FAQ - International Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition
- When will the next competition take place?
- When is the application deadline for the next competition?
- How can I apply for the competition?
- What is the value of the prizes?
- Who won the last competitions?
- Who is in the jury?
- Is the competition open to the public?
When will the next competition take place?
The next International Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition is scheduled for spring 2010.
When is the application deadline for the next competition?
Detailed information about the competition will be provided online soon.
How can I apply for the competition?
Detailed information about the competition will be provided online soon.
What is the value of the prizes?
The first prize carries the value of 20,000 €, the second 10,000 € and the third and fourth prizes are 5,000 €.
Who won the last competitions?
The winners of the 2004 competition were
1st Prize: Gustavo Dudamel, Venezuela
2nd Prize: Ivo Venkov, Bulgaria
3rd Prize: Oksana Lyniv, Urkaine
4th Prize: Toshihiko Matsunuma, Japan
Special Encouragement Award: Lukasz Borowicz
The winners of the 2007 competition were
1st Prize (not awarded)
2nd Prize: Shi-Yeon Sung, South Korea
3rd Prize: Benjamin Shwartz, USA
4th Prize: Ewa Strusinska, Poland
Special Encouragement Award: Yoel Gamzou
Who is in the jury?
The jury of the International Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition consists of internationally renowned conductors, composers and managers. Marina Mahler, grand-daughter of Gustav Mahler, is honorary member of the jury. For a complete list of jury members in 2007 please click here. The jury for the upcoming competition in 2010 has not been decided yet and will probably be announced in autumn 2008.