Annique Göttler on Instagram: "I’m doing my best to keep everything together — but the constant phone calls, emails, messages, meetings, and conversations are wearing me down. All of this is about two of the most beautiful and fragile things in the world: children and music. A few days ago, an interview was published in which the person in charge of the competition made, in my opinion, very condescending remarks. Everyone is being criticized — except for the very institution responsible for all of this. It breaks my heart to see what has become of something that once stood for music, inspiration, and integrity. Right now, it feels like it’s all about power and money. Unless I’m proven wrong, I won’t stop asking questions. #childrensrights #musicmatters #standupforwhatyoubelievein #justiceformusicians #musiceducation #youthcompetition #classicalmusic #speakup #dontlookaway #changethesystem #pianistlife #honestmusician #musiciansofinstagram #jugendmusiziert"

2,842 likes, 71 comments - anniquegoettler on May 9, 2025: "I’m doing my best to keep everything together — but the constant phone calls, emails, messages, meetings, and conversations are wearing me down. All of this is about two of the most beautiful and fragile things in the world: children and music. A few days ago, an interview was published in which the person in charge of the competition made, in my opinion, very condescending remarks. Everyone is being criticized — except for the very institution responsible for all of this. It breaks my heart to see what has become of something that once stood for music, inspiration, and integrity. Right now, it feels like it’s all about power and money. Unless I’m proven wrong, I won’t stop asking questions. #childrensrights #musicmatters #standupforwhatyoubelievein #justiceformusicians #musiceducation #youthcompetition #classicalmusic #speakup #dontlookaway #changethesystem #pianistlife #honestmusician #musiciansofinstagram #jugendmusiziert".