Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to present the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition (MICMC), which will be held live in Melbourne from 3rd to 9th July, bringing some of the world’s most outstanding young chamber musicians to Australia.

Musica Viva Australia’s Preliminary Round judges have selected the best 14 groups from around the world who will compete in Melbourne in 2023, including piano trios from North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as string quartets from North America, South America, Asia, and even some homegrown Australian talent, cementing the Competition’s reputation as one of the most prestigious of its kind.

Established in 1991, and now a much-loved feature of Melbourne’s cultural landscape, MICMC is held every four years to identify and cultivate the next generation of chamber music ensembles.

Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition rounds and semi-finals will be hosted at Hawthorn Arts Centre and the Grand Finals at the Melbourne Recital Centre.