Deutscher Musikwettbewerb


The Deutscher Musikwettbewerb is a national music competition in Germany for classical soloists and chamber music ensembles held annually by the Deutscher Musikrat. It was first held in 1975 and is considered the most important competition for young musicians in Germany. The instrumental categories vary, and an extra prize is given for compositions. In even years the competition takes place in Bonn, where the Musikrat is based, and in the other years in a different German town.
Award winners not only receive monetary awards but also long-term sponsorship and support through the Musikrat, including the opportunity to perform in concerts, record CDs and recommendations to perform with orchestras as soloists.

Recipients (selection)

1980
2002
2006
2007
2008
2009
  • Byol Kang
2011
2012
  • Tobias Feldmann
  • Rie Koyama
  • Koryun Asatryan, Asya Fateyeva
  • Duo Gerassimez
  • Daniel Moreira, Sascha Thiele
2013
  • Jonas Palm, Janina Ruh
  • Rubén Durá de Lamo
  • Sabrina Ma
  • , Kathrin Denner
2014
2015
  • Wies de Boevé
  • Bettina Aust
  • Damian Scholl
2016
2017
  • Tillmann Höfs
  • Juri Schmahl
  • Elias Jurgschat, Steven Heelein
2018
2019
  • Konstantin Krimmel
  • Sebastian Fritsch
  • Friedrich Thiele
2021
  • Max Volbers
  • Trio E.T.A.
  • Trio Klangspektrum, Ensemble für Neue Musik
  • Martín Donoso Vera
  • Alireza Khiabani