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VERCELLI, ITALY
Curtis Phill Hsu Takes First Prize at the Viotti Competition
The 76th edition of the international competition in Vercelli attracted a record number of applications, concluding with an all-Rachmaninoff orchestral final at the Teatro Civico.
INDIANAPOLIS, USA
Karisa Chiu Leads a New Generation of Indianapolis Laureates
The 12th International Violin Competition of Indianapolis concluded with six outstanding laureates, an extensive programme of special prizes and career opportunities extending well beyond the competition itself.
TOKYO, JAPAN
Tokyo MINATO CITY Completes Its First Three-Year Cycle
Blind since infancy, 24-year-old Guangbin Wang from Guangzhou wins the piano competition's First Prize with Rachmaninoff's Third Piano Concerto
TBILISI, GEORGIA
A Musical Tradition Looking to the Future in Tbilisi
The eighth Tbilisi International Piano Competition brought together young pianists from around the world, reaffirming the city's place in international musical life
NOVARA, ITALY
Feifan Jiang Wins 2026 Premio Guido Cantelli
The 14th edition of the international conducting competition in Novara brought together young conductors from around the world, with Feifan Jiang taking First Prize and five additional awards.
VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE
Viña del Mar celebrates its 50th Competition
The International Music Performance Competition Dr. Luis Sigall celebrated its 50th edition with a vocal competition, a new Chilean composition and an extensive programme of musical activities across the Valparaíso Region.
LUCERNE, SWITZERLAND
New Conducting Competition Launched in Lucerne
The Thomas and Doris Ammann Prize for Young Conductors will debut in June 2027, with Fabio Luisi chairing the jury and CHF 90,000 in prizes.
MONZA, ITALY
A New Generation at the Piano in Monza
The 28th Rina Sala Gallo International Piano Competition brought together young pianists for a week of performances, concluding with an orchestral final at the Teatro Manzoni and several special awards.
GUANZHOU, CHINA
Guangzhou's Flute Competition Celebrates a New Generation
Founded in honour of the legendary flutist Aurèle Nicolet, the 6th Intl. Flute Competition Guangzhou brought together emerging performers and leading international artists. Three flutists received awards, while the jury decided not to award a first prize.
Poznan, Poland
Outstanding Artistry at the Wieniawski Competition
Bohdan Luts triumphs at the Wieniawski Competition in Poznań, earning First Prize and a two-year loan of the 1711 “Marquis de Rivière” Stradivarius.
Beijing, China
A Partnership for the Future
Eight prizewinners from WFIMC member competitions will perform at China's National Centre for the Performing Arts this November. The new collaboration could become an important model for creating career opportunities through the Federation's network.
Tongyeong, South Korea
Music Must Speak Beyond the Notes
Klaus Hellwig on Isang Yun, the art of listening, and the extraordinary opportunities of the 2026 ISANGYUN Competition
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, THE NETHERLANDS
New Voices Take Centre Stage in ’s-Hertogenbosch
Lea Shaw takes the Grand Prix, alongside three further honours, at the 59th IVC Opera & Oratorio Competition
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
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
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.
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.
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