Mahler Competition No Winner | Art News

Art News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 9, 2026 · 1m

No first prize winner at this year’s Mahler Competition — a rare move, only the second time since 2004. Second prize went to 31-year-old Polish conductor Jakub Przybycień, who also won the audience award and took home €20,000. Third prize, €10,000 each, split between 29-year-old Italian Sieva Borzak and 25-year-old Frenchman Simon Clausse. Jury chair Jakub Hrůša praised Przybycień’s “serious potential and musicality.” British conductor Oliver Cope nabbed the special studio recording prize. The competition, founded by Marina Mahler and known for launching stars like Dudamel and Shani, brought…