![]() ![]() As early as 1968, the French horn was included in the competition programme, in 1970 the competition was announced for two instruments for the first time (between 19 sometimes up to four subjects per year) and soon also for instruments that had until then received little international attention as soloists, such as the double bass (from 1975) and tuba (from 1980). The aims then, as now, were to promote young musicians, to provide an opportunity for exchange between musicians and musical instrument makers and to draw attention worldwide to the living tradition of musical instrument making in Markneukirchen. Thus, with the violin competition in 1966, the foundation stone was laid for the series of music competitions in Markneukirchen that continues to this day. In 1956, the violin competition was held for the last time, but the idea of a music competition inviting young musicians to the city of musical instrument makers was taken up again nine years later. Although the competition was initially held on one evening with just three participants, it grew rapidly and was extended to two days just two years later, with the addition of a soloist category for other subjects apart from the violin and a musical instrument exhibition. Already at the first competition, the winners could look forward to Markneukirchen instruments (a master violin and a master bow) as prizes. Today's International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen has its roots in a violin competition that first took place in 1950 at the suggestion of the Markneukirchen conductor, composer and music educator Günter Wendel. Particularly intensive encounters during the competition are possible at the exhibitions and, of course, during discussions directly in the numerous workshops of the master musical instrument makers. Again and again, new contacts are created between those who master their instrument and can play it, and the Markneukirchen musical instrument makers who masterfully build these instruments with artistic skill. The great response is due not least to the unique flair, characterised by a special profile and special appeal, the interrelationship between craft and artistic activity. For the participants, top places almost always mean a leap into the international arena and are regarded as a seal of quality. It is held at a high artistic level and is regarded by experts as a significant event. ![]() The International Instrumental Competition Markneukirchen alternates annually between string and wind instruments (two instruments each) and serves to promote young instrumentalists. ![]()
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