23rd International Gustav Mahler Composition Prize

Composers of any nationality and without age limit are invited to submit compositions (duration max. 10 minutes) for saxophone, marimba, accordion and electronics.

The international artists Michael Krenn, Rupert Struber, Alexander Bauer and Michael Schwarzenbacher will present the award-winning works in a world premiere on July 11th 2026 at the

Musikforum Klagenfurt. In addition, the works will be recorded and broadcasted by the Austrian National Radio Station Ö1.

More info here.