Telekom Beethoven Competition 2027

The 12th Edition will take place from December 2–11, 2027. Information about applications, repertoire and jury will be published peu à peu from July 2026.

Prize Winners 2025

1st Prize Seth Schultheis

2nd Prize Amir Ron

3rd Prize Jonas Stark

Livestream

The entire competition was broadcasted worldwide via livestream. The chamber music final and the orchestra final were broadcasted on MagentaTV, and the orchestra final was also broadcasted on YouTube DW Classical Music, where it is remain available afterwards.

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Piano, Passion, Perfection - Inside the Telekom Beethoven Competition

Passion, perfection, and goosebumps?

This documentary takes you deep into the world of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2023. Young pianists compete for their future, host families open their hearts and homes, and the artistic direction offers a glimpse behind the scenes.

In Beethoven’s birthplace, Bonn, the film reveals the power of his music – connecting, shaping, timeless.