The Clements Prize for Composers

Alfred J. Clements (1858-1938) was the organiser and secretary of the South Place Sunday Concerts (predecessor of Conway Hall Sunday Concerts) from their inception in 1887 until his death. In the first half of the twentieth century the competition bearing his name encouraged the composition of new chamber works, establishing a tradition which set Conway Hall right at the centre of British contemporary music.

The 2025 competition calls for short works for piano duet, by composers aged 35 and under. Scores submitted for previous competitions from the Conway Hall Archive will also be available via the Conway Hall website and a selection exhibited before the final round performance. Tickets give access to the final round performance by **Clíodna Shanahan** and **Simon Callaghan**, an afternoon workshop with the composers, and to the exhibition of scores in Conway Hall's Library.

We are indebted to **Cockayne – Grants for the Arts** for their support of young composers and The Clements Prize.

The chosen compositions and details of the panel will be announced in September 2025.

**2pm** | Afternoon workshop and score displays

**6.30pm** | Competiton live final

Presented by Conway Hall.

This is an all ages event. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.