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8th International Nikolaus-Fheodoroff-Composition-Prize
Timeline
Submission period
Fri Apr 11 at 04AM UTC
End of submission period
Thu Apr 30, 2026 at 09:59PM UTC
Results date
Fri Oct 30, 2026 at 04PM UTC
Composer, conductor, pianist and sound engineer, Professor Nikolaus Fheodoroff (b 15 September 1931; d 27 August 2011) was for several decade a major influence in the musical life of Carinthia. In 2013, the Province of Carinthia, in co-operation with members of the Fheodoroff family, initiated the International Nikolaus-Fheodoroff-Composition-Prize, in recognition of his contribution.
In honour of the Carinthian composer, the Province of Carinthia hereby announces the 8th International Nikolaus-Fheodoroff-Composition-Prize, in accordance with § 4 section 1 lit. a) and lit. b) of the K-KFördG, LGBl. Nr. 45/2002 idgF [Carinthian Cultural Promotion Act] in the
category:
instrumental & optional
electronics (playback or live)
cast:
1 piano for 1-2 players, drums,
accordion and double bass;
optional electronics (playback or live)
duration:
10 - 15 minutes.
A composition is expected, with the aim of expanding the repertoire with contemporary contributions. Therefore, the work submitted for the competition may not be previously published or performed.
The Prize, which carries a value of € 15,000, will be awarded in 2027. A world premiere of the award-winning composition is planned as part of the Carinthian Summer Festival 2027 (probably Platypus Ensemble).
Eligible applicants
Composers of all ages and nationalities are eligible to enter.
Deadline: 30. April 2026
Details are available at web pages:
https://www.kulturchannel.at/ausschreibungen/artikel/land-kaernten/artikel/ausschreibung-des-8-internationalen-nikolaus-fheodoroff-kompositions-preises/
In honour of the Carinthian composer, the Province of Carinthia hereby announces the 8th International Nikolaus-Fheodoroff-Composition-Prize, in accordance with § 4 section 1 lit. a) and lit. b) of the K-KFördG, LGBl. Nr. 45/2002 idgF [Carinthian Cultural Promotion Act] in the
category:
instrumental & optional
electronics (playback or live)
cast:
1 piano for 1-2 players, drums,
accordion and double bass;
optional electronics (playback or live)
duration:
10 - 15 minutes.
A composition is expected, with the aim of expanding the repertoire with contemporary contributions. Therefore, the work submitted for the competition may not be previously published or performed.
The Prize, which carries a value of € 15,000, will be awarded in 2027. A world premiere of the award-winning composition is planned as part of the Carinthian Summer Festival 2027 (probably Platypus Ensemble).
Eligible applicants
Composers of all ages and nationalities are eligible to enter.
Deadline: 30. April 2026
Details are available at web pages:
https://www.kulturchannel.at/ausschreibungen/artikel/land-kaernten/artikel/ausschreibung-des-8-internationalen-nikolaus-fheodoroff-kompositions-preises/