Grand Prize winner Heng Lin discusses the inspiration, vocal techniques, and creative process behind his award-winning composition Attend Unto My Cry at the Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition 2025.

José Valentino Ruiz, Ph.D., has been named Distinguished Author of the Season at the International Music Leadership Award 2025 for his article Rhythms of Diplomacy, exploring jazz, cultural diplomacy, and global leadership.

Platinum Prize winner Vladimir Nicolae Spirescu shares his musical journey, piano studies, daily practice, and the experience behind his award-winning performance at the Best Classical Musicians Awards 2025.

Composer Monika Sroczyńska, winner of the International Music Leadership Award 2025, shares her appreciation after receiving the Merit Composer of the Season for Night Fears II for String Orchestra.

Award-winning Norwegian composer Levente Gyárfás shares the inspiration behind his piano composition Dragonfly – Totem, a piece reflecting childhood memories, spiritual depth, and the delicate beauty of nature.

Composer Yiwen Wang reflects on Forest in Porcelain, an award-winning experimental music work that explores sound, material, and cultural memory. In this interview, she discusses porcelain as a sonic medium, the recording and production process, and her artistic philosophy shaped by tradition, technology, and attentive listening in the digital age.

Gold Prize–winning Italian composer Nicola Tirelli reflects on Spring!, a composition rooted in optimism, craftsmanship, and belief. In this in-depth interview, he shares the inspiration behind the work, his handmade approach to composition, and his thoughts on creativity, versatility, and composing in today’s digital age.

Young Singaporean pianist Chen Yan Xuan Mika shares her heartfelt appreciation after winning the Silver Prize and Outstanding Musicality Award at the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition 2025, reflecting on her passion, gratitude, and musical dreams.

Award-winning South Korean violinist Jueun Kim reflects on Across Antarctica, a powerful music video that gives voice to the ocean through sound and image. In this in-depth interview, she shares the origins of the project, its five-year artistic journey, and her vision of using classical music as a form of artivism in the digital age.

Platinum Prize–winning composer Dimitar Kovachev reflects on An Immigrant in New York, a cross-cultural musical suite inspired by a true immigrant story. In this in-depth interview, he shares insights into his creative process, international collaborations, and his perspective on composing in today’s evolving digital music landscape.

The World Exceptional Musicians Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and ensembles from around the world for their achievements in performance and composition. This season reflects broad international participation and a diverse range of musical instruments and formats. About the Competition The World Exceptional Musicians Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical achievement in perf

The Erik Satie International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance and composition. This season reflects a wide range of musical approaches and international participation across instruments and creative practices. About the Competition The Erik Satie International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical accom

Young flutist Saac Lee from Singapore celebrates his success at the 2025 Beethoven International Music Competition UK, sharing heartfelt reflections on his award-winning journey and musical growth.

The European Classical Music Awards present the award results for the 2026 First Quarter, recognising classical musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance and composition. This season reflects international participation across a range of classical instruments and creative approaches. About the Competition The European Classical Music Awards is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging excellence in classical music performa

Discover the Amael Trio, a chamber ensemble from Ljubljana, Slovenia, awarded the Platinum Prize at the 2025 European Classical Music Awards. Explore their 25-year history, artistic philosophy, and insights behind their award-winning performances of Bedřich Smetana and more.

Leonardo Coral, a Mexican composer and Grand Prize winner of the Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition 2025, shares his heartfelt appreciation and insights into his award-winning composition Katharsis: Concierto para Violín No. 2.

Award-winning Hungarian pianist Csaba Gál reflects on his Debussy interpretations, video performance preparation, and artistic identity after receiving multiple prizes at the Claude Debussy International Music Competition 2025.

The World Master Open Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians from around the world for their achievements in performance across a wide range of instruments and musical styles. This season reflects the Competition’s international participation and inclusive approach to musical disciplines. About the Competition The World Master Open Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical accomplishme

The Best Classical Musicians Awards present the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising classical musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance and composition. This season reflects a broad international representation and a wide range of instruments, musical roles, and stylistic approaches. About the Competition The Best Classical Musicians Awards is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging accomplishment in classic

Armenian pianist Lyudmila Hovsepyan and soprano Heghine Sarukhanyan shine as Grand Prize winners at the Schubert International Music Competition 2025 Season 3. In this interview, the duo reflects on their artistic partnership, the inspiration behind their repertoire, and the collaborative journey that shaped their award-winning performance.

