Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition
The Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition is a music competition for young conductors in Bamberg, Germany.[1]
History
The competition was founded by the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, 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.[2]
Winners
| Year | 1st prize | 2nd prize | 3rd prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 |  Gustavo Dudamel
| ||
| 2007 | Not awarded |  Shi-yeon Sung
| |
| 2010 |  Ainars Rubikis |
 Aziz Shokhakhimov |
 Yordan Kamdzhalov
|
| 2013 |  Lahav Shani |
 David Danzmayr  Tung-Chieh Chuang |
not awarded |
| 2016 |  Kah Chung Wong |
 Sergey Neller |
Valentin Uryupin
|
2010
The 3rd competition took place in Bamberg, Germany, from February 26 to March 7, 2010.
Jury
Marina Fistoulari-Mahler (honorary juror)- Jonathan Nott (president)
Herbert Blomstedt- John Carewe
Wolfgang Fink
Jonathan Mills- Jan Nast
- Matthias Pintscher
A member of the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
Competitors
Elizabeth Askren- Cornelius Heine
Seokwon Hong
Yordan Kamdzhalov
Francesco Lanzillotta-
Alexander Prior 
Ainars Rubikis- Scott Seaton
Aziz Shokakimov- Lam Tran
Kosuke Tsunoda- Xenia Zharko
Repertoire
- Joseph Haydn - Symphony No. 104
- Gustav Mahler - Symphony No. 4
- Gustav Mahler - A selection from his lieder cycles
- Matthias Pintscher - Towards Osiris
- Anton Webern - Five pieces for orchestra, op.10
- Jörg Widmann - Con brio
References
- ^ "Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition". Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved 21 July 2009.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Bamberger symphoniker:International Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize Competition". Retrieved 21 July 2009.