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Harmonizing the Future: Vienna's Vocal and Harp Music Renaissance

Vienna is set to resonate with a new wave of music as three landmark events take center stage in 2025. The COM.Positions initiative, the 5th International Helmut Deutsch Song Competition, and the Reinl Harp Competition are poised to redefine the city's musical landscape. These events highlight the contributions of young composers and musicians, offering a platform for contemporary vocal music and the enchanting art of the harp. Hosted by the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, these gatherings promise to enrich Austria's vibrant music scene.

Jun 30, 2025

1. COM.Positions

New vocal music needs a permanent place in the Austrian music scene: Since the dissolution of the ORF Choir, there has been no instrument for young composers in this country for a long time, which has led to composition classes continuing to primarily focus on instrumental music, resulting in little contemporary vocal music being created. We want to break this cycle and establish a permanent meeting place for new vocal music:

Mar 27, 2025 - May 28, 2026

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Vienna · University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna

2. 5th International Helmut Deutsch Song Competition - Final

The International Helmut Deutsch Song Competition is Vienna's first and only regularly held competition for singers dedicated exclusively to the song works of Austrian composers.

Sep 13, 2025

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Vienna · Palais Ehrbar

3. Reinl Harp Competition 2025

The Franz Josef Reinl Foundation, in cooperation with the mdw, is organizing the 2025 Harp Competition to promote young harpists.

25 - 27 Sep, 2025

University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Vienna · University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna

Conclusion

As Vienna prepares to host these transformative events in 2025, the city reaffirms its dedication to fostering creativity and innovation in music. Through COM.Positions, the International Helmut Deutsch Song Competition, and the Reinl Harp Competition, Vienna is not just preserving its rich musical heritage but also paving the way for new artistic expressions. These gatherings promise to inspire a new era of musical exploration, ensuring that the city's legacy as a musical cornerstone in the world remains robust and forward-looking.

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