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Rahn Music Prize (strings years)
Next edition
No future edition is announced on the official pages we could check.
Overview
Biennial prize competition for students at Swiss music academies, alternating between piano and string instruments. The 2026 string edition took place 20-22 January 2026 at the ZKO-Haus, Zurich, after a video preselection of 79 candidates. Winners receive cash prizes and four years of career support.
- Organiser
- Rahn Kulturfonds
- Instruments
- Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass
- Category
- Solo violin, Solo viola, Solo cello, Solo double bass
- Rotating
- Alternates piano / strings; next strings edition about 2028
Next edition's instrument not announced - Age limits
- Students of all nationalities at Swiss music academies; no age limit stated
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Not published on the official pages we could check.Rounds & time limits
- Video preselection (79 candidates in 2026)
- Live round in Zurich (23 candidates in 2026)
Repertoire
Not published on the official pages we could check.Jury & prizes
Jury
Not published on the official pages we could check.Prizes
Not published on the official pages we could check.Past editions
Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source