Karajan Academy

Berliner Philharmoniker Our partner Deutsche Bank

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The Karajan Akadamie offers talented young musicians the opportunity to perfect their skills with a scholarship from the Berliner Philharmoniker. In addition to individual lessons with lecturers from the ranks of the orchestra, members of the Academy gain valuable experience in rehearsals and concerts with the Berliner Philharmoniker and leading conductors. Founded in 1972 on the initiative of Herbert von Karajan, the Academy is also indispensable in securing the next generation of musicians for the Berliner Philharmoniker. But former members of the Karajan Academy can also be found in famous orchestras all over the world.

Education at the Karajan Academy

What training at the Karajan Academy offers

Group photo with musicians with their instruments in the foyer of the Philharmonie Berlin — Stipendiat*innen der Karajan-Akademie | Picture:Peter Adamik

Karajan Academy: Scholars and Graduates

List of current scholars and graduates

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Concerts with the Karajan Akademie

Experience the young talents live in concert

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Apply to the Karajan Academy

Here you will find the open study places for scholarships at the Karajan Academy

Karajan-Akademie on Social Media

Connect with us and get to know our scholarship holders

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Support the Karajan Academy!

Get involved with the Karajan Academy – as a member of the association, the Sponsorships or as an alumni.

Claudio Abbado | Picture:Cordula Groth

Claudio Abbado Composition Prize

In honour of the great conductor, the Karajan Academy awards the Claudio Abbado Composition Prize on an occasional basis.

Nodoka Okisawa | Picture:Taira Nishimaki

Scholarship for conductors of the Siemens Art Program

Simon Rössler | Picture:Peter Adamik

Executive Board and Management of the Karajan Academy

Simon Rössler has been Managing Director of the Karajan Academy since 2023.