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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
VILNIUS, LITHUANIA
WFIMC 2026 Artistic Project Award: Meet the winner
Resonant Dialogues: An Interview with Ayaka Taniguchi, Winner of the WFIMC 2026 Artistic Project Prize
HAMAMATSU, JAPAN
The Piano City’s Signature Stage: Hamamatsu Welcomes a New Chair
Momo Kodama will begin her tenure at the Hamamatsu International Piano Competition with its 13th edition in 2027
ODENSE, DENMARK
Emotional triumph in Odense
Carl Nielsen International Competition celebrates its 2026 Flute winners
MONTRÉAL, CANADA
Violin Summit in Montréal
Koshiro Takeuchi wins the 2026 Concours musical international de Montréal
Porto, Portugal
Roman Lopatynskyi wins the Santa Cecilia Competition
The 32 years old Ukrainian pianist wins First Prize at the Santa Cecilia Piano Competition in Porto
Cascais, Portugal
Eight voices, sixteen arias, one final decision
"One day we shall all go to the Opera" could be the new mantra of the Cascais International Vocal Competition
YEREVAN, ARMENIA
Great Cellists Shine in Yerevan
Cosima Regina Federle Wins First Prize at the 2026 Khachaturian International 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
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.
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