The 55th International Accordion Competition Klingenthal will be held from the 29 April to 5th May, 2018.

Download competition rules and regulations at: 2018Kling.pdf

Some 102 musicians, ages 10 and up, will present programs in six categories to an international jury, and the audience can listen free of charge.

The categories are:
– Category I Soloists up to the age of 12 years
– Category II Soloists up to the age of 15 years
– Category III Soloists up to the age of 18 years
– Category IV soloists without age limit
– Category V accordion duos and instrumental duos set with an accordion and another instrument, and ensembles with up to 5 musicians with at least one but at most 2 accordions.
– Category VI Soloists without age limit with virtuoso light music

The event also features a series of concerts which include the Trio Herzog, Iñaki Alberdi (Spain), PIF Category D winner Arkadii Shkvorov (Russia) and the “Competition in Concert Format” of virtuoso light music which is also the final of category VI.

Download the 40 page color program at: 2018KProgram.pdf

Accordion competitors, teachers and supporters are warmly welcomed by Klingenthal Mayor Thomas Hennig and Competition Director Joerg Kuenzel.