The triennial Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition (formerly The London International String Quartet Competition) has been held under the auspices of Wigmore Hall since July 2010.
Embracing the entire string quartet tradition, it requires contestants to perform Classical, Romantic and contemporary repertoire.
[3] Currently, of the string quartets from around the world who submit entries, twelve are selected to take part in the competition.
[4] In some years, including 2022, the Romantic era quartet is played in the semi-final and the Beethoven in the final.
[5] Each year the winning ensemble receives a cash prize and a three-year career development programme, including a recording session and a UK performance tour.