Young musical talents face a jury of experts from from 7–8 November 2026.

Final concert: 18 November 2026
Josephinum

Jury

• Johanna Herbst, Managing Director, Herbst Artists
• Adrian Kelly, Director of the International Opera Studio Zürich
• Katrin König, Opera Director, Salzburg State Theatre
• Christine Marquardt, Director of Opera at Städtischen Theatern Chemnitz
• Dr Birgit Meyer, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna
• Malte Puls, Artistic Operations Director Volksoper Wien
• Prof Claudia Visca, University of Music and Performing Arts, Vienna

Additional jury members will be announced during the application period

Prizes:

• 1st Prize: €4,000
• 2nd Prize: €2,000
• 3rd Prize: €1,000
• Special Prize of the Vienna Coffee House Owners’ Association: €3,000
• Audience Prize

Thank you very much for the many entries for the 5th Hans Staud Music Prize!