The results for the Debussy International Music Competition 2026 Season 4 are now announced!
The Debussy International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and artistic excellence.
About the Competition
The Debussy International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to recognising excellence in music performance and composition. Open to participants worldwide, the Competition provides international recognition and visibility for musicians and composers across a diverse range of musical disciplines.
Full List of Winners
(Alphabetical order by first name)
Anna Smerdova, Piano, from Czech Republic
Arnăutu Debora, Choral Conducting, from Romania
Asimina Katerini, Composition “'Emmoni' (Obsession)”, from Greece
Ben Cardillo, Piano, from United States
Brice Everett, Composition “Sonatine (Maurice Ravel) Orchestral Arrangement by Brice Everett”, from United States
Chaewon Lee, Violin, from South Korea
Chen Zhiyan, Voice, from China
Cheng-Rui Lu, Viola, from Taiwan
Cheng-Xin Lu, Violin, from Taiwan
George Maltezos, Composition “Melodia Voluptatis”, from Greece
Izabela Wiktoria Oliwia Torfs, Composition “'The Warthog And The Little Chick' String Quartet”, from Belgium/Poland
Julia Kulińska, Piano, from Poland
Lydia Qin, Piano, from Ireland
Nicholas Wong Tanner, Composition, from Hong Kong
Qianyang Zeng, Composition “Rescore for Loving Vincent”, from China
Reverie Quartet (Claire Kim, Julia Jang, Ethan Han, Olivia Kim), Chamber Music (String Quartet), from United States
Sarah Mayfield, Composition “Laments”, from United States
Sergio Collaro Valente, Composition “7 MINIATURE PER PIANOFORTE”, from Italy
Smeralda Nunnari, Composition “Tardi t'amai”, from Italy
Terrence Meng, Piano, from China
TianRan Wang, Violin, from China
Xuan Lin, Composition “The Paradox of Moonlight”, from China
Yinan Peng, Composition “Tides Still Beat the Shore”, from China
Yujia Zhang, Piano, from United States
Yurui Zhang & Claire Wang, Chamber Music (Flute Duet), from China
Several musicians achieved exceptional recognition as WOMCO Multi-Award Winners, a distinction given to artists who win across multiple international competitions.
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