The international Crossover Composition Award (CCA) was founded by Marie-Luise and Christoph Dingler to animate composers to write new pieces for two violins. It takes place every three years, the first one was held in 2009.

What’s special about this competition is its focus on the audience. The composers should try to touch the public emotionally and to enrapture them.

“Brilliant creation, organization and musicianship – the Crossover Competition really impressed me”

Benedikt Brydern (composer, violinist, 1st prize CCA 2009)

Course of event

After thorough examination of all submissions by the jury, six compositions will be chosen. Those pre-selected (nominated) will be presented in a live concert to the audience at the Reiss-Engelhorn Museum, Mannheim. The audience will then vote and rank their favorite compositions. The winning pieces will be published by Peer Music and recorded for CD.

There is no age limit.

The current announcement, prize money and dates of concerts are published on the following pages.