The 4th Zsófia Tallér International Composition Competition Has Concluded

  • Faltay Csaba
The 4th Zsófia Tallér International Composition Competition has concluded, receiving submissions from across the world, from China to the United Kingdom and Portugal. Due to the high quality of entries, the jury faced a difficult decision, ultimately awarding the prize to Benjamin Edelson. The winning work will be premiered at the gala concert on 11 April 2026 at 19:30, alongside contemporary Hungarian works, including Zsófia Tallér’s Anyuska régi képe, which served as the inspiration for this year’s competition.

We are pleased to announce that the 4th Zsófia Tallér International Composition Competition has successfully concluded.
This year’s competition attracted a remarkable number of submissions from across the globe, ranging from China to the United Kingdom and Portugal.

The jury faced a challenging task, as they had to select a winner from a strong field of high-quality and diverse compositions.

Winner: Benjamin Edelson

Benjamin Edelson is a composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist from New York whose work spans film music, contemporary classical, and pop.
His music has been premiered by ensembles including the Grammy-winning So Percussion and has been featured at international film festivals.
A graduate of The Juilliard School, Princeton University, and New York University, Benjamin is currently working on a number of projects across genres.

Gala Concert and Premiere

In the video below, you can watch a short interview with the winner.

The winning composition will be premiered for Hungarian audiences at the gala concert on 11 April 2026 at 19:30, alongside several contemporary Hungarian works.
The program will also feature Zsófia Tallér’s Anyuska régi képe, the work that served as the inspiration for this year’s competition.

The full programme and ticket information can be found on the Bartók Spring website here.

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