Our dear friend and colleague, tenor Christoph Prégardien unfortunately is forced to cancel his participation in the jury in November. He feels very sorry, but together we found the lovely contralto and dedicated teacher Ingeborg Danz (Germany) to be able to take his place as a jury member and chairwoman on such short notice. We look forward to welcome her in Groningen with her wisdom, experience and kindness.
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, “Storm Blossoms” has been sent to all participants by the beginning of October.
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 😅.
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.