Mein Herz still in sich singet / Ein altes schönes Lied, / Das in die Luft sich schwinget / Und eilig zu dir zieht.
(from: Auf dem See, Karl Simrock, set to music by Johannes Brahms)

“Das Lied - International Song Competition”, exclusively dedicated to the genre of the Lied, is held in Berlin every two years. This competition not only features substantial financial awards, but also offers attention, recognition, and distinction to promising young singers.