First held in 1989, the New Generation Concert aims at encouraging music creativity among young composers in Hong Kong by providing a platform for performance and exchange of musical ideas.

Selected compositions for New Generation 2022 will be held on 19 August 2022 at Y-Studio of Youth Square and recorded by RTHK Radio 4 to be broadcast later. The concert will be performed by the Dawning Quartet.

Eligibility: This Call for Scores is open to Hong Kong residents born on or after 18 August 1992.

Instrumentations: Violin, viola, cello and piano

Prizes: First Prize (HK$6,000), Second Prize (HK$4,000), Third Prize (HK$2,000)

Each finalist will receive a certificate. The First Prize winner will be commissioned by the Hong Kong Composer’s Guild to write a new work to be premiered in the following year’s New Generation Concert.

Click here for the submission guidelines and application form.