For the Academy of Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl, musical talent promotion has always been not only an important component, but also a matter of the heart. This year, the focus was on the string instruments of a symphony orchestra: violins, violas, cellos, double basses and harp. 150 applications from ten countries were received. A specialist jury selected 25 highly gifted participants who enjoyed three days of continuing education with renowned lecturers. The costs for this tuition-free seminar are borne by the Academy of Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl, supported both by the State of Tyrol and the Tiroler Festspiele Erl.

For the crowning finale, the young soloists – all between 20 and 25 years old – had an audition under conditions identical to a real application on the program. The best in their register were chosen after competent assessment by the specialist jury. They will delight the audience on July 25, 2023 on the stage of the Festspielhaus with their skills.

WINNERS:

Anna-Maria Forster
Harp

Maria Gzyl
Violin

Philomène Incici
Viola

Ji Woo Yoon
Cello

Jakub Zon
Double Bass

LECTURERS:

Renate Linorter
Vienna Philharmonic (1st violin)

Johann Hindler
Vienna Philharmonic (1st violin)

Raffaele Gionnotti
Vienna Philharmonic (1st viola)

Erich Rinner
Tiroler Landeskonservatorium (Deputy Director)

Francesco Iorio
Concertmaster of the Orchestra of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl

Dr. Siegfried Dillersberger
Friends of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl

Anastasiya Sychova
Section Leader 2nd Violin Orchestra of the Tiroler Festspiele Erl

The winners in the attached photo from right to left:

Maria Gzyl / Violin

Jakub Zon / Double Bass

Philomène Incicim / Viola

Anna-Maria Forster / Harp

Ji Woo Yoon / Cello