This competition is held every two years and since its founding has become one of the most prestigious events of its kind in the world. The 2006 competition will be held between 20 and 30 May and presided by the conductor Gennady Rozhdestvensky.

The last competition received 250 applications from 45 countries. The eleven scores chosen for this year can be purchased as a packet at the Tritó website with a 15% discount.