For four decades, the Klein Competition has championed the world’s finest young string players through professional and performance skills, providing performance opportunities, monetary support, and a community for their growth.
Recent News
Congratulations to our 2026 laureates!
Meet our 2026 Semifinalists!
2026 Prize Additions
Klein Alumni Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
Performances with our partners and community featuring our laureates
The 41st International Klein Competition: Semi Finals
June 6, 2026 – 10am-4pm
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Join us for the semi-finals of the 41st International Klein Competition to see the classical music superstars of tomorrow as they compete for cash prizes and performance contracts in one of the world’s most anticipated music competitions.
This year will feature commissioned work by Suzanne Sorkin with co-emceeing by violinist and Klein alum Alina Kobialka and Klein artistic director Mitchell Sardou Klein.
Tickets are free to the public and pay-as-you-wish.
The 41st International Klein Competition: Finals
June 7, 2026 – 3pm-6pm
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Join us for the finals of the 41st International Klein Competition to see which classical music superstars will win cash prizes and performance contracts in one of the world’s most anticipated music competitions.
Three to four finalists selected by the jury from the previous day’s competition each perform a 35-minute program, including a sonata movement and more movements from their chosen concerto. Top prizes will be awarded at the end of the programs.
Tickets are free to the public and pay-as-you-wish.
Other performances in the Bay Area featuring our laureates
Music@Menlo
July 17-August 8
Menlo Park, CA
Klein Alumni (Julia Schilz, Klein 1st prize 2026, Jake Dongyoung Shim, Klein 4th prize 2020, and Shengyu Meng, Klein 2025 Semifinalist) play chamber music as part of Music@Menlo’s International Program this summer.