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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
When History Bows to the Cello
Ettore Pagano and a Triple Jubilee at the 2026 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels
LEIPZIG, GERMANY
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.
OSAKA, JAPAN
Chamber Music Summit in Japan
Motus Quartet and Trio E.T.A. take top honours at the 12th Osaka International Chamber Music Competition
Vilnius, Lithuania
2026 General Assembly & Forum: Meet our Speakers
This year's two part conference offers an exceptional line-up of guest speakers and artists
Prague, Czech Republic
Winners announced at the Prague Spring Competition
The 77th Prague Spring Competition concluded with spectacular victories in Flute and Piano categories
Markneukirchen, Germany
Tuba and Horn take center stage at the Markneukirchen music hall
The Markneukirchen International Instrumental Competition is making history this year: with 150 participants from 5 continents, the 2026 competition has set new records.
Lichtenberg-Hof, Germany
A celebration of musical excellence at the Haus Marteau Competition
Young violinists from all over the world gathered in Haus Marteau, once a home to the world famous violinist Henri Marteau, now a unique institution for musical education in Europe, located in the small town of Lichtenberg, Germany.
Barletta, Italy
Great success for the Premio Mauro Paolo Monopoli
"Once again this year, our city has welcomed world-class international music, featuring young talents from every continent, and this is a source of immense pride"
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
2026 International Forum Participants announced
39 artists selected from 132 applications to convene in Lithuania for “Inspiring the Future”
ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA
Saxophone Summit in the Pyrenees
The 2026 Andorra SaxFest brought together emerging and established artists for high level performances, masterclasses, workshops and orchestral collaborations
Vienna, Austria
Grand Master of the String Quartet
Günter Pichler Redefined Global Standards in Chamber Music and Shaped Generations of Musicians
JAÉN, SPAIN
Triumph in Jaén: Ayumu Ibaraki wins First Prize
The 67th Premio Jaén delivered high drama across a nine day festival of exciting piano repertoire
Zürich, Switzerland
Call for Nominations
The Career Advancement Program 2027–2029 of the Günther Caspar Foundation (Switzerland) offers new opportunities
Lyon, France
Rising Wind Quintets Shine in Lyon
The wind quintet returns to center stage for a new edition of the CIMCL. Five instruments, five personalities, a quest for excellence
KOBE, JAPAN
Winning Together in Kobe
Riccardo Cellacchi and Fabian Egger, the first prize winners of the Kobe International Flute Competition shared their story in Japan
Hastings, UK
Record Numbers at the Hastings International Piano Competition
A demanding, concerto-focused format—culminating in finals with the Royal Philharmonic—rewarded orchestral savvy and pianistic daring as the competition expanded its reach and community programmes under new leadership
Leipzig, Germany
Miha Zhu Triumphs at 2026 Leipzig Bach Competition
A demanding programme curated by jury chair Reinhard Goebel made for an exciting violin edition of the annual contest
TONGYEONG, KOREA
Discovering Tomorrow: Young Artists at the Center of TIMF 2026
At the Tongyeong International Music Festival’s 2026 edition, the three‑day forum mobilized competition leaders, promoters, label executives and emerging performers
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona in Spring: a Piano Capital
The 71st Maria Canals International Piano Competition in Barcelona 2026 just ended after ten days of memorable music at the Palau de la Música Catalana
WARSAW, POLAND
Looking back at the Chopin: A Conversation with Artur Szklener
With more than 600 applicants and a worldwide audience, the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition remains one of classical music’s most closely watched stages.
Novara, Italy
Remembering a Legend
Cristina Rocca talks about the Guido Cantelli intl. Conducting Competition and its namesake, the conductor Guido Cantelli, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of his tragic death
Trondheim, Norway
Trondheim Welcomes a New Generation of Conductors
From 24–27 August 2026, the Princess Astrid International Music Competition presents its live competition rounds along with a Conductor’s Forum Academy — a new, professional-development programme presented in collaboration with the WFIMC.
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