# EWK International Conference

- Dates: October 2026
- Location: University for Music and Theater, Rostock, Germany
- Organiser: hmt Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock

## About

This international conference examines the phenomenon of musical child prodigies. It discusses their historical origins, ongoing narratives, and specific case studies, using Erich Wolfgang Korngold as an example. The event focuses on early works by young composers, musical virtuosity, and its medial reception.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.hmt-rostock.de/en/events/ewk-international-conference/)
- [Registration](https://customer07.ticketing.cloud.sap/online/?shopid=8)
- [Agenda](https://www.hmt-rostock.de/en/programmhefte/)

## Topics

- Musicology
- Entertainment & Media

## Sponsors and partners

- OSPA-Stiftung und Ostdeutsche Sparkassenstiftung
- Ostseesparkasse Rostock
- PIANO-HAUS MÖLLER
- Lions Club Rostock
- Stadtwerke Rostock AG
- Vienna House by Wyndham Sonne Rostock
- Elements GmbH
- Rostocker Brauerei
- Meinl Cymbals and Percussion
- Werk 3 Werbeagentur
- Lieblingsblume florale akzente

## Where to stay

- **Vienna House Sonne**: 100 m from the venue, 4 stars, 2 Neuer Markt, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/de-de/vienna-house/rostock-germany/vienna-house-sonne-rostock/overview)
- **Die kleine Sonne**: 120 m from the venue, 3 stars, 7 Steinstraße, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://die-kleine-sonne.de/)
- **Aalreuse**: 120 m from the venue
- **rostock apartment**: 130 m from the venue, 10 Große Wasserstraße, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://www.the-green.de/)
- **Hotel Garni "Am Hopfenmarkt"**: 190 m from the venue, 10 Buchbinderstraße, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://www.am-hopfenmarkt.com/)
- **Hotel Denkmal 13**: 230 m from the venue, 30 Große Wasserstraße, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://denkmal-13-rostock.de/)
  - Phone: +49 381 67 05 88 55
- **Casita Maria**: 240 m from the venue, 2 Beginenberg, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://casita-maria.de/)
- **Pentahotel Rostock**: 340 m from the venue, 6 Schwaansche Straße, Rostock, 18055
  - [Hotel website](https://www.pentahotels.com/hotels/germany/rostock)
  - Phone: +49 381 49700

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/ewk-international-conference/