GUSTAV MAHLER COMPOSITION PRIZE 2026

What's it about?

Thu, October 15, 2026, 7:00 PM, Johannes Church Klagenfurt, Martin Luther Platz 1, 9020 Klagenfurt World premiere of the prize-winning works For the world premiere of the awarded works, an ensemble of outstanding international artists has been assembled, including Michael Krenn, Rupert Struber, Alexander Bauer, and Michael Schwarzenbacher. JURY: Michael Krenn, Chair (Austria) Angelina Castello, (Mexico, Austria) Sarah Nemtsov (Germany) Nina Šenk (Slovenia) The jury's decision will be made at the end of May 2026 and is final. PRIZES: 1st Prize (sponsored by the Carinthian Savings Bank Foundation): EUR 3,000 2nd Prize (sponsored by the State of Carinthia): EUR 1,500 3rd Prize (sponsored by the Music Forum Klagenfurt): EUR 500 Ticket price: EUR 15 / 10 Discounts are available for youth up to 18 years, students, apprentices, civil and military service members, and seniors. Discount for Ö1 Club members (10%) Discount for Carinthia – KulturPass and Carinthia Kultur Card holders Children up to 14 years old...

Where?

Johanneskirche Klagenfurt, Martin Luther Platz 1
Linsengasse 55

Organiser: Musikforum Klagenufrt