Jury

The jury is comprised of internationally renowned musicians and teachers and will work in accordance with the rules of the competition and set judging criteria. On this basis, each adjudicator will make his or her decision to the best of their knowledge. The decision of the jury shall not take into account the participants’ personal circumstances, age within the age group, length of practice. The set criteria for judging will be made known on request to the competitors at the beginning of the competition.

Jury Members 2024

Prof. Paul Roczek, Austria (President of the Jury)

Rebekka Hartmann, Germany

Prof. Skerdjano Keraj, Germany

Florian Leonhard, United Kingdom

Prof. Viorica Radoi, Romania

Baiba Skride, Germany

Prof. Yamei Yu, Germany

Cem Esen, Turkey (Guest Jury Member for the Second Round)

For information about the jury formations of previous years, please go to

Jury Members since 1988