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German Musical Instrument Fund Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 26-28 February 2027
- Location
- Lübeck
- Registration deadline
- 30 October 2026
- Fee
- EUR 100
Source: deutsche-stiftung-musikleben.de
Overview
Audition competition (34th edition in 2027) in which the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben awards loans of fine string instruments from the German Musical Instrument Fund to young violinists, violists and cellists. Applicants need German citizenship or long-term residence in Germany and a recent prize at a renowned competition or comparable qualification.
- Organiser
- Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben with the German Federal Government
- Instruments
- Violin, Viola, Cello
- Category
- Solo violin, Solo viola, Solo cello
- Age limits
- Born in 1999 or later (2027 edition); German citizens or residents of Germany for at least two years
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online application with CV in German, proof of competition success and video links; EUR 100 registration fee. Applications open 1 August 2026, deadline 30 October 2026.
Rounds & time limits
- Video pre-selection: three videos of 20-30 min each
- Audition weekend: about 20 min of playing chosen by the jury
Repertoire
Three stylistically different works, incl. at least one multi-movement work, one Baroque or Classical work, one work by a female composer and one with a slow movement; the jury chooses about 20 minutes.
Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
- Loan of a valuable instrument, typically for one year with option to extend
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source