Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition


The Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition is an international music competition for viola players established in 1980 to honor the memory of the English viola virtuoso Lionel Tertis. This triennial event is held at the Erin Arts Centre, Port Erin, Isle of Man. Participants are of any nationality and are under 30 years of age.
The 13th Lionel Tertis International Festival was held from 6 to 13 April 2019, and has attracted more than 90 entries from around the world.

Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition

Required composition

A compulsory work to be performed by all competitors is commissioned for each competition.