BIOGRAPHY
Mathias Wehr (*1984) studierte Klarinette an der Musikhochschule Nürnberg und Blasorchesterleitung an der Universität Augsburg. Mit 23 Jahren gewann er den offiziellen Titel "European Conductor of the Year 2008" bei den 4. European Conductors Championship in Norwegen. Nur ein Jahr später gewann er den Silbernen-Taktstock beim World Music Conductors Contest in Holland. Als Komponist und Chefdirigent verschiedener Orchester gewann Mathias Wehr bereits international zahlreiche Preise. Als Juror und Gastdirigent arbeitet Mathias Wehr mit Blasorchestern, Brass Bands und Flötenorchestern in ganz Europa zusammen. Für sein musikalisches Engagement bekam er die Kulturpreise der Städte Schwabach, Fürth und Forchheim verliehen. Seine Kompositionen werden europaweit zur Aufführung gebracht und erscheinen beim Musikverlag Frank in der Schweiz.
Mathias Wehr (*1984) studied clarinet at the Musikhochschule Nürnberg and conducting at the University of Augsburg. At the age of 23 he won the official title "European Conductor of the Year 2008" at the 4th European Conductors Championship in Norway. Only a year later he won the Silver Baton at the World Music Conductors Contest in Holland. As composer and chief conductor of various orchestras, Mathias Wehr has already won numerous international awards. As a juror and guest conductor, Mathias Wehr works with Windbands, Brass Bands and Flute-Orchestras all over Europe. For his musical commitment, he has been awarded the culture prizes of the cities of Schwabach, Fürth and Forchheim. His compositions are performed all over Europe and are published by Musikverlag Frank in Switzerland.
Awards & Prizes
2003 Culture Prize of the City Schwabach for the Clarinet Quartett "Klarinettoso" Germany
2007 1st Prize of the CISM-Competition with "Symphonisches Blasorchester Unterpleichfeld" Germany
2008 1st Prize of the "European Conductors Championship" Norway
2009 2nd Prize of the "World Music Conductors Championship" Holland
2010 1st Prize of the "International Music Festival" with "Symphonisches BLO Unterpleichfeld Switzerland
2010 Culture Prize of the City Fürth Germany
2011 2nd Prize and Audience-Award for "Infinity" of the "International Composition Contest" Germany
2013 1st Prize of the "German Music Festival" with "Bläserphilharmonie Forchheim" Germany
2015 2nd Prize for "Deep Water Night" of the "Composition Contest NRW" Germany
2016 2nd Prize of the "Flicorno d`Oro" Competition (Superiore) with Bläserphilharmonie Forchheim Germany
2017 Culture Prize of the City Forchheim Germany
2017 1st Prize and Orchestra-Award for "Throne of the North" of the Philharmonic Society Mantzaros Greece
2018 2nd Prize for "Snowflake Lullaby" of the "Composition Contest NRW" Germany
2018 3rd Prize of the "German Brass Band Championships" (1. Div.) with Nordbayerische Brass Band Germany
2018 1st Prize of the wind band competition (North Bavaria) with Bläserphilharmonie Forchheim Germany
2019 2nd Prize of the 1st German "Brass Band Entertainment Contest" with Nordbayerische Brass Band Germany
2019 3rd Prize for "Hyperdrive" of the "International Cory Band Composers Prize" Wales
2020 1st Prize of the "Otto-Ditscher Composers Competition" for "Grab your sword and come with me!" Germany