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    Paganini Prize

    Open to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University students with classical violin, viola or guitar as their performance study, this competition calls for a performance of a virtuoso study of Paganini.

    The prize is valued at $50. The donor is A (Bep) Torkington.

    Applications close on Friday 15 May 2026 at 4pm.

    Apply for the Paganini Prize

    The prize is open to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University students enrolled in either a full-time or part-time program at the Conservatorium with classical violin, viola or guitar as their Performance Study.

    • Competitors are required to play a virtuoso work of Paganini (excluding the concertos) lasting no longer than 10 minutes.

    • The aim of the competition is to encourage excellence in performance.

    • There is to be only one winner of this prize, and if the standard required by the panel is not reached, no award will be made.

    • The adjudicating panel is to consist of as many of the string staff, both full-time and part-time, at the Conservatorium.

    Competition date: Monday 25 May 2026

    Time: 4pm

    Place: During string workshop

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