#JJV2021

Welcome to the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover!

Between September 26 and October 10, 2021 the Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover was presented by the Stiftung Niedersachsen for the 11th time. Read more about the competition.

Film documentary about the competition

A look behind the scenes: As part of a music education project, young filmmakers accompanied the Joseph Joachim Violin Competition with their cameras. The result of the media workshop Showtime, which lasted several days, is a video documentary in German and English entitled "Wir wollen diese Typen hier haben" ("We want these characters here").

Antje Weithaas & Oliver Wille, Artistic Directorship

"We are seeking inquisitive minds who demonstrate an impeccable command of their instrument while remaining humble servants of great composers and their scores – young artists who bravely strive for individuality, making bold musical statements with the violin: Musicians whose voice inspires deep emotions and shows an exceptional degree of versatility."

Stiftung Niedersachsen

Since 1991, Stiftung Niedersachsen has been inviting exceptional young violinists from all over the world to compete in the ›Joseph Joachim International Violin Competition Hannover‹, which is held every three years. The foundation, which was founded in 1987, presents this exceptional endowment program in order to further especially gifted young musicians. These efforts have received international recognition.