Applications Open for International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instruments (Horn)
The International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instruments has firmly established itself as a worldwide recognized stage for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, and Tuba. It takes place once a year in Düsseldorf since 2006.
The Aeolus Competition is open to young musicians of all nationalities younger than 28 years. The total prize is € 60,000, with the first prize winning € 20,000.
2025 applicants can now submit their registration for the instruments horn, oboe, or saxophone. Applications are made via MUVAC
Please check the information about previous competitive successes and positions held in your Muvac profile for relevance and completeness, as these represent an important criterion for selection.
The Application deadline is April 30, 2025, with the competition taking place September 9-14, 2025.
No payment is required when applying. The participation fee is only due after an invitation has been issued.
Click this link to learn more about the 2025 International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instruments.
Previous horn winners, who have gone on to professional careers include:
Karsten Hoffmann – Winner 2022
Staatsoper Berlin – Solo Horn
Bora Demir – Winner 2018
Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin – Solo Horn
Pascal Deuber – Winner 2018
Bayerische Staatsoper – Solo Horn, 1st Prize ARD Competition 2021
Alec Frank Gemmill – Winner 2011
Solo Horn Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Zoltán Mácsai – Winner 2007
Sächsische Staatskapelle Dresden – Solo Horn
Paolo Mendes – Winner 2007
2010/2011 Solo Horn German Symphony Orchestra, Berlin
Click this link to learn more about the 2025 International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instruments.
