Winner's Speech | Yağmur İnci İpek | Cello | Saint-Saëns International Music Competition 2026
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🎉 Congratulations to Yağmur İnci İpek, cellist from Turkey, on receiving the Platinum Prize in the Young Artist (Age 14–17) category and the Best Saint-Saëns Performance Special Award at the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition 2026 Season 1.
Yağmur İnci İpek expressed her joy and honor in receiving this recognition, describing her work on Saint-Saëns as deeply inspiring and sharing her gratitude while looking forward to continuing her musical growth.
"Hello, my name is Yağmur İnci İpek. I'm truly happy and honored to receive the platinum prize and the best Saint-Saëns performance special award in this edition of Saint-Saëns international music competition. Working on Saint-Saëns has been truly inspiring for me. I would like to thank the jury for this recognition. I'm looking forward to continuing to learn and grow through music."
The Saint‑Saëns International Music Competition is a global, online contest celebrating the legacy of composer Camille Saint‑Saëns. Open to musicians of all ages and backgrounds — including performance, composition, chamber music, conducting, and more — the competition embraces both tradition and innovation. Find out more at www.saintsaenscompetition.com
