Kaufmann Prize for Claudia Döffinger
The Harald Kaufmann Prize, newly created in Graz, honors outstanding academic and artistic publications. Claudia Döffinger, who completed a Master's degree in jazz piano/pedagogy in Lucerne, is also being honored.
The newly created Harald Kaufmann Prize, initiated by the University of Graz and Graz University of the Arts, honors outstanding publications in the humanities, social sciences and cultural studies as well as artistic publications. Two works by established researchers and artists as well as two works by up-and-coming artists will be awarded. The award ceremony will take place for the first time on October 12, 2018 at the University of Art and Design Graz.
Claudia Döffinger, who graduated from the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz with a degree in jazz composition and arranging at the beginning of the year, is among the award winners. She completed her master's degree in jazz piano/pedagogy at the Lucerne University of Music. Her musical work includes arrangements for various orchestras and her own compositions. With her composition "White Note Exorcist", she won the American Downbeat Student Music Award in the category Original Composition for Large Ensemble in 2017.
