Siemens Conductors Scholarship for the Karajan-Akademie
As part of the training at the Karajan-Akademie, the Siemens Arts Program offers a scholarship for conducting. In addition to the two-year academy training, this conducting scholarship includes the position of project-based assistant to the chief conductor and other conductors of the Berliner Philharmoniker and the Karajan-Akademie. Performing in a Carte blanche concert of the Karajan-Akademie is also part of the scholarship concept.
Conductor selection procedure 2026
The winner of the next scholarship will be decided in a competition on 26 June 2026 at the Philharmonie Berlin. The selection process will be carried out in three stages: Review of the applications, rehearsal work with a chamber orchestra made up of members of the Karajan-Akademie and a personal interview to get to know the artistic personalities.
Application
Further details regarding the application process can be found on Muvac online portal. The deadline for applications is 10 May 2026, midnight CET.
Completed university studies (preferably in Conducting)
Age 29 or under on 1 October 2026
In the case of admission to the Karajan-Akademie, continuous attendance in Berlin is required.
All applications will be treated and reviewed confidentially. The jury reserves the right to request additional information from or about the applicant.
By submitting their application, the applicant agrees that the selection process may be recorded via video and photography and that such recordings may be used for public relations purposes by the Siemens Arts Program and the Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker. This also applies to the applicant’s biography and the submitted photo.
Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. Applicants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation.
The selection committee has full discretion in selecting applicants. The selection committee’s decisions are final. The selection committee is also entitled to reject an application without providing a reason.
Prof. Dr. Stephan Frucht
Annette Mangold
Kirill Petrenko
Simon Rössler
Andrea Zietzschmann
Members of the Orchestra Board of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Musicians of the Berliner Philharmoniker
The names of the invited candidates will be announced here.
Siemens Arts Program
The Siemens Arts Program is active in the fields of music, visual arts and cultural education and sees itself as a creative platform for the company’s own arts and cultural projects. It creates innovative projects with outstanding individuals and institutions from the arts and culture scene.
An important goal of the programme is to promote outstanding young talent worldwide. This is done through self-initiated young talent competitions, scholarships and networking young artists with established international cultural institutions (Bayerische Staatsoper, Carnegie Hall New York, Opéra National de Paris, Salzburg Festival, ARD International Music Competition).
