Amaira Saxena | Voice | Winner's Speech | Berlioz International Music Competition 2026
We are delighted to celebrate Amaira Saxena, a talented young vocalist from the United States, for her outstanding achievements at the Berlioz International Music Competition 2026 Season 3 (Season Period: June 10 - September 10, 2026). Performing "Quiet" from Matilda the Musical, Amaira earned the Gold Prize in the Junior (Age 8–10) category and the Silver Prize in the Musical/Opera category. 🌟🎭✨
Reflecting on her incredible success, Amaira shared her heartfelt gratitude:
"Hello everyone. My name is Amaira Saxena. I am 9 years old and I live in Bedford, New Hampshire. I am so excited and honored to have won the gold prize in the youth category and the silver prize in the opera and musical category at the Berlioz music competition. I would like to give a very special thanks to my amazing teacher, Ms Erin from Lets Play Music for teaching me, encouraging me, and always believing in me. You have helped me become a better singer and bring my very best to the stage. Music is my passion and I absolutely love singing. I also love performing in musical theater, playing piano and trying new things. One day I hope to become a singer and a composer and share my music with people around the world. I am so thankful to my parents for supporting me, believing in me and encouraging me to follow my dreams. Thank you Berlioz music competition for this wonderful opportunity and for recognizing my love and passion for music. Winning these awards inspires me to keep practicing, keep learning, and keep dreaming big. Thank you so much."
Commemorating the legendary composer Hector Berlioz, the Berlioz International Music Competition is a prestigious global event open to musicians, vocalists, conductors, and composers of all ages and nationalities. Celebrating artistic excellence across various genres, it allows participants to showcase their virtuosity to an international panel of judges through online submissions, offering emerging and established talents a distinguished platform for worldwide recognition. 🥇Learn more: www.Berliozcompetition.com
