These are our finalists of 2026
The finalists of Kamermuziek Concours Gelre have been announced! Next Sunday, September 27, 2026, we will see the following ensembles perform in the finals at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen: Bosmans Kwartet, Duo Venhuizen/Morgan, Akopian Trio, Zafir Duo and Duo Jana Schell & Thalia Oyewole.
Thank you once again to all the semi-finalist ensembles for taking part, for your hard work and, above all, for your musicality! And who knows, perhaps we’ll see you next year? We’ve really enjoyed watching you.
The programme for the semi-finals on Sunday 20 September 2026 at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem is now available! Download the PDF here!
After an incredibly talented and musical Saturday at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem, we now know which ensembles we will see again tomorrow in the semi-final..
Tomorrow, we welcome back: Akopian Trio, Duo Venhuizen/Morgan, Bosmans Quartet, AKT5, Zafir Duo, Trio Eurydice, Jana Schell/Thalia Oyewole and Neyma Saxophone Quartet! We wish you all the very best of luck! *Photos are not in the order in which the ensembles are mentioned and do not necessarily correspond to the those listed.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to all the musicians who shared their talent with us today. And who knows, perhaps we’ll see you again next year?
The programme for the preliminary rounds on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem is now available! Download the PDF here! It includes information about our judges, the prizes and how to donate.
This edition’s preliminary rounds and semi-finals (for all ages) will take place on Saturday 19 September 2026 and Sunday 20 September 2026, both at Musis & Stadstheater Arnhem. The preliminary rounds have free entrance. Tickets for the semi-finals can be bought here.
As in previous editions, the final will be held at Concertgebouw De Vereeniging in Nijmegen on Sunday 27 September 2026. Tickets for the final can be bought here.
The ensembles that have registered will be contacted.
Tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July, our registration period officially closes! A few places are still available for participants aged 11 to 18 (Jong Gelre). Register today to take part in the competition, develop your ensemble, and, if you choose to compete for the prizes, stand a chance of winning fantastic musical awards.
Kamermuziek Concours Gelre for ages 19–27 is full! You can still register, but your ensemble will then be placed on a waiting list.
There are still a few places available for Kamermuziek Concours Jong Gelre (for ages 11 to 18), you can register until 15 July.
Please note: the deadline for registering for Kamermuziek Concours Gelre has been extended to Wednesday 15 July! Register by this date to take part in our competition, receive valuable feedback from an expert jury and stand a chance of winning fantastic prizes.
Previous winners of Kamermuziek Concours Gelre have once again been recognised for their achievements! On Sunday, 7 June, the Dokwerk Saxophone Quartet won both the Dutch Classical Talent Award and the Audience Award. They were the recipients of the First Prize and the Stage Prize at our competition in 2022. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on this wonderful achievement.
We also have some special news about the Martin String Quartet: the ensemble is one of the four outstanding young ensembles selected to take part in Dutch Classical Talent 2026/2027. In 2024, they won both the First Prize and the Festival Prize at our competition. We wish them every success in this exciting next step.
Wonderful performances! Who knows, you might be the next ensemble! Sign up!
