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The Art of Collaboration: Lyudmila Hovsepyan & Heghine Sarukhanyan’s Celebrated Duo Journey
Armenian pianist Lyudmila Hovsepyan and soprano Heghine Sarukhanyan shine as Grand Prize winners at the Schubert International Music Competition 2025 Season 3. In this interview, the duo reflects on their artistic partnership, the inspiration behind their repertoire, and the collaborative journey that shaped their award-winning performance.
Feb 2


Young Hungarian Pianist Gergő Kaszab Awarded Platinum Prize for Expressive Bach Performance
Young Hungarian pianist Gergő Kaszab won the Platinum Prize and Expressive Musical Genius Special Prize at the 2025 Autumn Season of the Global Genius Music Competition for his performance of Bach’s Piano Concerto in F Minor. At just 10 years old, he has already achieved remarkable results in international competitions, performs multiple instruments, and shares his artistry through concerts and charity projects.
Jan 28


The results for the Debussy International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!
The Debussy International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and researchers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and music-related study. This season reflects a wide range of musical disciplines and contemporary creative approaches, highlighting the Competition’s international participation. About the Competition The Debussy International Music Competition is an internati
Jan 28


The results for the Georges Bizet International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!
The Georges Bizet International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and conductors from around the world for their achievements across performance, composition, conducting, and music research. This season reflects a broad international scope and a diverse range of musical disciplines. About the Competition The Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging
Jan 28


Takashi Saito and the Romantic Flute: A Masterful Performance at the 2025 Carl Reinecke International Music Competition
Takashi Saito, recipient of the Grand Prize and Best Reinecke Performance Special Award at the 2025 Carl Reinecke International Music Competition, shares the artistic vision, personal reflections, and recording process behind his acclaimed performance of Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major.
Jan 27


The Poetic Sound of Promise: Gabriela Kalnina’s Award-Winning Musical Journey
Young Latvian flutist Gabriela Kalnina, winner of the Gold Prize and the Poetic Artistic Musical Genius Special Prize at the Global Genius Music Competition 2025 Autumn Season, shares her musical journey, her approach to performance, and how she discovered her artistic voice through the flute.
Jan 27


The results for the Beethoven International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!
The Beethoven International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and creative musical practice. This season reflects a broad range of instruments, voices, and compositional approaches, highlighting the Competition’s international participation. About the Competition The Beethoven International Music Competition is an international plat
Jan 21


Hyun-Sang Park: The Vision of the Dry Bones — Platinum-Winning String Quartet at the European Classical Music Awards 2025
Composer Hyun-Sang Park, Platinum Winner of the European Classical Music Awards 2025, reflects on his award-winning string quartet The Vision of the Dry Bones. In this in-depth interview, he shares the spiritual inspiration, compositional structure, and ethical philosophy behind the work, exploring how music can embody truth, resurrection, and compassionate practice in the modern world.
Jan 20


Winner's Speech | Alexandra Kazanskaya | Conducting | World Melody Music Competition 2025
Winner’s Speech by Alexandra Kazanskaya, First Prize recipient in Conducting at the World Melody Music Competition 2025 Season 4, sharing her reflections on music, education, and artistic unity.
Jan 19


Revolução e Liberdade: Quinteto de Sopros do Vale and the Voices of Freedom in Portuguese Music
An award-winning interview with the Portuguese ensemble Quinteto de Sopros do Vale on Revolução e Liberdade, a Diamond Prize–winning CD album that revives suppressed 20th-century Portuguese music and explores freedom, memory, and cultural resistance through sound.
Jan 19


Winner's Speech | Hyun Seo Lee | Voice | UK International Music Competition 2025
Winner’s Speech by Hyun Seo Lee, a young vocalist from South Korea, celebrating her Absolute First Prize wins at the UK International Music Competition 2025 Season 4.
Jan 18


Standing Still Among Sacred Trees: Kris De Ruysscher on Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso and Creative Transformation
Belgian composer Kris De Ruysscher reflects on his award-winning composition Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso, sharing the inspiration drawn from sacred trees in Japan, his meditative creative process, and the artistic philosophy that shaped this deeply personal work, which received the Platinum Prize and Excellent Creativity Special Award at the Claude Debussy International Music Competition 2025.
Jan 18


The results for the New York Music Award 2026 Season 1 are now announced!
The New York Music Award proudly honors outstanding musicians and emerging artists whose musical commitment, technical mastery, and distinctive artistic voice embody the dynamic spirit of both classical tradition and contemporary expression. This season’s award recipients reflect the rich cultural diversity and creative energy of an international community, representing a broad spectrum of instruments, vocal talents, and innovative musical disciplines. About the Competition T
Jan 15


The results for Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!
The Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition proudly celebrates exceptional musicians and creative artists whose refined artistry, stylistic awareness, and technical mastery embody the elegance and expressive depth of Baroque and classical music traditions, while embracing contemporary interpretation. This season’s laureates reflect a rich and diverse international community, representing a wide spectrum of instruments, voices, and musical disciplines. About the C
Jan 15


Winner's Speech | Mina İrican | Cello | Haydn Young Musician Competition UK 2025
Turkish cellist Mina İrican shares her winner’s speech after receiving the Platinum Prize and Best Haydn Performance Special Prize at the Haydn Young Musician Competition UK 2025 Season 2, for her performance of Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major.
Jan 14


Between Tradition and Innovation: Anna Kijanowska on Mazurkas, Research, and an Award-Winning Artistic Journey
A Polish-American pianist rooted in scholarship and performance, Anna Kijanowska reflects on her award-winning artistic journey, the revitalisation of the mazurka tradition, and the intersection of research, interpretation, and innovation that defines her work today.
Jan 10


The results for the World Artistry Music Award 2025 Season 4 are now announced!
The World Artistry Music Award presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world across performance, composition, and recorded works. This season reflects broad international participation and a diverse range of musical styles, instruments, and creative formats. About the Competition The World Artistry Music Award is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging artistic achievement in music performance, compos
Jan 10


The results for the Schubert International Music Competition 2025 Season 4 are now announced!
The Schubert International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and music-related research. This season features a wide range of musical disciplines and stylistic approaches, reflecting the Competition’s international participation. About the Competition The Schubert International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated
Jan 10


Sound, Memory, and Ritual: Constantine Caravassilis on His Award-Winning Album “From Sappho’s Lyre”
Award-winning Greek-Canadian composer Constantine Caravassilis reflects on sound, memory, ritual, and the multi-year creative journey behind his Diamond Prize–winning album From Sappho’s Lyre.
Jan 9


The results for the International Music Leadership Award 2025 Season 4 are now announced!
The International Music Leadership Award presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians, composers, conductors, and researchers whose work reflects leadership, artistic contribution, and scholarly engagement within the global music community. This season highlights a wide range of disciplines, including performance, composition, conducting, academic research, and music leadership studies. About the Competition The International Music Leadership Award
Jan 8
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