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In January 2025, the second edition of Polstjärnepriset Nordic Edition took place. Here is an overview of the fantastic week. From 2-6 January, young musicians from all the Nordic countries…

Congratulations to this year’s winner of Polstjärnepriset: cellist Clara Yuna Friedensburg from Norway! The jury chose the winner with the following statement: “With an expressive and highly emotional vulnerability to…

Experience Polstjärnepriset’s Winter festival 2025 with young musicians from all Nordic countries. You’re welcome to experience three free concerts in Vänersborg, the final in Gothenburg and Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra’s concert…

During 31 October to 3 November, young musicians from the Nordics came to Vänersborg for the first part of Polstjärnepriset 2025 Nordic Edition. On Thursday and Friday, all course and…

We proudly present the 20 participants of the Polstjärnepriset 2025 competition! Aleksandra Boch, Clarinet – FinlandAlexander Shirinyan Rohde, Cello – DenmarkBirk Bosrup Blyverket, Violin – NorwayChristian Henrichsen, Piano – NorwayClara…

During the first weekend in November, it’s time for the Höstfestival in Vänersborg! Polstjärnepriset 2025 is the second Nordic edition of the competition and you will therefore get to hear…

After a series of successes in recent years, including with star conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, the Polstjärnepriset Symphony Orchestra has established itself as one of the Nordic region’s leading symphony orchestras…

Please note the application deadlines 30 June, 25 and 28 August. During the academic year we will visit Lilla Akademien in Stockholm, and the music academies in Arvika, Malmö and…