# Opus Klassik 2026 awards ceremony

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/opus-klassik-2026-awards-ceremony
> Updated: 2026-10-10T22:10:24.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Opus Klassik 2026 awards ceremony was scheduled to take place at the Konzerthaus Berlin, moderated by Désirée Nosbusch. The event aimed to recognize various achievements in the classical music industry across 30 categories, including singer, bestseller, and newcomer awards.

Specific honorees identified include Jonas Kaufmann for audiovisual music production, soprano Katharina Konradi for solo vocal recordings, and baritone André Schuen as singer of the year. Lifetime achievement honors were designated for Argentine pianist Martha Argerich. Other recognitions included Lang Lang as bestseller of the year, Sarah Willis as instrumentalist of the year, and Alexander Malofeev and Shira Patchornik as rising artists. 

The festivities also featured a concert of award winners at the Fotografiska Museum and included a sustainability-focused innovation prize awarded to Gregor Mayrhofer.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Opus Klassik 2026 honors classical music stars in Berlin

The Opus Klassik 2026 awards in Berlin honor classical music stars and rising talents, including Jonas Kaufmann, Martha Argerich, and Lang Lang, through a gala at the Konzerthaus Berlin.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opus-klassik-2026-honors-classical-music-stars-in-berlin

### 2026-10-08: Opus Klassik 2026 awards to be held at Konzerthaus Berlin

The Opus Klassik 2026 awards will celebrate classical music stars at the Konzerthaus Berlin, featuring 30 categories and a ‘Recycling Concerto’ made from waste.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/opus-klassik-2026-awards-to-be-held-at-konzerthaus-berlin

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