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Melbourne is back!

Following its separation from Musica Viva Australia, the Melbourne international Chamber Music Competition has been reorganised and is presenting its 2027 edition

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Mahler Competition 2026: When “No First Prize” Means Raising the Bar

The Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition in Bamberg has never been shy about big statements. This year, it chose perhaps the boldest one a jury can make: for the first time since 2007, no first prize was awarded.

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Michael Hill Competition celebrates 25 Years

Twenty-five events in four centres across 17 days – from concert halls to classrooms – the Michael Hill International Violin Competition 2026 celebrated 25 years in 2026 with a nationwide celebration of the violin.

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Finding the Genuine

An Interview with Hastings Winner Ryan Zhu

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WFIMC 2026 Artistic Project Award: Meet the winner

Resonant Dialogues: An Interview with Ayaka Taniguchi, Winner of the WFIMC 2026 Artistic Project Prize

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