Southwest Saxony is once again a mecca for talented young musicians from all over the world. Until May 11, 94 young musicians will be demonstrating their skills at the international instrumental competition in Markneukirchen. They are aged between 14 and 30 and come from 25 countries, as the town council announced on Thursday. Most of the participants came from Germany and South Korea, followed by China and Portugal. Meanwhile, preparations are underway in Zwickau for the international Robert Schumann competition for piano and voice. In a month's time, 66 young pianists and 79 singers are expected to take part - also from Asia and America.
This year, the instrumental competition in Markneukirchen will be held in the oboe and trombone categories. Prizes of up to 7,000 euros await the best. The program includes three selection tests and a final round with orchestra. The auditions are open to the public. The renowned competition is being held for the 59th time. The town of Markneukirchen is internationally renowned for musical instrument making. It has a tradition of more than 350 years in the region.
