Yesterday, the last 12 candidates stepped onto the podium to prove their place in the competition. Every gesture, every nuance mattered in this intense battle of musical interpretation. Under the jury’s keen eye, each conductor brought their own vision to the great overtures of the repertoire.

At the end of the day, 12 conductors advanced to the next stage and are now facing off in the quarter-finals, which have just begun! Here are the names still in the running:

The 12 selected conductors

The competition is heating up, and the stakes are getting higher! Stay tuned to follow the next rounds of this exceptional event.