Jena, March 24, 2026 – Great success for young musical talent: 28 students from the Musik- und Kunstschule (MKS) Jena swept the top marks at this year’s “Jugend musiziert” Thüringen state competition. Two ensembles even secured their ticket to the federal competition with a flawless performance.
- Event: State competition “Jugend musiziert” Thüringen
- Successes: 28 participants from MKS Jena won 22 first and 6 second prizes
- Qualification for the federal competition: May 21 to 31, 2026, in München and Regensburg
- Further info: www.mks-jena.de
Outstanding Performances in Instruments and Vocals
The young talents from Jena demonstrated their high artistic level at the state level and convinced the expert jury. Demanding performances in the solo categories of piano, harp, and vocals, as well as in various ensemble categories, were evaluated. The proud result for the Saalestadt: A total of 22 first and six second prizes were awarded to the ambitious participants and ensembles.
Accordion Ensembles Excel with Maximum Score
Two formations presented themselves as particularly outstanding in the demanding accordion chamber music ensemble category. The quartet consisting of Maximilian Plath, Eva Wydra, Elena Schirrmann, and Helena Wydra, as well as the duo Wilhelm Lätsch and Hans Wöhl, secured the absolute maximum score of 25 points. With this flawless result, the six young musicians qualified directly for the federal competition, where they will compete against the musical elite from across the country in Bayern at the end of May.
Background: MKS Jena Talent Factory
The “Jugend musiziert” competition is considered the most important promotion project for young musicians in Germany. Every year, thousands of talents compete at regional, state, and federal levels. The Musik- und Kunstschule Jena is one of the key cultural institutions in Thüringen and, with these results, once again proves its high quality in top-level musical promotion. Through intensive preparation, regular ensemble playing, and performance training, children and young people are not only challenged musically but also specifically prepared for potential music studies.
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State competition “Jugend musiziert” Thüringen
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