13th International Telemann Competition for period string instruments and chamber music ensembles
March 21 to 30, 2025 in Magdeburg

Welcome!

For the 13th time, the International Telemann Society invites musicians to take part in the International Telemann Competition in Magdeburg. This year, for the first time, the public competition will focus on two categories: historical string instruments (baroque violin, viola da gamba) and chamber music ensembles. The competition is intended for young musicians  who are committed to historically informed performance practice.

The international jury includes Barthold Kuijken (chair), Mechthild Karkow, Enrico Gatti, Mime Brinkmann, Arnie Tanimoto (jury members for strings) and additionally for chamber music ensembles: Alfredo Bernardini, Dorothee Oberlinger, and Nicholas Parle.

Participants can expect an inspiring repertoire and the finalists in the historical string instruments category can once again look forward to being accompanied by the renowned Leipziger Barockorchester. In addition, winners of the competition can look forward to awards worth a total of EUR 15,500 in the respective categories and concert engagements at renowned early music festivals, among others.