Unfortunately the wonderful mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj had to cancel for the competition in Groningen, but we are happy to announce that we found an equally wonderful replacement: mezzo-soprano Ekaterina Levental, singer, harp player , creator of theatrical performances. Her autobiographical productions De Weg, De Grens en Schoppenvrouw as well as her project with pianist Frank Peters, to record the complete songs by Medtner, draw worldwide attention and praise.
The commissioned composition by Catharina Clement is almost ready, and will have this final title: “Storm Blossoms”… “In Circles” was a working title, but now that text and music have grown together, “Storm Blossoms” appeared to be the most appropriate.
We are looking forward to hear it premiered in Groningen during the semifinals of the ISLDC 2026 on 21 November.
More and more applications were coming in the last week, with already some marvelous duos!! We are so much looking forward to welcome you in Groningen.
Make up your mind about the repertoire and send in your applications, no need to hesitate any longer 😅.
In the jury we proudly look forward to welcome tenor Christoph Prégardien (Germany), mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj (Slovenia), soprano Anne Schwanewilms (Germany, Weimar), pianist Pauliina Tukiainen (Finland, Mozarteum Salzburg), pianist Sholto Kynoch (UK, Oxford Song) and pianist/artistic director Hans Eijsackers (Netherlands, Düsseldorf) and in the semifinals they will be joined by programmer Tamar Brüggemann, (Netherlands, Festival Wonderfeel).
The compulsory song, with working title “In Circles”, will be written by young Dutch composer Catharina Clement. The text is supposed to give the central theme for your program in the semifinals, and can be found here.
The next edition of the International Student LiedDuo Competition will take place 19-22 November 2026 in Groningen!
Among the jury members we look forward to welcome tenor Christoph Prégardien (Germany), mezzo-soprano Barbara Kozelj (Slovenia), pianist Sholto Kynoch (UK, Oxford Song) and pianist Pauliina Tukiainen (Finland, Mozarteum Salzburg).
The compulsory song will be written by young Dutch composer Catharina Clement.
After four intense days, we can finally announce the results of the finals of the International Student LiedDuo Competition 2024:
First Prize and a recital in the Salon de Musique de Eliane Lust in Paris:
Valerie Haunz and Sofi Simeonidis
In addition, the jury awarded the following prizes:
During the semi-finals the jury was joined by the student jury (consisting of 3 students of the Prins Claus Conservatorium Groningen) to award the:
We would like to thank all participants for their wonderful contributions to this fantastic edition of the International Student LiedDuo Competition 2024!
