Sofia is to host a new music competition that has the potential to bring together elite young violinists from Europe and the world in May of this year. The team of music company Cantus Firmus announced the inaugural edition of the Sofia Cantus Firmus International Violin Competition, to be held in Sofia from 9 to 11 May 2025. This forum is financially supported by the National Culture Fund and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Bulgaria.