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COMPETITION
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BASSOON
PERCUSSION
STRING QUARTET
ORGAN
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Bassoon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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String Quartett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Organ<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CURRENT INFORMATION & SERVICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In 2026, the ARD International Music Competition will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a spectacular combination of disciplines:
The organ discipline will return after 15 years \u2013 one competition round will take place in St. Michael’s Church in the heart of Munich. Another new location will host the first two rounds of the string quartet discipline: the Amerikahaus on Karolinenplatz.
Bassoon players and percussionists will give their best at the Munich University of Music and Performing Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The application period has ended. Once the preselection jury has completed its work, the results will be published on this website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The candidates will be judged by world-famous jury members, including Martin Grubinger, Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Sophie Derveaux, Thierry Escaich, Vineta Sareika, Pierre Colombet and Veronika Hagen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TIMETABLE 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BASSOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, 2 September: Start of 1st round
Saturday, 5 September: Start of 2nd round
Tuesday, 8 September: Semi-finals
Friday, 11 September: Finals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ORGAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, 30 August: Start of 1st round
Friday, 4 and Saturday, 5 September: Semi-finals
Wednesday, 9 September: Finals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PERCUSSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 4 September: Start of 1st round
Monday, 7 September: Start of 2nd round
Thursday, 10 September: Semi-finals
Sunday, 13 September: Finals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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STRING QUARTET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friday, 4 September: Start of 1st round<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday, 7 September: Start of 2nd round
Thursday, 10 September: Semi-finals
Saturday, 12 September: Finals<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Concert of price winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CHAMBER CONCERT
Wednesday, 16 September, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONCERT WITH THE MUNICH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Thursday, 17 September, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CONCERT WITH THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
OF BAVARIAN RADIO
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Jury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

JURY BASSOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gustavo N\u00fa\u00f1ez, Uruguay, Chairperson
Sophie Dervaux, France
Krisztina Faludy, Austria
Andrea Merenzon, Argentina
Maria Jos\u00e9 Rielo Blanco, Spain
Johannes Schwarz, Germany
Eyal Streett, Israel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JURY ORGAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andres Uibo, Estland, Chairperson
Sophie-V\u00e9ronique Cauchefer-Choplin, France
Thierry Escaich, France
Zuzana Ferjencikova, Slovakia
Peter Kofler Germany\/Italy
Gianluca Libertucci, Italy
Kimberly Marshall, USA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JURY PERCUSSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martin Grubinger, Austria, Chairperson
Camille Basl\u00e9, France
Johannes Fischer, Germany
Sanja Fister, Germany\/Croatia
Timothy Genis, USA
Marta Klimasara, Germany\/Poland
Vassilena Serafimova, Bulgaria\/France<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JURY STRING QUARTET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vineta Sareika, Germany\/Latvia, Chairperson
Pierre Colombet, France
Veronika Hagen, Austria
Fran\u00e7ois Kieffer, France
Asbj\u00f8rn N\u00f8rgaard, Denmark
Arnau Tom\u00e0s Realp, Spain
Pawel Zalejski, Poland<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Main prizes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

BASSOON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Prize                                                     \u20ac 15.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Priz                                                 \u20ac 10.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Prize                                                     \u20ac 5.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ORGAN<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Prize                                                     \u20ac 15.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Prize                                               \u20ac 10.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Prize                                                     \u20ac 5.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PERCUSSION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Prize                                                     \u20ac 15.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Prize                                             \u20ac 10.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Prize                                                     \u20ac 5.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRING QUARTET<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Prize                                                   \u20ac 30.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second Prize                                               \u20ac 24.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third Prize                                                   \u20ac 18.000<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SPECIAL AWARDS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

AUDIENCE AWARDS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Audience prizes totalling \u20ac8,000, sponsored by the Theodor-Rogler-Foundation and the Erika-und-Georg-Dietrich-Foundation, will be awarded during the final rounds for<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassoon: \u20ac 2.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organ: \u20ac 2.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percussion: \u20ac 2.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

String Quartet: \u20ac 2.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD FOR THE BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE COMMISSIONED COMPOSITION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special prizes totalling \u20ac4,000 for the best performance of the respective commissioned composition, sponsored by the Alice-Rosner-Foundation, will be awarded in the category<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bassoon for Nina \u0160enk’s composition: \u20ac 1.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organ for Enjott Schneider’s composition: \u20ac 1.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Percussion for Johannes X. Schachtner’s composition: \u20ac 1.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

