The artistic directors and artistic directors of the partner festivals each nominate two outstanding young musicians.
Specialist advisors from the music scene also submit two nominations each. These form the longlist of around 16 nominations.
Longlist/shortlist
The Kulturkreis office requests video recordings of all nominated talents and compiles portfolios.
All participating festivals and consultants view the portfolios.
In a jury meeting, the proposals are discussed and reduced to a shortlist of three candidates. These are invited to audition with a renowned orchestra.
Final round: Public concert
In a public concert the finalists will play accompanied by a renowned orchestra.
One prizewinner will be selected. Each festival, each expert advisor and the music committee of the Kulturkreis each have one vote.
The winner receives the prize money totalling €15,000 as well as an invitation to the partner festivals of the "Kulturkreis Tournee".
