, and San Francisco April 25-27, 2025.
Emad Zolfaghari plays with Peninsula Symphony
May 17, 2025 – 7:30pm – Campbell
May 18, 2025 – 2:30pm – San Bruno
After winning first place in the 2023 Klein Competition, Emad Zolfaghari plays Stamitz Viola Concerto No. 1 with Peninsula Symphony, conducted by our very own artistic director, Mitchell Klein.
Amelia Zitoun + Allegra Chapman House Concert
May 17, 2025 – 7:30pm – San Francisco; address to be shared with ticket-holders
Amelia Zitoun (second place, 2024) collaborates with SF-based pianist, Allegra Chapman, at an intimate house concert; tickets – very limited – to come.
Amelia Zitoun plays with San Jose Chamber Orchestra
May 18, 2025 – 7:00pm
San Jose, CA
After winning second place in the 2024 Klein Competition, Amelia Zitoun plays with San Jose Chamber Orchestra.
The 40th Annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition
Semi-Finals: Saturday, June 7, 10am-4pm at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Finals: Sunday, June 8, 3pm-6pm at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Join us for the 40th (!) annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music – semifinalists to be announced in mid-April.
Tickets are free, but we ask that you RSVP to the event.
Other performances in the Bay Area featuring our laureates
Check back for more soon!