BE ONE OF THE 44 ENSEMBLES OF MERITAcubed

Second edition of MERITA Platform

OPEN CALL FOR STRING QUARTETS AND PIANO TRIOS

Deadline: Saturday, December 13th, 2025 – 11.59 pm (GMT+1)

 

The European Platform MERITA – where chamber Music, cultural hERItage and TAlent meet

is opening its second edition, MERITAcubed (2025–2029)!

This call is open to professional chamber music ensembles (22 string quartets + 22 piano trios), for members under 36 years of age. Selected ensembles will join a unique international platform and gain access to outstanding opportunities for artistic growth, networking, and international circulation.

 

WHY APPLY?

Selected ensembles will:

 

  • Receive training and mentoring by international
  • Develop and perform a special project on one of 6 inspiring
  • Take part in a 5-day artistic residency in a European historic house with a test concert to refine the project.
  • Use innovative tools on the MERITA digital
  • Gain access to a professional network of international cultural institutions
  • Be promoted and presented on the MERITA Platform to international concert
  • Perform internationally with at least 3 paid concerts in
  • Have the opportunity to be selected for one of the 4 extra-EU concerts in the USA, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your complete application by Saturday, December 13th, 2025 – 11.59 pm (GMT+1) via email to info@meritaplatform.eu


Subject line: APPLICATION FOR MERITAcubed – [NAME OF THE ENSEMBLE]

 

Required documents:

  • Professional CV of the ensemble
  • A short presentation video of the ensemble
  • Links to recent performance videos (no older than 2 years).
  • Ensemble photographs
  • ID documents for all members
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Google form
  • (Optional) Letters of endorsement from institutions, Maestros, or cultural
  • (Optional) Any additional material relevant to your

If you are sending large files, please use WeTransfer and include the link in your email.

⚠ Please note: incomplete applications will not be considered.

SELECTION PROCESS

The final evaluation of your application will be made by the Artistic Committee.

The results of the selection process will be communicated to all the applicants by Monday,

February 16th, 2026.

 

SAVE THE DATE – Q&A SESSIONS

Have questions? Join our Zoom call!

 

Pre-application Q&A: Tuesday, November 4th at 11 am

JOIN HERE :https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83996996394

 

Meet the MERITA team, ask all your questions, and learn more about the opportunities offered by MERITAcubed.

 

ABOUT MERITA

MERITA is a European platform enhancing the visibility and circulation of chamber music ensembles while connecting them with European cultural heritage.

Following a highly successful first edition (2022–2025), MERITA has been awarded a second Creative Europe co-funding and is now expanding with MERITAcubed (2025–2029).

MERITAcubed is coordinated by Le Dimore del Quartetto (Milan, Italy) and gathers 19 organisations from 16 countries (soon to be 22 – one more from different countries will join the consortium each year): Asociación Red Europea de Jardines Históricos (ERHG) (Lloret de Mar,

 

Spain), Cadenza Arts Management Ltd (Budapest, Hungary), Comitato AMUR (Milan, Italy), Conc.arts berlin gUG (Berlin, Germany), ENCATC – European Network on Cultural Management and Policy (Brussels, Belgium), Esterházy Palace (Eisenstadt, Austria), Europa Nostra (The Hague, Netherlands), European Historic Houses (Brussels, Belgium), Fundación Teatro Real (Madrid, Spain), Julian Cochran Foundation (Warsaw, Poland), Kolarac – Zadužbina Ilije M. Kolarca (Belgrade, Serbia), Lofoten International Chamber Music Festival (Lofoten Islands, Norway), ProQuartet – Centre européen de musique de chambre (Paris, France), Qendra Event (Tirana, Albania), Qualco Foundation (Athens, Greece), Scandinavian Cello School (Rødvig, Denmark), String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam (Amsterdam, Netherlands), Terra Foundation (Lisbon, Portugal), Traces&Dreams (Stockholm, Sweden).

 

READ THE FULL CALL AND APPLY

https://www.meritaplatform.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/meritacubed-quartets-and-trio s-call-for-applicationdocx.pdf

 

For questions, please write to info@meritaplatform.eu

with the subject line:

INQUIRIES FOR MERITAcubed – [NAME OF THE ENSEMBLE]

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MERITA Platform is delighted to announce the 44 ensembles (22 piano trios and 22 string quartets) selected for MERITAcubed, the second edition of the European Platform dedicated to supporting the artistic and professional development of young chamber music ensembles across Europe.
Until 2029, the selected ensembles will develop original artistic projects, take part in residencies hosted in historic European houses, receive advanced training and mentoring, perform internationally, engage with new audiences, and access the digital tools and professional network of MERITA Platform, building a comprehensive journey that strengthens both their artistic identity and their long-term sustainability.
The 44 ensembles will join the 38 string quartets of the first edition already presented on the Platform, 12 of which are currently developing a new project within MERITAcubed. This brings the total number of artistic projects showcased on the Platform to 94.
The open call received 113 applications from ensembles of 39 different nationalities, highlighting an exceptional level of artistic excellence. The selection of 44 new ensembles was both inspiring and highly competitive. The Platform Artistic Committee, composed of internationally recognized musicians Jonathan Aner, Simone Gramaglia, Viviane Hagner, Hila Karni, Bjørg Lewis, and Alexander Pavlovsky, played a decisive role in guiding the selection process.
Beyond the selection phase, the Artistic Committee will continue to mentor, guide, and evaluate the ensembles, ensuring the highest artistic standards while supporting their long-term professional development.

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