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DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY
Celebrating Brass Excellence at the 2026 Aeolus Competition
From September 8-13, the renowned International Aeolus Competition gathered exceptional young wind instrumentalists in Düsseldorf for a week of intense performances, showcasing the next generation of virtuosity on the trumpet, trombone, and tuba.
TEL AVIV, ISRAEL
Nothing Is Wasted
Rubinstein Competition Winner Dmitry Yudin Reflects on an Intense Few Weeks in Tel Aviv and on Tour Across Israel
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Here's who I am: music beyond the notes
Ten young and talented percussionists made music their own at the TROMP Competition in Eindhoven.
ALESSANDRIA, ITALY
Dream Passed On in Alessandria
Cristina Galietto wins the 58th Pittaluga Competition
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.
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.
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
BIRMINGHAM, UK
The 6th Evgeny Svetlanov Competition
Held in Birmingham, the 6th edition crowned Michal Oren as its winner
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
Eva Marton Budapest
Promising singers take the stage in Budapest
Every two years, the Eva Marton International Singing Competition brings together young singers from all over the world. The 7th edition was placed under the patronage of Plácido Domingo
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
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.
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."
NEW ORLEANS, USA
Looking for inspiration in life
2026 New Orleans winner Evgeny Konnov shares the insights he's gained through his competition journey
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