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August Everding Music Competition (2026: Cello)
Next edition
No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.
Overview
Competition of the Münchener Konzertverein in Munich, held for a changing instrument; the 2026 edition was for cello. Open to young musicians of all nationalities; no application fee.
- Organiser
- Münchener Konzertverein e.V.
- Instruments
- Cello
- Category
- Solo cello
- Rotating
- Instrument changes every edition; 2026 was cello
Next edition's instrument not announced - Age limits
- 2026 cello edition: born after 1 October 1999; any nationality
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Pre-registration, then application form, short CV, photo, ID copy, unedited video recordings and semi-final/final repertoire; no fee.
Rounds & time limits
- Round 1: video selection (max 25 min), up to 9 cellists invited
- Semi-final: 25-30 min (14 Oct 2026)
- Final: public, 3 candidates, max 40 min (15 Oct 2026, Allerheiligen-Hofkirche, Residenz München)
Repertoire
2026: Round 1 (video, max 25 min) two Piatti Caprices op. 25 or two Popper études plus 1st mvt of Beethoven Sonata op. 5/2 or op. 102/1; Semi-final Bach Suite No. 4 (mvts 1-3 or 4-6) and Rebecca Clarke Rhapsody; Final Auerbach Préludes op. 47 Nos. 21 and 24, Bartók Rhapsody No. 1, Britten Sonata op. 65 or Poulenc Sonata.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Pieter Wispelwey (chair)
- Gabriel Schwabe
- Sebastian Klinger
- Harald Eggebrecht
- Gesine Beck
Prizes
- 1st prize: EUR 7,000
- 2nd prize: EUR 5,000
- 3rd prize: EUR 3,000
- Audience award: EUR 3,000
- Top three: a public concert in Munich
Past editions
- 2026 — Munich, Allerheiligen-Hofkirche (14-15 October 2026) source
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source