Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize
Encyclopedia
The Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition is a music competition for young conductors
in Bamberg
, Germany
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, with the idea of helping young conductors during the start of their conducting careers. The first prize includes a cash prize and engagements with several orchestras.
Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
in Bamberg
Bamberg
Bamberg is a city in Bavaria, Germany. It is located in Upper Franconia on the river Regnitz, close to its confluence with the river Main. Bamberg is one of the few cities in Germany that was not destroyed by World War II bombings because of a nearby Artillery Factory that prevented planes from...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
History
The competition was founded by the Bamberg Symphony OrchestraBamberg Symphony Orchestra
The Bamberg Symphony is a German orchestra based in Bamberg and well known for its artistic excellence and frequent international touring...
, with the idea of helping young conductors during the start of their conducting careers. The first prize includes a cash prize and engagements with several orchestras.
Winners
- 2004, Gustavo DudamelGustavo DudamelGustavo Adolfo Dudamel Ramírez is a Venezuelan conductor and violinist. He is currently the principal conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony in Gothenburg, Sweden, and music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Los Angeles, California...
- 2007, No first prize awarded, 2nd prize Shi-Yeon Sung
- 2010III Gustav Mahler Conducting CompetitionThe III Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition took place in Bamberg, Germany, from February 26 to March 7, 2010. The competitor from Latvia, Ainars Rubikis, was declared the winner with Aziz Shokakimov taking second and Yordan Kamdzhalov in third place.-Jury:** Marina Fistoulari-Mahler ** ...
, Ainars Rubikis