Call 2025

XIV INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL "FUNDACIÓN MONTELEÓN"

December 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8, 2025 . León (Spain)

Dear friends:

We invite you to participate in the 14th edition of the International Chamber Music Festival "Fundación MonteLeón," which will take place at the "Ciudad de León" Auditorium on December 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2025, in the city of León (Spain).
The Festival will feature performances by four young chamber music ensembles and, as usual, will include the participation of an internationally renowned guest group, which will close the Festival with the Closing Concert on December 8.

CONDITIONS:

  • Each musician will receive €800 (taxes included) to cover travel and participation expenses.
  • Fundación MonteLeón will cover the cost of 2 hotel nights, including accommodation and breakfast.
  • The Festival concerts will be streamed live via the MonteLeón Festival YouTube channel.
  • Fundación MonteLeón reserves the right to use audio, video, or photographic recordings made during the festival for non-commercial promotional purposes.
  • The average age of the members of each group must not exceed 34 years.
  • The selection of groups will be based on the quality and musical excellence of the ensemble, as well as the interest of the proposed concert program.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Each ensemble must consist of a minimum of two and a maximum of five musicians under the above conditions. For groups of 6 to 8 members (maximum), financial conditions will be negotiated with the Festival.
    • The proposed concert program should have an approximate duration of 65-70 minutes.
    • Selected groups may not make changes to the proposed program without prior consultation and authorization from the Festival’s Artistic Direction. Any proposed modifications must be submitted at least two months before the Festival.
    All inquiries should be directed to the Festival's Artistic Direction.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

  1. Application form. (Download)
  2. A photo of the ensemble in jpg or png. format, with a minimum resolution of 1 MB.
  3. Curriculum Vitae of the ensemble and each of its members.
  4. Detailed concert program, including movements and duration of each piece.
  5. A recent video recording (preferably a YouTube link) of at least 15 minutes, including two works or excerpts of different styles.

SUBMISSION ADDRESS:

Carmen Mayo - Festival Artistic Director

festivaldemusica@fundacionmonteleon.es

Submission of proposals until April 10, 2025.

* REGISTRATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE PROPOSAL IMPLIES THE PARTICIPATING GROUPS’ AGREEMENT WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS *

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