Viktor (S3 – first-study composition; second-study piano) was awarded the Bundespreis (federal prize) in the Bundeswettbewerb Jugend Komponiert. The Bundespreis is the most prestigious award for young composers in Germany and comes with a full scholarship for a week-long composition course at Castle Weikersheim in Baden-Württemberg in August, along with a public performance at the Hochschule für Musik in Frankfurt and a professional recording. It’s the third time that Viktor has been awarded but only the first time that he’ll be able to join the course, due to earlier pandemic restrictions.
Viktor was also one of five young composers selected for the RSNO Notes from Scotland scheme – a half-year programme of tuition and workshops led by composers Jay Capperauld and Oliver Searle, along with members of the RSNO, for outstanding young composers. His piece, 205 Rose Street, composed under Jay’s guidance, was performed by the RSNO at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall in February this year.