Winner's Speech | Margaret Chang | Flute | Beethoven International Music Competition UK 2026
🎵✨ We are delighted to congratulate young flautist Margaret Chang (South Korea) on receiving Second Prize and the Musical Sensibility Special Award in the Young Artist (Age 14–17) category at the Beethoven International Music Competition UK 2026 Season 3 (1 April – 1 July 2026)! 🎉
Reflecting on her double award win, her artistic inspiration, and the meaning of music in her life, Margaret shares:
"Hello, my name is Margaret Chang from Soul, South Korea. It is a great honor to receive the second prize and the Beethoven Musical Sensibility Special Award at the Beethoven International Music Competition. I am sincerely grateful to the competition jury for recognizing the musical expression and the sensibility that I hope to convey through my performance. I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to my family, my teachers, and everyone who has encouraged and supported me throughout this journey. This recognition inspires me to continue growing as a musician and to share music that brings comfort, hope, and connection to others. Once again, I would also like to express my deepest gratitude. Thank you very much."
The Beethoven International Music Competition is a global online contest celebrating musical excellence across all instruments, voice, composition, conducting, and ensembles. It welcomes musicians of all ages from anywhere in the world, offering age-based categories from Prodigy to Professional. Competitors submit video or audio recordings for consideration. Prizes include Master, Absolute First, First, and Second Prize, plus special awards for creativity, interpretation, virtuosity, and collaboration. The competition honours the spirit of Ludwig van Beethoven — seeking technical mastery and artistic soul — and aims to nurture worldwide talent and promote musical growth and innovation. For more information: www.beethovenmusiccompetition.com
