Ernst von Siemens Music Prize to Sir Simon Rattle learn more
The Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation donates 4 million euros for the first time in 2025! learn more
Composer Prize to Kristine Tjøgersen learn more
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16.1.2025

Ernst von Siemens Music Prize 2025 Awarded to Sir Simon Rattle

The 2025 Ernst von Siemens Music Prize will be awarded to British-German conductor Sir Simon Rattle. The Board of Trustees of the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation honours one of the most significant and influential conductors of our time.

16.1.2025

2025 Composer Prizes to Ashkan Behzadi, Bastien David and Kristine Tjøgersen

The 2025 Composer Prizes, each worth 35,000 euros, have been awarded to Ashkan Behzadi (Iranian-Canadian), Bastien David (France), and Kristine Tjøgersen (Norway). In addition to the Prize money, music productions are also part of the Prizes.

16.1.2025

The Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation Awards a Total of 4 Million Euros for the First Time

The Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation will award a total of four million euros in project funding for the first time in 2025. Of this amount, the largest share of 3.3 million euros will support contemporary music projects worldwide. Compared to the previous year, the amount of funding has increased by around 350,000 euros.
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