Richard’s performance of his Prize-Winning piece Poetic Reflections wins “Absolute First Prize” in the Chamber Music category in a 2025 international music competition.

Chamber Music

Absolute First Prize – Richard Altenbach

Composition “Poetic Reflections for Piano, Violin & Cello”

“In each category, candidates who receive … 91-96 points” (out of 100) … “will become Absolute First Prize Winners…”

6th VIENNA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION

Richard’s piece, Poetic Reflections, for Piano, Violin & Cello placed as “shortlist FINALIST” in the 6th Vienna International Music Competition 2025 in the Composition Category. 

This from the Judges’ Panel:

… after “careful consideration and evaluation by our esteemed artistic commission … It is with genuine admiration that we acknowledge your exceptional talent, remarkable musicality, and accomplished technique … Despite not being selected as a winner, please know that your application stood out, and you are among the musicians whom the jury particularly appreciated. As a result, you were placed on the shortlist of finalists …”