Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University Competition Berlin University of the Arts

Competition Categories:
Violoncello and Composition

Registration Deadline:
12.10.2026

Internal Playout:
21.10.2026

Detailed information regarding participation and registration can be found on university notice boards, at the faculties, and in the Rector's office, or at:

https://www.fmb-hochschulwettbewerb.de/ausschreibung-2027/

The following repertoire for the cello has been established for the internal university audition:

- J. S. Bach: Prelude and one additional movement of the candidate's choice from one of the Suites for Solo Cello, and

- F. Mendelssohn Bartholdy: 1st and 3rd movements from one of the sonatas for cello and piano, and

- First movement of one of the cello concertos designated for the final round.

Please also consult the call for applications for further details.

The following requirements have been established for the Composition subject regarding the internal university selection process:

- "Scores" and/or "documentation" of three works featuring diverse acoustic and/or electronic instrumentations, accompanied by an audio recording and/or video and a brief description of the compositional approach.

Please also consult the call for applications.