Leipzig celebrates the Bach Prize winner in 2024 with a festive concert

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The International Johann Sebastian Bach competition in Leipzig, one of the most important music competitions worldwide, recently closed its goals and announced the talented award winners from different countries. From July 17th to 27th, 2024, 108 talented musicians from 19 nations showed their skills in the disciplines of organ, vocals as well as violoncello and baroque violoncello. The final took place in the venerable Thomunchenkirche and attracted the best talents from the world of classical music.

meaning of the competition for the music scene

The Bach competition in Leipzig is not only a competition for the best musicians, but also a platform that promotes the appreciation for Johann Sebastian Bach's works and makes young talents visible. President Robert Levin emphasized how overwhelming the quality of the performances was. "The outstanding dedication of the participants made it difficult for the jurors to choose the winners," said Levin, emphasizing that the juries consisted of some of the most renowned Bach interpreters in the world.

The winners 2024

The prices were awarded in three categories, with a doped sum of up to 10,000 euros for the first prize. Here are this year's award winners:

  • organ:
    • 1. Price: Julian Emanuel Becker (19 years, Germany)
    • 2. Price: Jakub Moneta (19 years, Poland)
    • 3. Price: Grant Smith (24 years, USA)
  • vocals:
    • 1. Price: Lara Morger (31 years old, old, Switzerland)
    • 2. Price: Anton Haupt (27 years, bass, Germany)
    • 3. Price: Elena Elsa Tsantidis (24 years, soprano, Germany)
  • violoncello/baroque violoncello:
    • 1. Price: Victor Garcia Garcia (30 years, Spain)
    • 2. Price: Johannes Gray (27 years, USA)
    • 3. Price: Bartolomeo Dandolo Marchesi (30 years, Italy)

special awards and engagements

In addition to the main prices, special prices were awarded, including scholarships for master classes and CD productions. As a sign of recognition, the winners may also hope for engagements at various festivals and concerts that are planned for the coming years. This is a valuable opportunity for the artists to present their music to a wider audience and to further expand their careers.

A look at the next steps

The XXIV. International Johann Sebastian Bach competition turned out to be an exciting platform for young talents and underlines the continued relevance of classical music in today's world. The next competition will be scheduled for March 2025 and will concentrate on the piano. These events create a lively cultural climate that inspires both the musicians and the audience.

The event found its crowning conclusion in the old town hall of Leipzig, and despite the incoming competition, the message was clear: there are promising talents that are ready to continue the torch of classical music. For many participants it was not just a competition, but a way to network and exchange ideas with like -minded musicians.

- Nag