The Ministry of Civil Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina has informed the Federal Ministry of Culture and Sports that the State Symphony Orchestra of Thessaloniki, supported by the Greek Ministry of Culture, is organizing the 18th “Dimitri Mitropoulos” International Conducting Competition. The event will take place in Thessaloniki from 27 to 30 March 2027.

This marks the third edition of the internationally recognized event under the auspices of the State Symphony Orchestra of Thessaloniki, which initiated its revival in May 2024. The competition was originally established in 1996 with the support of the Greek Ministry of Culture to mark the centenary of the birth of the great Greek conductor. It was held for 15 years, fostering the careers of numerous prominent conductors and composers worldwide.

The first prize is 14,000 EUR, the second prize is 7,000 EUR, and the third prize is 3,000 EUR. The application fee is 120 EUR. Applications are accepted until 18 January 2027, in accordance with the competition regulations and the application form, which are available on the competition’s official website:
https://www.mitropouloscompetition.gr/