48 lied duos have submitted their applications. The videos from the preliminary round can be found on our YouTube Channel. Now the jury will have four weeks to come to a decision about the eight duos to be invited to Weißenbrunn to perform in two concerts. To get an idea for yourself, take a look at the application videos.
On 25 April 2026, the first international competition for lied duos with historical fortepianos will be held at Schloss Weißenbrunn. The competition focus will be the lieder oeuvre of Fanny Hensel. The eight Lied Duos selected by the jury will perform their programmes in two concerts. The people attending the concerts will be presenting an audience award. Do come and vote.