The ISANGYUN Competition 2024 is open to violinists of all nationalities, born between November 1, 1994, and October 31, 2009. Applications will open on June 1, 2024. Applicants must submit an online application form including all types of documents via the ‘Apply‘ link by the application deadline, July 31, 2024.

The ISANGYUN Competition has been presented by the Tongyeong International Music Foundation since 2003. It is held in remembrance of Isang Yun (1917-1995), the renowned Korean composer, by promoting cultural exchanges among nations through music, and by supporting talented young musicians from all over the world. The Competition is held annually in November, alternating between the disciplines Violin, Cello and Piano. After Violin competition this year, Cello will be held in 2025 and Piano in 2026.

2017, the music world celebrated the 100th anniversary of lsang Yun, one of the foremost composers of the 20th century. Born in Tongyeong in 1917, he created bridges between Asian and Western cultures like no other. His style comes to life with the flexible, lively sounds of Korean traditional music; however by working with twelvetone-techique and other musical means of the Western avant-garde, he also has his firm place in the European tradition.