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When History Bows to the Cello

Ettore Pagano and a Triple Jubilee at the 2026 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels

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WFIMC Café: Miha Zhu

The 2026 Leipzig Bach Competition winner talks about her life between modern and baroque violin, between orchestra and solo playing, and her great passion for Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Chamber Music Summit in Japan

Motus Quartet and Trio E.T.A. take top honours at the 12th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition

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2026 General Assembly & Forum: Meet our Speakers

This year's two part conference offers an exceptional line-up of guest speakers and artists

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Basically Ridiculous

A commentary in defense of International Music Competitions

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Daegu International Vocal Music Competition

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