Alessandra Münger wins Reinl harp competition

Alessandra Münger has been playing the harp since the age of six and took harp lessons at the Zurich Conservatory from 2010 to 2022. In September 2022, she began her bachelor's degree in harp performance with Sarah O'Brien at the Zurich University of the Arts, graduating with distinction in July 2025. Since September 2025, she has been studying for a Master's degree in Performance at the ZHdK.

The Reinl Competition took place for the 20th time this year. It is organized by the Franz Josef Reinl Foundation in cooperation with the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. The other winners are Lauren Ashley Swain (USA) in second place and Gabriela Dudziak (Poland) in third place. The first prize is endowed with 3000 euros. The Reinl Composition Prize was also awarded: The winner is Kefal Chen, whose work "Up Skyward" was premiered at the competition.