The results for the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!
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The Saint-Saëns International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and performers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and musical projects. This season reflects broad international participation across a wide range of instruments and disciplines.
About the Competition
The Saint-Saëns International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical achievement in performance and composition. Open to participants worldwide, the Competition supports artists across classical and contemporary contexts, providing international recognition and visibility.
Full List of Winners — 2026 Season 1
(Alphabetical order by first name)
Amy Fetherolf, Violin, from United States
Andrew Chen, Violin, from United States
Bryan Tyler, Viola, from United States
Chongwen Yang, Cello, from China
Danilo Ferro, Composition “Il Viaggio”, from Italy
David Bernard, Performance, from United States
Dimitris Kavousanos, Piano, from Greece
Ela Onar, Clarinet, from Türkiye
Eleonora Addis & Odysseus Addis, Piano, from Greece
Ethan Choi, Cello, from United States
Frank Joseph Beck II, Euphonium, from United States
Gamze Nur Kızıl, Piano, from Türkiye
Hande Tokgöz, Double Bass, from Turkey
Hannah Lee, Voice, from United States
Haoning Yuan, Cello, from China
Kingston Zicheng Pu, Piano, from New Zealand
Lin Jiajunjie, Cello, from Singapore
Mia Holmgren, Cello, from United States
Mii Kyoichiro, Composition “Fughetta and Variations for Brass Quintet”, from Japan
Nicholas Camarinos, Violin, from United States
Paolo Bernardi, Composition “Somewhere in Gaza – Symphonic Reflections on Palestinian Genocide”, from Italy
Peter Homans, “390 Riverside Drive: The First Hundred Years”, from United States
Robert Lipfriend, Composition “Controverse”, from United Kingdom
Ryan Riddy, Electric Guitar, from United Kingdom
Wu Wenxiu, Bass Drum, from China
Yağmur İnci İpek, Cello, from Türkiye
Yolanda Zhou, Cello, from Australia
Zhang Yize, Violin, from China
Zhengwu Fu, Cello, from China
Join the Next Season
Registration for the next season is now open.
Musicians and composers worldwide are invited to participate and present their work on an international platform.
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