Prizes 2025

The Hindemith International Viola Competition, organized by the Viola Foundation Walter Witte and the University of Music and Theatre Munich, aims to promote young violists in their musical development and to honor their performance level with prizes totaling € 17.500.

The jury reserves the right to not award particular prizes and/or to share prizes. There is no entitlement to a prize. The judges' decision is final.

 

Prizes

1st Prize

€8.000

2nd Prize

€4.000

3rd Prize

€2.000



special prizes

Special Prize
"Fondation Hindemith"

€1.500

Prize of the Fondation Hindemith for the best conception and/or the most convincing interpretation of the Sonata op.25/4 in the semi-final

Special Prize
"Walter Witte"

€1.000

Prize for the best interpretation of the commissioned piece



Special Prize

€500

Prize for the best moderation in the semi-final

Audience Award

€500

On the evening of the final, the audience will choose its winner.




Prizes from PIRASTRO GmbH

1st prize: 2x VIOLA EVAH PIRAZZI GOLD SET, 1x ROSIN EVAH PIRAZZI GOLD, 1x KorfkerRest VIOLA

2nd prize: 2x VIOLA EVAH PIRAZZI GOLD SET, 1x ROSIN EVAH PIRAZZI GOLD

3rd prize: 1x VIOLA EVAH PIRAZZI GOLD SET, 1x ROSIN EVAH PIRAZZI GOLD