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International Theobald Böhm Competition for Flute and Alto Flute

Munich, Germany · Internationaler Theobald-Böhm-Wettbewerb für Flöte und Altflöte

Next edition

Edition
2028
Dates
6-10 March 2028
Location
Schloss Nymphenburg (Johannissaal), Munich
Registration deadline
15 February 2028
Fee
EUR 100

Source: theobald-boehm-archiv-und-wettbewerb.de

Overview

International flute competition in Munich (Schloss Nymphenburg) devoted to the music of Theobald Böhm, held roughly every three years since 2006. Open to flutists up to age 32; includes a special round and prize for alto flute in G and a prize for the best participant under 20.

Organiser
Theobald-Böhm-Gesellschaft e.V. / Theobald-Böhm-Stiftung
Instruments
Flute, Alto flute
Category
Solo flute
Age limits
up to 32

Rules & repertoire

Registration & fee

Postal application with biography, photo, ID copy, programme and proof of fee payment (email registration not accepted).

Rounds & time limits

  • Round 1: about 15 min
  • Round 2: about 16 participants, about 25 min
  • Alto flute round for best alto flute players
  • Round 3: about 8 participants, about 20 min
  • Winners' concert

Repertoire

2028: Round 1 Böhm Etude Op. 37 No. 15 or 22, Schubert/Böhm Ständchen (flute or alto flute), a Telemann Fantasia; Round 2 Böhm Souvenir d'Altdorf Op. 23, first movement of Hindemith/Martinu/Prokofiev sonata, Bozza Image or Karg-Elert Sonata appassionata; alto flute round Schubert/Böhm Das Fischermädchen; Round 3 Böhm Andante Op. 27 or 31 plus Grande Polonaise Op. 16 or Variations Op. 21.

Jury & prizes

Jury

  • Martin Belič (President)
  • Mario Bruno
  • Meng Deng
  • Marija Đurđević
  • Andriy Karpyak
  • Ulla Miilmann
  • Nikos Nikopoulos

Prizes

  • 1st prize: EUR 5,000
  • 2nd prize: EUR 3,000
  • 3rd prize: EUR 2,000
  • Special prize for best alto flute in G
  • Special prize for best participant under 20

Past editions

  • 2025 — Munich source
    1st: Haeun Kim (South Korea); 2nd: Anamarija Lajh (Slovenia); 3rd: Ana Tutić (Croatia); Alto flute prize: Anamarija Lajh (Slovenia); Under-20 prize: Chayeun Kim (South Korea)
  • 2022 — Munich source
    1st: Metka Crnugelj (Slovenia); 2nd: Jeongyeon Lee (South Korea); 3rd: Eva Faganelj (Slovenia)

Summarised from official sources, last checked 10 Nov 2026. Main source