Founded in 1956, the International Robert Schumann Competition moved to Zwickau, the birthplace of Robert Schumann, in 1963. It joined the World Federation of International Music Competitions, Geneva, as a member in 1961. It has two categories: piano and singing. Pianists, male and female singers are judged separately and are each awarded a first to third prize. A special prize for the best song accompanist was first awarded in 1989. Since 1996 the Competition takes place every four years.
The 19th International Robert Schumann Competition 2024 will take place from 6 to 16 June 2024.
Piano
1st prize - 10,000 € and gold medal
2nd prize - 7,500 € and silver medal
3rd prize - 5,000 € and bronze medal
4th to 6th places - Diploma
Female singers
1st prize - 10,000 € and gold medal
2nd prize - 7,500 € and silver medal
3rd prize - 5,000 € and bronze medal
4th to 6th places - Diploma
Male singers
1st prize - 10,000 € and gold medal
2nd prize - 7,500 € and silver medal
3rd prize - 5,000 € and bronze medal
4th to 6th places - Diploma
Special prize
for Best Song Accompanist - 3,000 €
Participants of the second qualification will be given a Certificate of Participation.
The gold medallists in each category will be suggested for concert performances, e.g. in the member cities of the Schumann-Netzwerk and the pianist at the Chopin Festival in Nohant, France.
Subject to change. In case of doubt the German text is applicable.
