The International Chamber Music Competition “Franz Schubert and Modern Music” (FS&MM) was established by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz in 1989. Right from the start, it was about bringing Schubert’s chamber music into relation with both new and the latest works for the corresponding line-up.
The competition is held triennially, in the categories Duo for Voice and Piano (Lied) as well as Trio for Piano , Violin and Violoncello.
Important dates
First round:
February 5, 2022: video submission by all invited ensembles
February 6 - 11, 2022: Jury evaluation phase and decision meeting
February 14, 2022: Announcement of semi-finalists
Summer Chamber Music Festival - Semi-finals and finals
July 20 - 24, 2022: Semi-finals and finals on-site in Graz
July 21 – 22, 2022: Semi-finals (Lied Duo and Piano Trio)
July 23, 2022: Finals (Lied Duo and Piano Trio)
The most characteristic element of this international competition is the link it creates between well-known repertoire and contemporary music. Contemporary music is not seen as garnish, but as a challenge that demands serious work and reflection. In both categories, the expansion of chamber music repertoire is actively pursued through composition competitions. In addition to the self-chosen repertoire, participants will add compulsory pieces to their program.
Entry conditions
Musicians born after February 15 1985 are eligible to apply.
Application deadline is October 12, 2021.
Past Laureates
Simply Quartet – 1st prize 2018 (category: String Quartet); Trio Marvin – 2nd prize 2018 (category: Piano Trio); Mikhail Timoshenko (bass-baritone) and Elitsa Desseva (piano) – 1st prize 2018 (category: Lied); Trio Atos – 1st prize 2006 (category: Piano Trio); Peter Schöne (baritone) and Norie Takahashi (piano) – 1st prize and audience prize 2003 (category: Lied); Jerusalem Quartet – 1st prize 1997 (category: String Quartet)
For more information, please visit the International Chamber Music Competition Franz Schubert and Modern Music's website.
Piano Trio:
Chia Chou (Canada), Chair; Kirsten Dawes (South Africa); Ellen Magrete Flesjø (Norway); Lucy Gould (United Kingdom); Stefan Heinemeyer (Germany); Chloë Herteleer (Belgium); Catherine Klipfel (France); Minna Pensola (Finland)
Lied:
Joseph Breinl (Germany), Chair; Lina Maria Åkerlund (Sweden); Christine Lemke-Matwey (Germany); André Morsch (Germany); Anthony Spiri (Usa); Christianne Stotijn (Netherlands); Robin Tritschler (Ireland); Roger Vignoles (United Kingdom)
- Prize money totalling approximately 65,000 EUR
- Career consulting and supervision for selected prizewinners.
- Special awards and scholarships to play concerts (around 20 partnerships) and take part in masterclasses.
- Workshops in the fields of career planning, self-management and the music outreach.