C O N C U R S D E J O V E S E N S E M B L E T R A M U N T A N A

Empowering talent since 2020

Since 2020, the Ensemble Tramuntana Youth Competition has been committed to emerging talent in the Balearic Islands, offering a proposal that goes far beyond conventional competitions.

An exceptional prize: the stage is yours
What truly sets us apart is our distinction: we offer an experience that many musicians only dream of living once in a lifetime. We select between 3 and 5 winners to perform as soloists accompanied by the Ensemble Tramuntana.

The first prize winner takes on a high-level professional challenge: leading two consecutive concerts as a soloist with the orchestra—a true immersion into the world of professional performance.

Training and inspiration
To ensure excellence, all winners receive a free masterclass with Barry Sargent prior to rehearsals. Furthermore, to close this celebration of talent, the winners' concert always hides an artistic surprise designed to inspire new generations.

This recognition is rounded off with an additional gift: a 275 € voucher to be shared among the finalists for musical equipment at Musicasa, thanks to their collaboration with the competition.

Requirements for Participation

  • Age: participants must be between 14 and 23 years old (inclusive) throughout the entire duration of the competition.

  • Instruments: open to violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, horn, and trumpet.

  • Repertoire: candidates must perform a work from the Baroque or Classical period with an approximate duration of 10 minutes. The piece must allow for string orchestra accompaniment or, if necessary, be easily adapted by omitting wind parts (for example: a movement from a Classical concerto or a complete Baroque concerto).

  • Exclusion: musicians who were winners in the immediately preceding edition are not eligible to participate.


7è C O N C U R S D E J O V E S E N S E M B L E T R A M U N T A N A

November 2026

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Want to get ready? Download the full rules and regulations for the 7th Ensemble Tramuntana Youth Competition here:

F I N A L I S T S

2025 edition

1st prize

Xavier Mercadal - clarinet
Mateo Gómez - cello

Francina Tous - oboe
Vega Vaquer - violin
Claudia Llobera - clarinet
Rodrigo Castro - bassoon

2024 edition

Marc Cladera - viola
Lluc Cladera - cello

Neus Mestre - flute
Joan Fiol - cello

2023 edition

Ariadna Roma - viola
Luca Cañadillas - bassoon
Maria Guash - viola

Enric Bas - bassoon
Lluís Font - violin
Elías Henry - violin
Olivia Roma - viola

2022 edition

Núria Aragón - violin
Martín Lopesino - oboe
Claudia Alemany - cello

Esperança Recio - violin
Mª de Lluc Alarcón - flute
Jordi Romero - viola

2021 edition

Raphaël Bleuse - violin
Clara Alarcón - cello

Sergi Juan - violin
Elías Henry - violin

2020 edition

Mercè Pla - violin
Joan Fiol - cello

Carme Alzina - violin
Esperança Recio - violin