Winner announcement

We are proud to announce Michele Allegro as the winner of the Manufaktur der Künste Call for Scores 2026.

Selected from more than 25 submissions, Michele Allegro’s work stood out for its distinctive voice, originality, and artistic strength.

We are also pleased to acknowledge the other finalists with Honorable Mention:

Jona Kümper

Luís Cardoso

Shmagi Sikharulashvili

We warmly congratulate all recognized composers and thank every participant for sharing their work with us. This year’s competition reflected a remarkable range of imagination, craft, and artistic commitment.