Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
At the grand orchestra final of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025, the three finalists take the stage together with the Beethoven Orchester Bonn. Under the baton of Oksana Lyniv, each of them performs a piano concerto by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The evening concludes with the official award ceremony: the 1st Prize (€ 50,000), 2nd Prize (€ 25,000), and 3rd Prize (€ 10,000) will be announced and presented to the winners. The competition reaches its climax in a moment of recognition, celebration and new beginnings: for three young artists now embarking on their international careers.
(00:00) Coming on stage
(01:02) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, I. Allegro moderato (Jonas Stark at the piano)
(20:49) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, II. Andante con moto (Jonas Stark at the piano)
(26:11) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, III. Rondo vivace (Jonas Stark at the piano)
(38:43) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, I. Allegro moderato (Amir Ron at the piano)
(58:20) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, II. Andante con moto (Amir Ron at the piano)
(1:03:46) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, III. Rondo vivace (Amir Ron at the piano)
(1:15:23) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19, I. Allegro con brio (Seth Schultheis at the piano)
(1:30:21) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19, II. Adagio (Seth Schultheis at the piano)
(1:39:57) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19, III. Rondo, Molto allegro (Seth Schultheis at the piano)
(1:47:48) Award ceremony with the jury and presenter Nina Schmarander
(1:58:49) Encore - Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, XIV. Zart und singend (Seth Schultheis, first prize winner, at the piano)
The Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn has two central goals: It is primarily dedicated to promoting young pianists of exceptional talent as they embark on their international careers. And the competition makes a major contribution to honoring Ludwig van Beethoven by drawing attention to his genius and perpetuating his memory in his “hometown” of Bonn.
The jury is comprised of leading personalities from the world of classical music: Nine internationally renowned pianists and musicians appraise the performances given during the competition and select those participants deemed worthy of recognition. The decisions of jury members are based on their expertise in terms of technique, repertoire and in-depth experience as classical musicians. The members represent a wide range of backgrounds and careers, all of which contribute to the diversity of the jury.
© 2025 Deutsche Telekom / Beethovenfest Bonn / Deutsche Welle
Thumbnail photo: © Norbert Ittermann
Watch more great concerts here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBV5A14dyRWy1KSkwcG8LEey
and more Piano Concertos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBU7k2TJgrgNCc9aygnNkaGZ
and other famous works by Beethoven: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBWcX1eOXH-w75x-_-7gRF-w
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At the grand orchestra final of the Telekom Beethoven Competition 2025, the three finalists take the stage together with the Beethoven Orchester Bonn. Under the baton of Oksana Lyniv, each of them performs a piano concerto by Ludwig van Beethoven.
The evening concludes with the official award ceremony: the 1st Prize (€ 50,000), 2nd Prize (€ 25,000), and 3rd Prize (€ 10,000) will be announced and presented to the winners. The competition reaches its climax in a moment of recognition, celebration and new beginnings: for three young artists now embarking on their international careers.
(00:00) Coming on stage
(01:02) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, I. Allegro moderato (Jonas Stark at the piano)
(20:49) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, II. Andante con moto (Jonas Stark at the piano)
(26:11) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, III. Rondo vivace (Jonas Stark at the piano)
(38:43) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, I. Allegro moderato (Amir Ron at the piano)
(58:20) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, II. Andante con moto (Amir Ron at the piano)
(1:03:46) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Op. 58, III. Rondo vivace (Amir Ron at the piano)
(1:15:23) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19, I. Allegro con brio (Seth Schultheis at the piano)
(1:30:21) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19, II. Adagio (Seth Schultheis at the piano)
(1:39:57) Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major Op. 19, III. Rondo, Molto allegro (Seth Schultheis at the piano)
(1:47:48) Award ceremony with the jury and presenter Nina Schmarander
(1:58:49) Encore - Robert Schumann: Davidsbündlertänze, Op. 6, XIV. Zart und singend (Seth Schultheis, first prize winner, at the piano)
The Telekom Beethoven Competition Bonn has two central goals: It is primarily dedicated to promoting young pianists of exceptional talent as they embark on their international careers. And the competition makes a major contribution to honoring Ludwig van Beethoven by drawing attention to his genius and perpetuating his memory in his “hometown” of Bonn.
The jury is comprised of leading personalities from the world of classical music: Nine internationally renowned pianists and musicians appraise the performances given during the competition and select those participants deemed worthy of recognition. The decisions of jury members are based on their expertise in terms of technique, repertoire and in-depth experience as classical musicians. The members represent a wide range of backgrounds and careers, all of which contribute to the diversity of the jury.
© 2025 Deutsche Telekom / Beethovenfest Bonn / Deutsche Welle
Thumbnail photo: © Norbert Ittermann
Watch more great concerts here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBV5A14dyRWy1KSkwcG8LEey
and more Piano Concertos: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBU7k2TJgrgNCc9aygnNkaGZ
and other famous works by Beethoven: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_SdnzPd3eBWcX1eOXH-w75x-_-7gRF-w
Subscribe to DW Classical Music: youtube.com/dwclassicalmusic
#musiccompetition #beethoven #pianoconcerto
