Third Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg" 30. 5 - 4. 6. 2026
Görlitz - Jelenia Góra
Welcome to the website of the Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg", which has been held biennially in the twin city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec since 2022. It is dedicated to the art song. The first round takes place in Görlitz (Germany) from May 30st to June 1st. The semi-finals and final will be held in Jelenia Góra (Poland) on June 3rd and 4th, 2026.
The project is co-financed by the European Union under the INTERREG Poland-Saxony Small Projects Fund.
A celebration of the art of song in the European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec
About the competition
The International Lied Competition "Bolko von Hochberg" offers young singers and pianists (duos) specializing in classical art song the opportunity to showcase their talent before a jury of experts and to meet like-minded individuals from around the world in the European city of Görlitz-Zgorzelec. In addition to cash prizes, winners and finalists have the chance to participate in concerts in Saxony and Poland. The song competition is conceived as a German-Polish and European collaborative project and takes place every two years in the border region. The jury and partner institutions connect the two neighboring countries of Germany and Poland.
In 2026 (the 100th anniversary of the composer Bolko von Hochberg's death), the semi-finals and finals will exceptionally take place in Jelenia Góra (Hirschberg) in Poland. Travel and accommodation in Jelenia Góra will be organized by the organizers. The repertoire for the third edition of the competition is: "Folk song and sacred song".
The registration deadline is Saturday, February 28, 2026 (23:59 GMT).
The Third Bolko von Hochberg Song Competition 2026 is co-financed by the European Union under the INTERREG Poland-Saxony Small Projects Fund.
Calendar
Saturday, May 30th
10:30
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 |
17:00-19:00
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
PRIZES
First Prize
6.000 €
Hedwig Prize
sponsored by the Erika Simon Foundation
Second Preis
4.000 €
sponsored by the Sparkasse Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien
Third Prize
2.000 €
Anna-Teichmüller Prize
sponsored by Ms Anna-Matilda Fischer
Special Prize
1.000 €
for the best pianist
Lied accompanist
Special Prizes
Bolko von Hochberg Friends' Prize (Audience Prize): a concert between 2026 and 2028
Museum of Romanticism Prize in Dresden: A recital at the Kügelgenhaus in Dresden in 2027
Orpheus Prize of the Ars Augusta e.V. Association (Eleni Müller): a recording
Belle Voci Foundation Prize (Bartosz Żurakowski): a concert between 2026 and 2028
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.
Music school in Jelenia-Góra (Practice rooms)
Use of the Frauenkirche as a rehearsal space
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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