New Conducting Competition Announced

The Lucerne Symphony Orchestra is introducing the Thomas and Doris Ammann Prize for Young Conductors, as reported by Slippedisc.

This inaugural competition will take place in Lucerne from June 24 to 27, 2027, with Fabio Luisi chairing the jury.

A total of CHF 90,000 will be awarded across three prizes, and a maximum of 14 conductors will be selected to compete with the Luzerner Sinfonieorchester.

The competition will culminate in a final concert at the KKL Luzern on June 27, 2027, at 11:00, showcasing the talents of young conductors from around the world.

This new competition matters to listeners because it provides a platform for emerging conducting talent to gain international recognition and perform with a renowned orchestra.