Winner's Speech | Amane Yago | Violin | Schubert International Music Competition UK 2026
- May 14
- 1 min read
🎉 Congratulations to Amane Yago, a gifted young violinist from Japan, on receiving the Gold Prize and the Outstanding Interpretation Special Award in the Prodigy Category (Age 7 and younger) at the Schubert International Music Competition UK 2026 Season 1 (Season Period: 23 Dec 2025 – 23 Mar 2026).
At just 5 years old, Amane has already shown remarkable musical sensitivity, joy, and passion for the violin. Sharing a heartfelt message after receiving the awards, Amane said:
“Hello, my name is Amane. I'm 5 years old. I love playing the violin. I am happy. Thanks the gold prize. Thank you!”
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