Moyse International Flute Competition
Prize Fund: €8,650
The Moyse International Flute Competition was established in 2023 through the collaboration of the New Bulgarian University (NBU) and the Italian Embassy in Sofia. Conceived and artistically directed by Prof. Luisa Sello, PhD, the competition was founded to strengthen the cultural and academic ties between Italy and Bulgaria, while promoting the Doctoral Degree in Flute Performance offered by NBU.
Dedicated to the artistic legacy of Marcel and Louis Moyse, two of the most influential flutists and teachers of the 20th century, the competition honors their pedagogical tradition by including works composed by or dedicated to them, alongside major repertoire from both Italian and Bulgarian composers.
Held annually in Sofia, the Moyse International Flute Competition welcomes talented flutists from around the world to compete in four age categories, offering an environment that combines high artistic standards with a spirit of international collaboration.
Categories
- Category A: born 2011–2014 (ages 10–13)
- Category A1: born 2007–2010 (ages 14–17)
- Category B: born 2001–2006 (ages 18–23)
- Category C: born 1991–2000 (ages 24–33)
Laureates of Previous Competitions
2025
🥇 Avigea Delivicheva (Austria) – 1st Prize
🥇 Jorge Rodriguez (Honduras) – 1st Prize
🥉 Marthe Lefort (France) – 3rd Prize
2024
🥇 Mila Tsankova (Bulgaria) – 1st Prize
🥈 Margheritta Brodski (Italy) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Jia Zhao (China) – 3rd Prize
🥉 Jin Jiayu (China) – 3rd Prize
2023
🥇 Luna Vigni (Italy) – 1st Prize
🥈 Natalia Karaszewska (Germany) – 2nd Prize
🥉 Pawel Niziolek (Poland) – 3rd Prize