The "Sonos Temporis" competition, in English "Sounds of Time", was founded in 2021 and immediately distinguished itself by the presence of participants from several regions of Russia and even abroad. In this way, the competition raised its status to the interregional and international level.

The organizer of the competition is the Public Organization "St. Petersburg Center for the Development of Culture and Education "Sonos Temporis" with thr support of the Department of Chamber Ensemble of the St. Petersburg State Conservatory named after N. A. Rimsky-Korsakov.

The jury of the competition consists of leading specialists from cultural and educational institutions of St. Petersburg, Russia and other countries.

The competition is aimed at a wide range of participants: students of music schools and children's art schools, music courses and studios, students of secondary musical educational institutions and adult performers, soloists and teachers of cultural institutions. Participants get the opportunity to perform on competition and concert stages in St. Petersburg, the assessment of a professional international jury, the opportunity to consult their performance with jury members, the opportunity to listen to colleagues from other institutions and regions, exchange experiences and start friendship and professional communication with colleagues. The competition will be held in-person and remote format, by video recording.

The goals of the competition unite common interests, first of all, these are:

• Promoting the professional growth and development of young performers;
• Identification and support of talents at the national and international level;
• Development of the best traditions of modern music performance;
• Improving the educational process in schools and the professionalism of students and teachers;
• Active exchange of experience among students and teachers in the field solo and ensemble music;
• Strengthening of international relations in the field of art and education;
• Preservation and support of musical culture influence in the aesthetic education of youth;

The competition takes place in Russia, in the city of St. Petersburg, in the northern capital of culture, art, education and science.

We look forward to your participation in the "Sonos Temporis" contest.