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Extraordinary young musicians come from all over the world to to compete for prestigious prizes, performance opportunities, and the chance to follow in the footsteps of former winners who have gone on to major solo careers. The Irving M. Klein International String Competition has achieved recognition as the leading competition of its kind, and has helped to launch the careers of such artists as Alyssa Park, Wendy Warner, Mark Kosower, Jennifer Koh, and Francois Salque. Mr. Klein, who died in 1984, devoted himself untiringly to the development of young artists. He was extraordinarily sensitive to their human as well as musical needs.
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Latest News
The California Music Center announces a 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert on May 14, 2010 in San Jose, CA featuring cellists Gary Hoffman, Peter Gelfand and Jennifer Kloetzel, and the Cypress Quartet performing works of Schubert, Bach and others. The California Music Center and San Francisco State University, College of Creative Arts announces that the 25th Annual Klein Competition is set for June 12 and 13th, 2010 in San Francisco, CA. Upcoming Performances
Sunday, April 4, 2010 - 5:30pmSan Francisco House Concert More Info Sunday, May 4, 2010Featuring 2009 First Prize Winner Nikki Chooi, violin, Chamber Music TulsaPhilbrook Museum in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK Friday, May 14, 7:30pm House Concert featuring renowned cellists, San Jose, CA May 21-22, 2010Featuring Nikki Chooi, Violin, 2009 Klein Competition Winner with the Peninsula Symphony. San Mateo Performing Art Center and Flint CenterThursday, June 10, 2010 - 8pm 25th Anniversary Concert Knuth Hall, SF State University. Featuring the Alexander String Quartet, the Cypress String Quartet, and distinguished Klein Competition alumni. More Info |
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Videos From Past Competitions
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