The winners take the stage | Orchestra Final of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025

Описание: At the grand orchestra final of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025, the three finalists take the stage together with the Beethoven Orchester Bonn. Under the baton of Oksana Lyniv, each of them performs a piano concerto by Ludwig van Beethoven.

The evening concludes with the official award ceremony: the 1st Prize (€ 50,000), 2nd Prize (€ 25,000), and 3rd Prize (€ 10,000) will be announced and presented to the winners. The competition reaches its climax in a moment of recognition, celebration and new beginnings: for three young artists now embarking on their international careers.

Finalist Jonas Stark plays:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58

Finalist Amir Ron plays:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58

Finalist Seth Schultheis plays:
Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19

The Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn has two central goals: It is primarily dedicated to promoting young pianists of exceptional talent as they embark on their international careers. And the competition makes a major contribution to honoring Ludwig van Beethoven by drawing attention to his genius and perpetuating his memory in his “hometown” of Bonn.

The jury is comprised of leading personalities from the world of classical music: Nine internationally renowned pianists and musicians appraise the performances given during the competition and select those participants deemed worthy of recognition. The decisions of jury members are based on their expertise in terms of technique, repertoire and in-depth experience as classical musicians. The members represent a wide range of backgrounds and careers, all of which contribute to the diversity of the jury.

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