The Classic Violin Olympus International Competition will feature 12 of the world's top violinists competing from April 22 to 28, 2025, at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel in Dubai. The finalists were selected through a rigorous six-stage process across multiple cities. The competition offers a total prize fund of €310,000, with the winner receiving €200,000 and a Stradivari violin. The judging will be conducted by a 25-member jury led by Pavel Vernikov, focusing on artistic expression rather than technical skill. The competition aims to discover and promote young musical talent. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)