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It is with the purpose of encouraging and stimulating the study of music amongst the young, creating a dynamic cultural interchange between violinists from all over the world and to celebrate in Argentina a musical contest of worldwide renown that we open a new call to the Second International Violin Competition Buenos Aires 2012, organized by the Amijai Community and presented by the YPF Foundation. An ambitious proposition from both institutions, supported by Mecenazgo de Buenos Aires, the Competition is honoured by a Jury made up of artists of different nationalities and international recognition, presided by Maestro Shlomo Mintz.

Just like in other prominent cities in Europe, America and Asia, Buenos Aires has added this competition to its much varied cultural offer. The Laureates’ Gala will take place in the Colón Theatre in the city of Buenos Aires once more.

The AMIJAI Community and the YPF Foundation hope that this endeavour will give us the chance to know and enjoy new musical talents, that it will take root and gain prestige in the international calendar, that it will strengthen our country’s image around the world, and that it will contribute to the training and education of our young musicians.