The results for the New York Music Award 2026 Season 1 are now announced!

The New York Music Award proudly honors outstanding musicians and emerging artists whose musical commitment, technical mastery, and distinctive artistic voice embody the dynamic spirit of both classical tradition and contemporary expression. This season’s award recipients reflect the rich cultural diversity and creative energy of an international community, representing a broad spectrum of instruments, vocal talents, and innovative musical disciplines.

About the Competition

The New York Music Award is an international platform dedicated to recognising and celebrating outstanding musical talent from around the world. Rooted in the city’s legacy as a global cultural capital, the Award upholds values of artistic excellence, expressive individuality, and professional musicianship. Welcoming performers and creators across classical, contemporary, and cross-genre practices, the New York Music Award provides global visibility and meaningful recognition, fostering artistic growth and supporting the next generation of musicians and creative voices.

Full List of Winners — 2026 Season 1

(Alphabetical order by first name)

Anastasia Samardžija, Violin, from Slovenia

Carlos R. Cotto Clemente, Composition “Shadows Over The Forest”, from Puerto Rico

Çınar Atlı, Piano, from Turkey

Danilo Ferro, Composition “il viaggio”, from Italy

DOMENICO PETRUZZIELLO, Violin, from Italy

Dr. Imran Shafiq bin Shahrol Anuar, Voice, from Malaysia

Ege Oğuz Çevik, Piano, from Turkey

Emily Wagner, Voice, from Vietnam

FENG SHENGNAN, Vocal Pop, from China

FENG YUETONG, Vocal Pop, from China

Izabela Wiktoria Oliwia Torfs, Composition, from Belgium & Poland

Izabella Charney, Violin, from Slovenia

Jana Polak, Piano, from Poland

Kamal Benjelloun, Voice, from United States

Kimberly Chan Min Jane, Voice, from Malaysia

Kornsiripatchara Damrongrat, Clarinet, from Thailand

Lambert Tang, Clarinet, from Australia

LİLA LAYLA KARAMAN, Harp, from Turkey

London Angela Fantine Musical Cultural Creations Ltd., Musical, from United Kingdom

MATIJA FUJS, Violin, from Slovenia

Neli Jurić, Violin, from Slovenia

Nil Feraye Eren, Piano, from Turkey

Óscar Román, Piano, from Spain

Paula Morna Dória, Voice, from Portugal

Philip Sarrouy, Voice, from France

QI ZIKE, Violin, from China

Urszula Janiszewska & Strings Ensemble, Piano / Strings Ensemble, from Poland

Xinyu Dai, Voice, from United Kingdom

Zeynep Sueda DAL, Bağlama, from Turkey

ZHAO ZEJIA, Double Keyboard Electronic Organ, from China

ZHOU TIANYANG, Piano, from China

Join the Next Season

Registration for the upcoming season is now open.

We invite young musicians and creative artists worldwide to share their talent, gain international recognition, and become part of a global artistic community celebrating excellence and creativity.

👉 Register here: https://www.newyorkmusicaward.com/

Winners