Gustav Mahler Prize Cello Competition 2026 / online

The competition is organized by the Gustav Mahler Institute Prague in collaboration with the Gustav Mahler Philharmonic Jihlava. Its mission is to cultivate the passion and artistic motivation of young, gifted cellists by fostering mutual understanding, interpretative dialogue, creative inspiration, and a profound love of music.
The towering figure of the maestro and composer Gustav Mahler—who spent the first fifteen years of his life in Jihlava, a time that shaped and enriched his genius—serves as a constant reminder of his noble vision of music's purpose. His legacy remains a timeless source of inspiration and an enduring model for young musicians from across the globe.