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24.07.2025
The ZOLTÁN KODÁLY International Brass Competition took place in Debrecen, Hungary, from 5 to 13 July. Three of the prizes went to students in Prof Reinhold Friedrich's trumpet class at the Karlsruhe University of Music:1st prize went to Sandro Hirsch - he is also principal trumpet of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn.The 4th prize was awarded to Tobias Krieger, who will be principal trumpeter in the orchestra of Münster Theatre from the 2025/26 season onwards.A 5th prize went to Hayato Kodama, 16,… Weiterlesen
22.07.2025
Jaehee Jeong, currently a soloist exam student in the class of Prof Kalle Randalu, has won 2nd prize at the 2nd International Vienna Piano Competition 2025 ‘Wiener Klassik’.The competition took place from 12 to 14 July 2025 in Vienna, Austria. On 14 July, she also had the honour of performing at the prizewinners' concert in the Glass Hall of the Musikverein Vienna.
21.07.2025
The Karlsruhe University of Musicmourns the loss of MrProfessor Andreas Schröder*9.6.1939 † 12.7.2025In addition to his main position as cantor at St Stephen's Catholic Church, Andreas Schröder was a lecturer in artistic and liturgical organ playing at the Karlsruhe University of Music from 1967 to 2006. He also taught harpsichord and church music history at times. In recognition of his many years of service, Andreas Schröder was awarded the title of professor in May 1979. Andreas Schröder was… Weiterlesen
17.07.2025
As scheduled after three years, a new election or confirmation of the vice-rectorships at the Karlsruhe University of Music was due. Prof. Dr Matthias Wiegandt, Rector of the Karlsruhe University of Music, proposed to the University Senate the extension of two Vice-Rectorates and a new election. All three Vice-Rectorships were elected or confirmed by a large majority: The new Vice-Rector is the singer Prof. Christiane Libor, who will devote herself to networking the specialist groups… Weiterlesen
15.07.2025
Tai-Wei Huang from the soloist exam class of Prof. Roberto Domingos has won the 2nd prize in the 29th Carl Filtsch Competition from 8-12.7 in Sibiu / Hermannstadt (Romania). In the final he played the Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor op. 37 by Ludwig van Beethoven with the Sibiu Philharmonic under the direction of Miguel Campos Neto. This international piano and composition competition is dedicated to the memory of the extraordinary Transylvanian musician Carl Filtsch, who was born in… Weiterlesen