Third Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg" 30. 5 - 4. 6. 2026
Görlitz - Jelenia Góra
Welcome to the website of the Bolko von Hochberg Lied Competition, which has been held every two years since 2022 in the European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec. The competition is dedicated to the art of Lied singing.
The first round took place in Görlitz (Germany) from May 30 to June 1. The semifinals and finals were held in Jelenia Góra (Poland) on June 3 and 4, 2026. This project is co-financed by the European Union from the funds of the European Regional Development Fund within the framework of the Small Project Fund Poland–Saxony 2021–2027.
The next edition of the Bolko von Hochberg Lied Competition will take place from June 10–15, 2028.
Prize Winners
of the 3rd Lied Competition Bolko von Hochberg 2026
The 3d Prize was not awarded
Special Prizes
Recordings and concerts
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A celebration of the art of song in the European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec
Calendar
Saturday, May 30th
11:00
Kaufhaus Görlitz
Opening of the competition
Saturday, May 30th
11:00-13:30 | 15:00-17:00 |
17:00-19:00
Kaufhaus Görlitz
First Round
First Day
Sunday, May 31st
11:00-13:30 | 15:00-17:00 |
17:00-19:00
Kaufhaus Görlitz
First Round
Second Day
Monday, June 1st
11:00-13:30 | 15:00-17:00 |
17:00-18:00
Kaufhaus Görlitz
First Round
Third Day
Wednesday, June 3rd
10:30-13:30 | 15:00-17:00 |
17:30-19:30
Filharmonia Dolnośląska
Jelenia Góra
Semifinals
Thursday, June 4th
15:00-17:00 | 17:30 - 19:30
Filharmonia Dolnośląska
Jelenia Góra
Finals
Thursday, June 4th
20:00-22:00
Filharmonia Dolnośląska
Jelenia Góra
Reception and award ceremony
Sponsors 2026
The Third Lied Competition Bolko von Hochberg 2026 is co-financed by the European Union under the INTERREG Poland-Saxony Small Projects Fund.
The Erika Simon Foundation is sponsoring the first prize of €6000 (Hedwig Prize).
The Erika Simon Foundation is sponsoring the first prize of €6000 (Hedwig Prize).
The bank Sparkasse Oberlausitz Niederschlsien is funding the second prize 4000€-
Anna-Matilda Fischer
Braunschweig
Ms. Anna-Matilda Fischer is sponsoring the Third Prize (Anna Teichmüller Prize).
Donations
Many thanks for the donations of friends of the society.
Partners 2026
Ars Augusta eV in Görlitz is the organizer and initiator of the competition.
The Lower Silesian Philharmonic "Ludomir Różycki" in Jelenia Góra is a partner in the project.
Johann-Adam-Hiller Music School in Görlitz (Practice rooms)
Johann-Adam-Hiller Music School in Görlitz (Practice rooms)
Contact us
If you have any questions, we are happy to help:
Ars Augusta eV
Augustastrasse 6, 02826 Görlitz, Germany
Tel. +49 3581 8778460
+48 502 991789
Email: liedcompetition@gmail.com
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