THROWBACK THURSDAY | Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition's 2012 Silver Medal

The 2023 edition of the competition will soon take place between May 12-14, in Notre Dame, Indiana

Eleven years ago, the then Trio mod3tre was a newly formed ensemble out of the New England Conservatory. Following their performance of Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat Major, Op. 11, Movement II, Adagio con espressione at the 2012 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, the group took home the Senior String Division Silver medal.

Since its founding in 1973, more than 7,400 musicians have participated in the annual Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, including former Grand Prize recipients VC Artists Calidore Quartet, Ulysses, and the Dover Quartet.

The 50th season will be held from May 12–14, 2023, on the campus of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. As this year's official media streaming partner, The Violin Channel will be streaming the competition.

The Grand Prize Winner will have the chance to perform all concerts on the tour, including a trip to Italy in Summer 2024 for concerts at the Emilia Romagna Festival. In the Junior Strings Division, first prize will be $2,500, second prize at $2,000, and third prize at $1,500.

Learn more about this year's quarterfinalists, here.