Now on Permanent Contract: Valentin Eschmann passes probationary period as solo hornist with the Hungarian state opera in Budapest

Becoming a permanent member of the Hungarian state opera is not done in a day: The probationary period for new musicians can be up to four years. In...

"Young Artist of the Year": Weimar piano student Can Çakmur's new solo CD receives international acclaim

For his new solo CD, Weimar piano student Can Çakmur was named "Young Artist of the Year" by the ICMA, which presents the "International Classical...

UNESCO extends its cooperation with the professorship for Transcultural Music Studies by four years

The end of 2020 saw the finalisation of the evaluation of Weimar’s UNESCO chair for Transcultural Music Studies (TMS). The UNESCO Secretary General in...

Creating New Visions: Martin Sturm is appointed professor of organ and organ improvisation at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar

Organist Martin Sturm has been appointed as the youngest professor at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar. He has been teaching as a professor...

The Art of Story Telling: Prof. Anna Garzuly-Wahlgren is appointed new professor for flute at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar

The University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar has appointed Anna Garzuly-Wahlgren as the new professor for flute. Prof. Garzuly-Wahlgren, born in...

Great success for Weimar Cello Class: Friedrich Thiele wins second prize and audience’s choice at the 68th International ARD Music Competition

This success rounds off an excellent competition year for the cello class of Prof. Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT...

The jury has decided: The nine Prize Winners of the 9th International LOUIS SPOHR Competition for Young Violinists have been decided

The jury has cast their vote: The 9th international LOUIS SPOHR COMPETITION for young violinists at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar has...

Crowning moment for successful series: Liedduo Mikhail Timoshenko and Elitsa Desseva win 1st prize at the Wigmore Hall International Song Competition

The heart of international song beats in the renowned London Wigmore Hall. Now Liedduo, trained at the University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar, has won...