The main aim of Polstjärnepriset is to contribute to the musical development of young talented musicians in Sweden. A traditional competition set up is therefore complemented by private lessons, masterclasses, chamber music lessons and section and orchestra rehearsals. Every aspect contributes to the participants’ musical development and prepare them for performances at public events. The musical work is complemented by lectures, workshops and social events, such as attending concerts.
Musikakademi Vänersborg, Municipality of Vänersborg (Sweden)
The participants should be aged from 14 to 18 years old.
The competition has three rounds (the final round with the accompaniment of Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra).
Every year
TBA June 2020
Application for the competition is open April 2 – June 2.
The following information are needed to fill out the application form:
Recording: The participant should send an audio or video file that has been recorded.
Send the recording and note material to: musikakademi@vanersborg.se
The competition is held on national level for young people who fulfill at least one of the following criteria:
The jury chooses 20-25 competitors from recordings sent by the young musicians.
Alongside the competition: individual lessons, workshops, chamber music and orchestra playing.
More information (Swedish only)
Here is the link for a repertoire proposal.
First Prize – 50 000 SEK, performance at next year’s final, a free course at the Musikakademi Vänersborg (Aurora Music) and the chance of being selected as Sweden’s representative in the EBU Eurovision Young Musicians competition. This selection is made every second year by SVT (the Swedish Public Service Television). SVT always selects one of the two most recent winners of Polstjärnepriset.
Second Prize – 10 000 SEK
Third Prize – 5 000 SEK
Forth Prize – 5 000 SEK
www.vanersborg.se/polstjarnepriset
