"...nicht für Frauenhände"? - Komponistinnen und Pianistinnen im 19. Jahrhundert

In the organizer's words:

In the 11th edition of the Telekom Beethoven Competition, female composers are part of the competition repertoire for the first time - an important step towards more visibility and diversity on the concert stages of tomorrow.

In addition to Beethoven, the participants in the second round of the competition will also perform compositions by Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt and Franz Schubert, as well as Fanny Hensel and Clara Schumann.

In order to specifically recognize this repertoire, the prize for the best interpretation of a work by a female composer will be awarded for the first time - endowed with 1,000 euros. This year, the Schumann Prize, which has been donated to the competition for a long time, also explicitly includes works by Clara Schumann as well as Robert.

The competition is accompanied by an exhibition at the Telekom headquarters in cooperation with the Research Center for Music and Gender at the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media. Historical letters, first editions and original sheet music offer insights into the life and work of selected female composers. The exhibition is accessible free of charge during the day and invites visitors not only to listen, but also to take a closer look and learn something new about Beethoven's contemporaries.

In cooperation with the Research Center Music and Gender at the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media.