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Redefining the Role of Performing Arts
CEO Sunny Park of the new GS Arts Center in Seoul talks about her programming, and about the future of Korean artists and Korean audiences
Rachmaninov, Resilience, and Revelation
Saehyun Kim, winner of the 2025 Concours Long-Thibaud, reflects on his experiences in Paris
From Harbin to the World- A conversation with Suli Xue
Tracing a journey of culture, legacy, and music
Weimar announces its 2025 Winners
Motus Quartet wins the Joseph Joachim Chamber Music Competition
Great musicmaking at the Schubert Competition
Three remarkable pianists captivated the audience in Dortmund
High Stakes at the Epinal International Piano Competition
Emotional renditions of concertos by Chopin and Prokofiev
High-tension Showdown at the Long-Thibaud
Saehyun Kim, 17, easily convinces with his terrific interpretation of Rachmaninov's Concerto n°3.
Riveting Finale at the Gewandhaus
At the 2025 Bach Competition Leipzig, three outstanding pianists bring the audience to their feet
WFIMC Café: Yuki Hirano
The Vienna-based Violinist talks about the Heifetz Competition in Vilnius
Great suspense in Turin
From 3 to 9 March 2025, some of the most talented young musicians on the international music scene performed in Pinerolo and Turin, at the final round of the prestigious bi-annual chamber music competition.
Chamber Music magic in Graz
From February 8 to 15, Graz played host to the international Franz Schubert and Modern Music Competition, much to the delight of its great audience
The Jasha Heifetz Competition is back in Vilnius
5 out of 6 violinists played the Sibelius concerto, delighting an audience of connoisseurs who were happy to be able to compare every stroke, every intention, and ultimately the musicality of the talented young violinists.
Olga Kern: soloist, teacher, composer
Besides her busy performing and teaching schedule, the famous pianist also manages her very own competition
Introducing: Amanda Smith
Distinguished Arts and Non-Profit leader has been appointed President and CEO of the Honens International Piano Competition
Mischa Maisky is back on stage
After his first performance in Switzerland, he recounts his strenuous recovery
A very special night in Seoul
A tie in jury votes leads to a double First Prize at the Seoul International Music Competition
Odesa Violin Competition to be held in Germany
August 2025 will see the first edition of the competition since the Russian Invasion. WFIMC spoke with Ukrainian Conductor Oksana Lyniv, who will be directing the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra at the Finals of the Competition
WFIMC Café: Manami Suzuki
An interview with the 2024 Hamamatsu International Piano Competition 1st prize winner
WFIMC Café: Io Yamada
Achieving 2 victories at the Pittaluga guitar competition in Alessandria and Dr. Luis Sigall Competition in Vina del Mar, Io Yamada shares his guitar journey
69th General Assembly in Harbin, China
25 - 29 June 2025 - An invitation to the Paris of the East
Extraordinary musical adventures
The 2024 Orléans intl. Piano Competition presents colorful range of contemporary music
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