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BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Navigating the Scene: Insights into the 2026 Enescu Competition
Jury member Elena Dubinets—Artistic Director of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra—talks about her perspective on the evolving competition landscape and what truly defines a successful young artist.
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Mindful on Stage: Competition Wellbeing
The George Enescu International Competition is pioneering a culture of mental health, resilience, and sustainable artistry for the next generation of performers.
TRONDHEIM, NORWAY
WFIMC Café: Matthew Rhodes
Following his victory at the Trondheim International Conducting Competition, Matthew Rhodes reflects on his Nordic education, the delicate balance between confidence and arrogance, and the moment he decided to loosen the reins.
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
The Aeolus at Twenty: A Conversation with Sieghardt Rometsch
For two decades, the International Aeolus Competition for Wind Instruments in Düsseldorf has stood as a bastion for emerging talent.
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
A New Generation Takes the Stage
With a record field of entries, an historic violin victory and outstanding laureates across four categories, the 2026 George Enescu International Competition brought performance, composition and artistic development together in Bucharest.
Tel Aviv, iSrael
Bridging Borders Through Music
The 18th Arthur Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition navigates unprecedented challenges to crown its latest laureates in a testament to artistic resilience.
BUCHAREST, ROMANIA
Finding Your Own Voice
Enescu Competition winner Samuel Niederhauser on musical conviction, the demands of a competition, and building a career on his own terms.
Munich, Germany
Excellence in Many Voices
Returning to four categories, the 75th ARD International Music Competition brought emerging artists to Munich for two weeks of demanding performances, memorable encounters and decisions that sparked debate.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
New Connections, Shared Ambitions
Preparing for its inaugural edition in March 2027, the Cape Town International Piano Competition joins the WFIMC as a Resonance Member
Pécs, HUNGARY
Franz Liszt International Piano Competition concludes at the Kodály Centre
On the occasion of the Filharmonia Hungary's 70th anniversary, the 2026 Franz Liszt International Piano Competition took place in Pécs
BIRMINGHAM, UK
The 6th Evgeny Svetlanov Competition
Held in Birmingham, the 6th edition crowned Michal Oren as its winner
TRONDHEIM, NORWAY
A Resonant Triumph at the Princess Astrid Competition
The Princess Astrid International Music Competition —now in its 70th year of royal patronage— held its 2026 edition in the discipline of conducting.
STOckholm, Sweden
Remembering Henryk Kowalski
Remembered affectionately as Indiana University’s “Mr. Fix-It,” the great violinist transformed technical obstacles into artistic possibilities—and built a worldwide family of players, colleagues and occasional footballers.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, USA
Raising the Stakes at the Big Easy
Evgeny Konnov Wins the 30th New Orleans International Piano Competition
Jeju, Korea
Beyond the Competition
In Jeju, a Competition Becomes Part of a Festival — and Part of the Island’s Cultural Identity
VINA DEL MAR, CHILE
At the Heart of Music Is the Human Voice
Pedro-Pablo Prudencio on the 50th International Music Performance Competition Sigall in Viña del Mar
LONDON, UK
Social media is dead. It’s time for musicians and orchestras to own their online audience
"As platforms move away from a follower-based model to an interest-driven distribution system that takes away the connection to our fans, it's time for us to take back control."
BOLZANO, ITALY
The Artist of the Future
Ferruccio Busoni Intl. Piano Competition as part of the Bolzano Festival Bozen explores the future of classical music
NEW ORLEANS, USA
Looking for inspiration in life
2026 New Orleans winner Evgeny Konnov shares the insights he's gained through his competition journey
BELGRADE, SERBIA
Finding Your Voice in Belgrade
Austrian violist and jury member Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot on the 2026 viola edition of the Belgrade Intl. Competition of Young Musicians, the value of a dedicated platform for young violists, and the opportunities for participants in Serbia's capital
Bamberg, Germany
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.
Auckland, New Zealand
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.
MELBOURNE, australia
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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