The Christian Lindberg International Solo Competition offers a distinctive prize structure designed to support the artistic and professional development of its laureates.

Through recordings and solo engagements with distinguished orchestras, the competition creates direct connections between emerging artists and the professional music world.

First Prize (7000 EUR)

Christian Lindberg & CONN-SELMER Gold Medal

The First Prize winner will also receive a professional instrument generously donated by CONN SELMER.

International Orchestral Engagements and recordings

The First Prize winner will also appear as a soloist with a distinguished group of partner orchestras:

Prince of Denmark Brass and Percussion, Denmark March 2028

Concert presented and conducted by Christian Lindberg, combined with a recording for European Gramophone

Dalasinfoniettan, Sweden 8-12 May 2028

Concert in their newly built concert hall in Falun, Sweden presented and conducted by Christian Lindberg, combined with a recording for European Gramophone.

Swedish Wind Ensemble, Sweden 30 May 2028

Concert in The Royal Hall, Stockholm, celebrating "Brass and Wind Music Day" in Sweden.

Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Sweden Autumn 2028

Concert in Örebro Concerto Hall, presented and conducted by Christian Lindberg, combined with a recording for European Gramophone.

Aalborg Symphony Orchestra, Denmark

Concert date to be announced later

Aarhus Symphony Orchestra, Denmark

Concert date to be announced later

Liepāja Symphony Orchestra, Latvia

Concert date to be announced later

Nürnberger Symphoniker, Germany

Concert date to be announced later

Västerås Sinfonietta, Sweden

Concert date to be announced later

Each engagement includes a fee of €2,000 plus expenses and will take place between 1 January 2028 and 1 July 2029.

More orchestral engagements are under negotiation and will be announced here when contracts are finalized.

Second Prize (3500 EUR)

Christian Lindberg Silver Laureate Prize

Includes a solo recording for European Gramophone at Christian Lindberg’s concert hall, Casamaestro, with Christian Lindberg as recording producer.

Third Prize (2000 EUR)

Christian Lindberg Rising Star Award

Includes a solo recording for European Gramophone at Christian Lindberg’s concert hall, Casamaestro, with Christian Lindberg as recording producer.