Schumann Chamber Music Prize Frankfurt
International competition for piano trio from March 11 to 13, 2025
From 11 to 13 March 2025, the HfMDK will be a meeting place for international chamber music ensembles. They will compete for the Schumann Chamber Music Prize Frankfurt in the piano trio category. The final round will take place in the Alte Oper as part of the renowned chamber music series of the Frankfurter Museums-Gesellschaft.
Inspiration Schumann - Meeting Point Chamber Music
The Schumann Chamber Music Prize Frankfurt is organised by the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMDK) and is substantially supported by the Dr. Marschner Foundation. Partners are the Frankfurter Museums-Gesellschaft, the Alte Oper Frankfurt, the Robert Schumann Society Frankfurt and the Festeburgkonzerte.
The city on the Main was of particular importance to Robert and Clara Schumann. Many contemporary composers also found in Robert Schumann an important source of inspiration. For this reason, a work by Robert Schumann or one of his epochal companions is always a compulsory piece in the competition.
The jury
The distinguished jury - Vera Martinez Mehner, Angelika Merkle, Stefan Heinemeyer, Heime Müller and Bart van de Roer - will be available to answer questions from each ensemble after the live rounds.
Prizes
All ensembles coming to Frankfurt will receive media coverage through live streams and radio recordings. The winning trios will be selected in three rounds of the competition. They can look forward to prizes with a total value of 18,000 euros, follow-up concerts and a media production as well as a special prize from the Schumann Society.
Following the competition, the ensembles in the final round can take part in a workshop and coaching day. The musicians work with professionals and concert organizers to hone their ensemble profile.
Venues
The venues for the International Chamber Music Competition are the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts (HfMDK) and the Alte Oper Frankfurt. The final round will take place in the Mozartsaal of the Alte Oper on 13 March 2025 and will include the presentation of an Audience Prize.
Participation
Conditions of participation and online registration will be available here soon
Contact us
Contact the competition office: wettbewerb@orga.hfmdk-frankfurt.de
Postal address:
Schumann Chamber Music Prize Frankfurt - Competition Office
c/o Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts
Eschersheimer Landstr. 29-39
D-60322 Frankfurt am Main
Artistic direction
Management
Sponsors & Partners
Sponsor
Dr. Marschner-Stiftung
Partner
- Frankfurter Museums-Gesellschaft e.V.
- Robert-Schumann-Gesellschaft Frankfurt am Main e.V.
- Alte Oper Frankfurt
- HfMDK-Stiftung
- Festeburgkonzerte
Cultural partner
hr2 kultur
