The Opus Classical Music Awards Vienna 2026 were created to support musical excellence, encourage artistic development and provide talented musicians with an international platform on which to present their artistry.
As an international online classical music competition, OPUS CLASSICAL MUSIC AWARDS VIENNA 2026 offers musicians from around the world the opportunity to showcase their talent, musical personality and interpretative skills to an international audience.
The competition is open to vocalists, instrumentalists and chamber music performers of all nationalities and ages. Participants are welcomed across a wide range of classical music disciplines, including piano, strings, wind instruments, percussion, voice and chamber music.
At OPUS, we value not only technical excellence, but also artistic individuality, musical imagination, interpretative depth and stage presence. Our aim is to discover outstanding musicians, support emerging talent and provide artists with opportunities that can contribute to the development of their international careers.
The Opus Classical Music Awards Vienna celebrate the tradition of classical music while embracing a new generation of performers. The competition seeks to recognise musicians who demonstrate creativity, artistic integrity and a distinctive approach to repertoire and performance.
Selected laureates will have the opportunity to be invited to perform at the Winners’ Gala Concert at the prestigious Musikverein in Vienna in April 2027, one of the world’s most celebrated concert venues.
The application deadline for the Opus Classical Music Awards Vienna 2026 is 30 November 2026.
