Music is a universal language, and the SCL Youth Music Festival brings together young talents from around the globe in Vienna, the music capital of the world. Every July, these gifted musicians perform on some of the most renowned stages, including the Golden Hall of the Musikverein and the Wiener Konzerthaus. The festival creates a truly international atmosphere, where a thousand young artists connect through music, engage in cultural exchanges, and build bridges across continents.
See the 2024 Festival in Action
Saul Zaks is a distinguished conductor and educator, with Grammy Award and Danish Grammy Award nominations as Chorus Master for the Danish Radio Choir, renowned for his passion and dedication to choral music. As the Artistic Director of the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival, he brings together young talents from around the world to celebrate the universal language of music in Vienna, the music capital of the world.
The festival offers a unique opportunity for young musicians to perform on some of the most prestigious stages, including the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, the Wiener Konzerthaus, MuTh (the concert hall of the Vienna Boys’ Choir), and many more. Participants can either join the competition section of the festival or present their music in the celebration section.
The festival is committed to providing enriching musical journeys that extend beyond the concert halls, filled with musical inspiration and cultural discovery.
Join Saul Zaks and the Summa Cum Laude International Youth Music Festival for an extraordinary experience that will create lifelong memories, forge lasting friendships, and celebrate the joy of making music together.
