José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., has been named Distinguished Author of the Season at the International Music Leadership Award 2025 for his article Rhythms of Diplomacy, exploring jazz, cultural diplomacy, and global leadership.

Composer Monika Sroczyńska, winner of the International Music Leadership Award 2025, shares her appreciation after receiving the Merit Composer of the Season for Night Fears II for String Orchestra.

Young Singaporean pianist Chen Yan Xuan Mika shares her heartfelt appreciation after winning the Silver Prize and Outstanding Musicality Award at the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition 2025, reflecting on her passion, gratitude, and musical dreams.

Young flutist Saac Lee from Singapore celebrates his success at the 2025 Beethoven International Music Competition UK, sharing heartfelt reflections on his award-winning journey and musical growth.

Leonardo Coral, a Mexican composer and Grand Prize winner of the Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition 2025, shares his heartfelt appreciation and insights into his award-winning composition Katharsis: Concierto para Violín No. 2.

Mazyar Bibak, awarded First Prize at the 2025 Season 4 Beethoven International Music Competition UK for his composition Liberation Sky, shares his heartfelt gratitude and reflections on music, creativity, and the inspiration behind his work.

Rebecca Abrego from BelCanto Music School, USA, received First Prize in the Modern B category at the Vivaldi International Music Competition 2025 Season 2. 🎶