String Quartet for Camille P\u00e9pin’s composition: \u20ac 1.000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD FROM THE SYMPHONIEORCHESTERS DES BAYRISCHEN RUNDFUNKS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Special Prize from the Symphonieorchesters des Bayerischen Rundfunks worth \u20ac 4.000, sponsored and presented by the Verein der Freunde des Symphonieorchesters des Bayerischen Rundfunks, is awarded by the orchestra members for an outstanding performance by a finalist in this year\u2019s solo categories. The prize also includes the opportunity to take part in a BRSO project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ARD CLASSIC MEDIA AWARD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ARD Classic media award is presented to one finalist and includes a high-quality media production for the ARD Mediathek or the ARD Klassik social media channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOUR CHOICE – CLASSIC AWARD FROM THE STREAMING-AUDIENCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BR Klassik will award \u20ac1,000 to the audience favourite from the final rounds, who received the most votes in the online poll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOUNG ARTIST DISCOVERY AWARD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Young Artist Discovery Award, worth \u20ac2,000, funded by the Dr.-Marianne-Kunkel-Fund, is presented by ARD Klassik in recognition of an outstanding performance by a young competition entrant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD FROM THE M\u00dcNCHENER KAMMERORCHESTER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Munich Chamber Orchestra\u2019s Special Prize, worth \u20ac1,000, is awarded by the members of the Munich Chamber Orchestra for an outstanding performance by a semi-finalist in the bassoon category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPEICIAL AWARD GENUIN CLASSICS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GENUIN classics is awarding a special prize consisting of a Dolby Atmos production with a worldwide release, valued at \u20ac12,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BR\u00dcDER-BUSCH-PRIZE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Br\u00fcder-Busch-Preis Board of Trustees, Hilchenbach, awards the Br\u00fcder-Busch-Preis, worth \u20ac4,000, in collaboration with the Philharmonie S\u00fcdwestfalen, the State Orchestra of North Rhine-Westphalia, to an outstanding finalist. This includes a debut concert with the Gebr\u00fcder-Busch-Kreis, the cultural association of the town of Hilchenbach and the municipality of Erndtebr\u00fcck, as well as possible follow-up concerts with the Philharmonie S\u00fcdwestfalen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SPECIAL AWARD FROM THE BAVARIAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra awards a special prize of \u20ac1,500 to an outstanding finalist in the solo categories. The special prize includes a concert as part of the Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra\u2019s Mozart+ series at the Cuvilli\u00e9 Theatre in Munich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD FROM THE SCHWARZWALD MUSIC FESTIVAL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Schwarzwald Music Festival awards a special prize of \u20ac1,500 to an outstanding finalist. The special prize includes a performance at the festival\u2019s closing concert on Whit Monday at the Christuskirche in Mitteltal, organised in collaboration with the festival\u2019s premium partner, Hotel Bareiss, followed by a musical and culinary experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALICE-ROSNER-PRIZE    <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Alice-Rosner-Foundation awards the Alice-Rosner-Prize, worth \u20ac1,000, for the best interpretation of a 20th-century work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STRING QUARTET-TOURNEE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impresariat Simmenauer GmbH is organising a concert tour for the winning string quartet. Dates: 4 to 22 March 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL PRIZE FROM KLANGERLEBNIS T\u00d6LZ WINNERS’ SUMMIT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Klangerlebnis e. V. association, organiser of the T\u00d6LZ WINNERS\u2019 SUMMIT festival, awards a special prize of \u20ac1,500 to the winning string quartet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The special prize includes a concert at the Kurhaus in Bad T\u00f6lz as part of the T\u00d6LZ WINNERS\u2019 SUMMIT festival in January 2027, which is held under the patronage of the town of Bad T\u00f6lz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD GEWA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GEWA music GmbH is awarding a special prize to all prize-winners in the string quartet category in the form of instrument cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD EDDA BEUTLER<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edda Beutler awards a special prize of \u20ac8,000 in the string quartet category for an outstanding performance by a string quartet that does not reach the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD “PODIUM F\u00dcR JUNGE SOLISTEN” TEGERNSEE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Friends\u2019 Association for the Promotion of Young Musicians (e.V.) in Tegernsee awards a prize of \u20ac1,000 for outstanding achievements by a semi-finalist who was not selected for the main prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL PRIZE FROM THE MOZART SOCIETY OF MUNICH<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Mozart Society of Munich e. V. is awarding a special prize of \u20ac1,000 to one of the semi-finalists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HENLE-URTEXTPRIZE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G. Henle Verlag is awarding special prizes in the string quartet category, totalling \u20ac6,000, in the form of prizes in kind and cash prizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPECIAL AWARD FROM MASSATELIER MARILLON<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Marillon bespoke tailor\u2019s, which specialises in creating concert attire for musicians, is awarding a special prize to one winner for the creation of a bespoke stage wardrobe worth \u20ac2,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JEUNESSES MUSICALES DEUTSCHLAND AWARD<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award consists of a grant enabling a
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