An international comparison of institutions will show that chamber music and ensemble work enjoy very high priority in the artistic training offered at the mdw. This wasn’t always the case, however, and it’s in fact the result of deliberate decisions and consistent developmental work.

As part of the upcoming session of the European Chamber Music Academy, selected string quartets and piano trios will develop their interpretations of chamber music works.

With the 7th International Joseph Haydn Chamber Music Competition just around the corner, we take a look into the rear-view mirror and ask previous participants what significance the competition has had for them.

It’s with a very special sound experiment that Wien Modern will once again be traveling unconventional paths.