Cluj International Music Competition

The Cluj International Music Competition (CIMC) is a biennial classical music competition hosted by the Gheorghe Dima National Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, and organized by the Notes & Ties Cultural Association. Since its founding, the competition has grown into a globally recognized event, attracting participants from Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

Dedicated to fostering the next generation of exceptional musicians, CIMC alternates between flute, clarinet, and chamber music categories. With a total prize fund of €25,000, it provides not only financial awards but also valuable performance experience and international visibility for emerging artists.

The competition is known for its modern organization, artistic integrity, and high-caliber jury composed of internationally renowned performers and professors.

Laureates of Previous Competitions

2025
🥇 Jorge Rodriguez (Honduras) – 1st Prize
🥈 Aurora Salvetti (Italy) – 2nd Prize
🥉 João Milhinha (Portugal) – 3rd Prize

2021
🥇 Yuan Yu (China) – 1st Prize
🥈 Elizaveta Ivanova (Russia) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Tomasz Sierant (Poland) – 3rd Prize
🏅 Lucas Spagnolo (Italy) – 4th Prize
🏅 Heewon Han (South Korea) – 5th Prize

2019
🥇 Alberto Acuña Almela (Spain) – 1st Prize
🥈 Ludovico Degli Innocenti (Italy) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Kata Scheuring (Hungary) – 3rd Prize
🥉 Songyoon Ryoo (South Korea) – 3rd Prize

2017
🥈 Akito Mitsumaru (Japan) – 2nd Prize
🥈 Kuo Yu-Hsuan (Taiwan) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Joidy Blanco (Venezuela) – 3rd Prize
🥉 Oriane Goldberg (Belgium) – 3rd Prize

2015
🥈 Jae A Yoo (South Korea) – 2nd Prize
🥈 Kata Scheuring (Hungary) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Aapo Johannes Järvinen (Finland) – 3rd Prize

2011
🥇 Seiya Ueno (Japan) – 1st Prize
🥈 Kelly Fiona (Ireland) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Vanda Szabó (Hungary) – 3rd Prize