School of Music Hanns Eisler Berlin. For the future of music.

Teaser Veranstaltungen Februar

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Senate Administration

Amendments to higher education agreements signed

Just under a year after the renegotiation of university contracts began, Berlin's state universities signed an amendment to the existing university contracts on 11 February 2026.

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Das Kritische Orchester an der Eisler

Zw?lf internationale junge Dirigent*innen sind zur Zusammenarbeit mit dem Kritischen Orchester? nach Berlin eingeladen, um mit den professionellen Orchestermusiker*innen zu proben und Orchester-Feedback zu erhalten.

Voice/Music Theatre, Direction

Strings, Harp, Guitar

Wind, Percussion, Conducting, Correpetition

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Piano, Composition, Theoretical Studies

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Xunyue Zhang and Maxim Tzekov win at the International Mozart Competition

Xunyue Zhang from Prof. Stephan Picard's violin class won first prize at the Mozarteum International Mozart Competition. Third prize went to Maxim Tzekov, who also studies at the Eisler School.

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Competition

First prize for Georgii Moroz at the International Violin Competition in Singapore

Ukrainian violinist Georgii Moroz was awarded first prize at the International Violin Competition in Singapore. Fifth and sixth prizes went to Eisler students SongHa Choi and Qingzhu Weng.

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Competition

Supernova Award for Quartet Effel with David Patyra

Saxophonist David Patyra, who studies with Xavier Larsson Paez, won first prize at the 2026 Supernova Competition in Belgium with his saxophone Quartet Effel.

Orbituary

We mourn the loss of Prof. Martin Bruns

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of our former voice professor and vice-rector Martin Bruns, who passed away far too early at the age of only 65 after a serious illness.

[Translate to English:] Junger Mann im schwarzen Smoking vor dunklem Hintergrund

Competition

Junyoung Choi wins prizes at SD Seoul International Vocal Competition and Concorso Viotti

The South Korean baritone from Ralf Lukas' singing class won the Grand Prize at the SD Seoul International Vocal Competition 2025 and third prize at the Concorso Viotti in Vercelli.

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Alumni News

Kens Lui takes up as principal conductor at Chemnitz Theatre

Eisler alumnus Kens Lui is to become the new principal conductor at the Chemnitz Municipal Theatres. He completed his master's degree in conducting at the Eisler under Prof. Ehwald, Prof. Vitlin and Prof. Baum.

Frau mit langen Haaren und Brille in dunkler Kleidung

Eisler News

Prof. Andrea Tober elected chair of the RKM

The presidents and rectors of Germany's 24 music academies have elected Eisler Rector Prof. Andrea Tober as the new chair of the Rectors' Conference (RKM). She will take up the post in October.

Junger Mann vor grauer Wand mit wei?em Hemd und schwarzer Jacke

Alumni News

Kyungmin Park Assistant Conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra

The Eisler alumnus has been selected as assistant conductor of the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra and junior assistant conductor at the Dutch National Opera for the 2025–26 season.

Eisler News

Code of Conduct published by the HfM

Eisler compiled a code of conduct in a participatory process and published it following a decision by the Academic Senate. The printed brochure is now available at the school.

Trombone competition

First prize for Fedir Sheiko at the IPV competition

Ukrainian bachelor's student Fedir Sheiko from Prof. Louise Pollock's class won first prize in the IPV competition for tenor and bass trombone.

Junger Mann im Anzug vor schwarzem Hintergrund

Lied competition

Bo Wang wins Helmut Deutsch Lied Competition in Vienna

Bass-baritone Bo Wang, a master's student of Prof. Roman Trekel, was awarded first prize and the audience prize at the 5th International Helmut Deutsch Lied Competition in Vienna.

Violin competition

Lilia Pocitari and Yesong Sophie Lee successful at Seoul International Music Competition

Two Eisler students emerged as winners of the prestigious Seoul International Music Competition 2025: Lilia Pocitari with 2nd prize and Yesong Sophie Lee with 3rd prize.

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Competition

Robert Neumann winner of International German Piano Award 2025

Robert Neumann won the 14th International German Pianist Prize and the Schott Music Audience Prize at the International Piano Forum in Frankfurt. He is currently studying with Prof. Eldar Nebolsin in the concert exam programme.

Engagement

Hyun Jung Song principal oboist of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Oboist Hyun Jung Song is currently completing her Konzertexamen with Prof. Dominik Wollenweber and Prof. Viola Wilmsen and, after passing her probationary period, is now a permanent member of the renowned British orchestra.

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Alumni News

Liana Lessmann appointed to HMT Leipzig

Clarinettist and Eisler graduate Liana Le?mann has been appointed professor of wind chamber music at the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy University of Music and Theatre in Leipzig. She completed her master's degree in chamber music with Prof. Martin Spangenberg with the Pacific Quintet.

Alumni News

First prize for Youbien Lee at the Isang Yun Competition 2025

Cellist and Eisler graduate Youbien Lee, a student of Prof. Troels Svane, won first prize and the audience award, the UNESCO City of Music Special Prize, at the internationally renowned Isang Yun Competition 2025 in Tongyeong, South Korea.

Competition

Sonja Kowollik wins 4th prize at the Shanghai International Musician Competition

The jury of the Shanghai International Musician Competition awarded pianist Sonja Kowollik from Prof. Jonathan Aner's chamber music class fourth prize. The holistic competition is the first of its kind for pianists.

Competition

Boyang Zhang awarded second prize at the World Marimba Competition

Percussionist and bachelor's student Boyang Zhang was awarded second prize, the audience prize and other prizes at the 8th World Marimba Competition in Hangzhou, China.

Alumni News

Yuval Weinberg Chief Conductor of the Berlin Radio Choir from 2028

Israeli conductor Yuval Weinberg will become chief conductor and artistic director of the Rundfunkchor Berlin from the 2028/29 season. He studied with Prof. J?rg-Peter Weigle at the Eisler Academy.

Blonde Frau, schwarz gekleidet mit Bratsche vor schwarzem Hintergrund

Competition

Third prize for Martta Kunnola at the Hindemith Viola Competition

Finnish violist Martta Kunnola, a student of Prof. Nils M?nkemeyer, won third prize at the International Hindemith Viola Competition in Munich.

Junge Geigerin und junger Pianist im Konzert

Chamber Music Competition

Duo Rodin wins the Renzo Giubergia Prize in Turin

The Duo Rodin, consisting of violinist Sofia Manvati and pianist Giorgio Lazzari from Prof. Jonathan Aner's piano chamber music class, has won the 2025 Premio Renzo Giubergia, worth €13,000.

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