Announcing the 2024 Semifinalists Celebrating 39 years of nurturing and championing the world’s finest young string players, the 39th Irving M. Klein International String Competition returns June 1-2 to the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, our presenting partner - this year at the Sol Joseph Recital Hall. The semifinal round begins at 10AM Pacific Sat [...]
The Irving M. Klein International String Competition is pleased to announce the promotion of Zoe Lin to the newly created role of Deputy Director, effective immediately. Zoe will be responsible for production of the Klein Competition, concerts and events, outreach, operations, and alumni relations. After seven years as executive director, Marcy Straw will now serve [...]
APPLICATIONS OPEN NOV 1st 2023 For the 39th Annual Irving M. Klein International String Competition June 1 - 2, 2024, San Francisco California (San Francisco CA) Applications open online November 1, 2023 for The Irving M. Klein International String Competition, produced by the California Music Center at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music June 1 [...]
Dear Friends, The Klein Competition has never been just a job for me, but more a calling and a great source of pride. I am writing to share that after 6 years as Executive Director, I will be leaving the organization in November. It has been a joy. I work with a supportive and dedicated board of directors. I am [...]
Proud to announce the distinguished 2023 Klein Jury: Glenn Dicterow, Karen Dreyfus, Zlatomir Fung, Gity Razaz (the 2023 commissioned composer), Harold Robinson, Daniel Stewart and Barbara Day Turner. What a stellar panel - we are honored they will participate in the 39th Klein Competition next June. https://www.californiamusiccenter.org/competition-jury/
We could not be more excited! Debuting Mon 11/7 is From the Top's documentary portrait of the 2022 Klein Competition recorded while they were in residence with us in San Francisco. We were delighted to partner with FTT and know you will enjoy the resulting broadcast. Celebrate the phenomenal young players who gathered to compete. Hear the adrenaline [...]
Live performance is finally returning! We’re grateful for the trust our community has placed in us, and are ready to welcome you back whenever—and however—is most comfortable for you. We are observing COVID-19 safety guidelines to make our events as safe and healthy as possible for us all. The following applies to any in-person [...]
GAEUN KIM Wins 37th Klein International String Competition 20-year-old cellist captures top prize SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The first prize of the 37th Irving M. Klein International String Competition, carrying a purse of $13,000, including performance contracts with the Peninsula and Santa Cruz Symphonies, Gualala Arts Chamber Music Series, and Music in the Vineyards has [...]
KLEIN 2023 SCHEDULE The 38th Irving M. Klein International String Competition will livestream from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with the Finals Round SUNDAY JUNE 4th Finals Round*. Three extraordinary young string players from around the world compete for cash prizes and performance contracts. Download the Program Guide HERE. WATCH LIVE FINAL ROUND 3 [...]
KLEIN 2023 SCHEDULE The 38th Irving M. Klein International String Competition will livestream from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with the Semifinals Round at 10AM SATURDAY JUNE 3rd, continuing on SUNDAY JUNE 4th Finals Round*. Nine extraordinary young string players from around the world compete for cash prizes and performance contracts. Download the [...]
