The results for the World Classical Music Awards 2026 Season 3 are now announced!
Updated: 4 days ago
The World Classical Music Awards presents the award results for the 2026 Season 3, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and artistic excellence.
About the Competition
The World Classical Music Awards 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 — 2026 Season 3
(Alphabetical order by first name)
Adelina Ribič, Violin, from Slovenia
Angela Sarah DAlmeida, Voice, from India
Ashley Yeh, Violin, from United States
Asimina Katerini, Composition “Emmoni”, from Greece
Charles Knudsen & Emerald Strings, Composition “Piano Quintet 'The Fall'”, from Japan
Cheng-Rui Lu, Viola, from Taiwan
Cheng-Xin Lu, Violin, from Taiwan
Christopher Lin, Piano, from United States
Cynthia Cai, Voice, from United States
David Butaty, Piano, from Singapore
DONGCHEN LYU, Violin, from China
Elvenna Wu, Piano, from Indonesia
Erina Lu, Voice, from Australia
Evelyn Wang, Composition “Among the Lights”, from United Kingdom
Hana Ajeti, Violin, from Kosovo
Hanjun Kim, Cello, from South Korea
Haven Kim, Cello, from South Korea
Hyunjoon Lee, Saxophone, from South Korea
Izabela Wiktoria Oliwia Torfs, Composition “'The Lonely Duckling' String Duet”, from Belgium/Poland
Jayden Kim, Piano, from United States
Joseph Park, Voice, from United States
Julia Kulińska, Piano, from Poland
Julija Špilak, Violin, from Slovenia
Kamila Kociołek, Violin, from Poland
Karen Tange, Voice, from Japan
Kohlberg-GB Trio, Trio (Viola, Piano, Clarinet), from Israel
Ma Xiaoyuan, Composition “Echoes of the Bellows”, from China
Magdalena Adamczak, Piano, from Poland
Mingqin Xie, Flute, from United Kingdom
Mitchell Hutchings, Voice, from United States
Oleksandra Rypalenko, Performance, from Ukraine
Parinada Atikanist, Piano, from Thailand
Pawichaya Atikanist, Piano, from Thailand
Piotr Dubaj, Piano, from Poland
Rosa Bugarin, Composition “For Francis Cello&Vocals”, from France
Sarah Emily Barnhardt, Cello, from Poland
Tadashi Yamazaki, Composition “A holy teachings of Buddha; verity of universe and lives, YOp. 24”, from Japan
Tianshun Lin, Piano, from China
Vinokur Itzhak Viaceslav, Composition “Prelude for piano”, from Israel
Wei Jayden Linrui, Cello, from China
Winecreek Ensemble Teens: Ashwika Nittoor, Ashley Yeh, Aria Liu, Sierra Liu, Riddhi Bhavasar, Siddhi Bhavasar, Ensemble (2 Hindustani Singers and String Quartet), from United States
Winecreek Quintet: Veronica Xu, Riley Danielson, Sophia Danielson, Aria Liu, Sierra Liu, Piano Quintet, from United States
Xiaohang Guo, Piano, from China
Yolanda Zhou, Cello, from Australia
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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