Winner's Speech | John Allen Kipta | Carl Reinecke InternationalMusic Competition 2026
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Congratulations to John Allen Kipta, composer from the United States, on receiving the Platinum Prize at the Carl Reinecke International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 for his piano composition Requiem in Blue.
Following this remarkable achievement, Kipta took a moment to reflect on the journey behind the music, expressing his heartfelt gratitude to those who have shaped his artistic path:
"Thank you to Saint Thomas More and Tchaikovsky Student Protege Margerat Melchevsky, my teachers in the NW Indiana/Chicago area growing up, and to my Father and Mother, Late Brother David and Sister Diane, all of whom actively pursued music in our Second Generation US family."
The Carl Reinecke International Music Competition celebrates global musical talent across all disciplines — instruments, voice, composition, conducting, chamber music, improvisation, orchestra, and choir — providing opportunities for visibility and artistic growth in the digital era. ✨ Enter the Competition: www.reineckecompetition.com
