Graz - International Competition "Franz Schubert and Modern Music"

FS&MM is not a competition like any other. Bringing Schubert’s chamber music into relation with both new and the latest works can be a challenging as well as rewarding experience for all participants and reveals the many facets of a professional & versatile musician. With an attached international composition competition, the expansion of the chamber music repertoire gets actively promoted and the prizewinning piece(s) become(s) part of the individual repertoire of ensembles participating in the FS&MM competition. In addition, each competition edition commissions a new composition that is performed by finalists.

Deadlines

March 10 2027

Composition Competition

More information

In 2027, new compositions for mixed ensemble of Piano Duo with String Quartet (two pianos or piano, four hands with two violins, one viola, one violoncello) are being sought, organised by the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.

The primary aim of this competition is to encourage the creation of new chamber music works. The winning composition will be included as a compulsory piece in the repertoire of all piano duos admitted to the competition. It will be premiered during the final round of the 'Piano Duo' category, together with a selected string quartet from the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, at the 13^th International Competition "Franz Schubert and Modern Music" in February 2028.

The composer of the winning work will receive a prize of € 5,000.

The composition will be included as a compulsory piece in the competition repertoire. All piano duos admitted to the competition will be requested to prepare the work for performance in the final round.
Jury-preselected compositions will be added to the library of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz.
Performances of the work during the competition are planned to be recorded.