Case studyArts and educationSkills and employmentCultural exchange and international collaboration
Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition 2026
The Siemens Hallé International Conductors Competition combines corporate support, artistic development and international recruitment to create a significant career pathway for emerging conductors. The 2026 competition attracted more than 270 applicants from six continents, with the winner, Aku Sorensen, joining the Hallé as Assistant Conductor for three years and taking on the role of Music Director of the Hallé Youth Orchestra.
Themes & impact
Beneficiary groups
- Artists and cultural workers
- Young people
Topics
- Careers & professional life
- Classical music
- Competitions & awards
- Orchestral music
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