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Magnificent Voices at the Seoul Competition

57 young vocalists were selected to perform at Seoul Arts Center

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Vilnius, Lithuania

Apply Now for the WFIMC Conference

Registrations open now for the International Forum "Inspiring the Future" and for the WFIMC General Assembly

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Hastings, UK

Record Numbers at the Hastings International Piano Competition

A demanding, concerto-focused format—culminating in finals with the Royal Philharmonic—rewarded orchestral savvy and pianistic daring as the competition expanded its reach and community programmes under new leadership

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Jyväskylä, Finland

A Summit of Great Talents!

Inspired young musicians gathered in Central Finland this winter and participated in one of the most exciting chamber music competitions!

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VILNIUS, LITHUANIA

The 2026 WFIMC General Assembly in Vilnius

This year's conference will be held in two parts: an International Forum under the title "Inspiring the Future" for both Members, Laureates and Young Artists, well as the traditional General Assembly.

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PÉCS, HUNGARY

Filharmónia Hungary Celebrates 70 Years in Pécs with the 2026 Franz Liszt International Piano Competition

In 2026, Filharmónia Magyarország celebrates the 70th anniversary of its Pécs office — a milestone that reconnects the institution with one of Hungary’s most vibrant cultural cities.

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Artists, Competitions

SENDAI, JAPAN

Memories from Sendai

Violinist Moon Boha speaks about her recent experiences at the Sendai International Music Comptetition

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Competitions

SINGAPORE

Georgii Moroz Leads Stellar Laureates in Singapore

Fourth edition of the triennial SIVC brings 29 outstanding young violinists to Singapore, with Yong Siew Toh alumni claiming first and third prizes

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VIÑA DEL MAR, CHILE

The Luis Sigall at 50

Viña del Mar celebrates half a century of its iconic international Competition

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Competitions

TAKAMATSU, JAPAN

Roman Fediurko wins the 2026 Takamatsu Competition

Sixth edition of Takamatsu’s acclaimed quadrennial competition brings exceptional young pianists to Japan

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PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA

Young Vocalists shine at 2026 UNISA Competition in South Africa

The 7th Unisa Intl. Voice Competition brought together rising classical and jazz vocalists, world-renowned jurors and top local ensembles in Pretoria for an inspiring two-week celebration of performance, learning and South African musical excellence.

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Competitions

BONN, GERMANY

Rising Stars Shine at 2025 Telekom Beethoven Competition in Bonn

This year’s edition deepens its focus on Beethoven while introducing a special prize and wider visibility for works by women composers, supported by exhibitions and a rich cultural program.

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Competitions

SEOUL, KOREA

Seoul Competition ends on a high note

Hyunjae Lim Wins 2025 Seoul International Music Competition Violin Edition

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Utrecht, The Netherlands

Alexander Kashpurin’s Last-Minute Triumph

A reserve candidate becomes the highlight of Liszt Utrecht 2026

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Insights

BLED, SLOVENIA

George Pehlivanian: A New Vision for Conducting Competitions

An interview with conductor George Pehlivanian ahead of his all-new Pehlivanian International Conducting Competition in Bled, Slovenia

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Competitions, Insights

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA

Bucharest’s “Window to the World”

Violinist Mihaela Martin talks about the 2026 George Enescu Competition and her own memories in Romania’s capital

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Competitions

Manchester, United Kingdom

RNCM alumnus Yuanfan Yang wins the 2025 James Mottram International Piano Competition

The Edinburgh-born pianist wins First Prize for his performance of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No 1 alongside the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and conductor Geoffrey Paterson.

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