Young Hungarian pianist Gergő Kaszab won the Platinum Prize and Expressive Musical Genius Special Prize at the 2025 Autumn Season of the Global Genius Music Competition for his performance of Bach’s Piano Concerto in F Minor. At just 10 years old, he has already achieved remarkable results in international competitions, performs multiple instruments, and shares his artistry through concerts and charity projects.

The Debussy International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and researchers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and music-related study. This season reflects a wide range of musical disciplines and contemporary creative approaches, highlighting the Competition’s international participation. About the Competition The Debussy International Music Competition is an internati

The Georges Bizet International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and conductors from around the world for their achievements across performance, composition, conducting, and music research. This season reflects a broad international scope and a diverse range of musical disciplines. About the Competition The Georges Bizet International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging

Takashi Saito, recipient of the Grand Prize and Best Reinecke Performance Special Award at the 2025 Carl Reinecke International Music Competition, shares the artistic vision, personal reflections, and recording process behind his acclaimed performance of Reinecke’s Flute Concerto in D major.

Young Latvian flutist Gabriela Kalnina, winner of the Gold Prize and the Poetic Artistic Musical Genius Special Prize at the Global Genius Music Competition 2025 Autumn Season, shares her musical journey, her approach to performance, and how she discovered her artistic voice through the flute.

The Global Genius Music Competition proudly honors outstanding musicians and creative artists whose exceptional talent, artistic vision, and technical excellence reflect the highest standards of musical performance and innovation. This season’s laureates showcase a vibrant and diverse international community, representing a broad range of instruments, voices, and musical disciplines, and highlighting the competition’s commitment to celebrating creativity, excellence, and glob

The Beethoven International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and creative musical practice. This season reflects a broad range of instruments, voices, and compositional approaches, highlighting the Competition’s international participation. About the Competition The Beethoven International Music Competition is an international plat

Composer Hyun-Sang Park, Platinum Winner of the European Classical Music Awards 2025, reflects on his award-winning string quartet The Vision of the Dry Bones. In this in-depth interview, he shares the spiritual inspiration, compositional structure, and ethical philosophy behind the work, exploring how music can embody truth, resurrection, and compassionate practice in the modern world.

Winner’s Speech by Alexandra Kazanskaya, First Prize recipient in Conducting at the World Melody Music Competition 2025 Season 4, sharing her reflections on music, education, and artistic unity.

An award-winning interview with the Portuguese ensemble Quinteto de Sopros do Vale on Revolução e Liberdade, a Diamond Prize–winning CD album that revives suppressed 20th-century Portuguese music and explores freedom, memory, and cultural resistance through sound.

Winner’s Speech by Hyun Seo Lee, a young vocalist from South Korea, celebrating her Absolute First Prize wins at the UK International Music Competition 2025 Season 4.

Belgian composer Kris De Ruysscher reflects on his award-winning composition Les cinq arbres sacrés de Kiso, sharing the inspiration drawn from sacred trees in Japan, his meditative creative process, and the artistic philosophy that shaped this deeply personal work, which received the Platinum Prize and Excellent Creativity Special Award at the Claude Debussy International Music Competition 2025.

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 T

The Jean-Philippe Rameau International Music Competition proudly celebrates exceptional musicians and creative artists whose refined artistry, stylistic awareness, and technical mastery embody the elegance and expressive depth of Baroque and classical music traditions, while embracing contemporary interpretation. This season’s laureates reflect a rich and diverse international community, representing a wide spectrum of instruments, voices, and musical disciplines. About the C

Turkish cellist Mina İrican shares her winner’s speech after receiving the Platinum Prize and Best Haydn Performance Special Prize at the Haydn Young Musician Competition UK 2025 Season 2, for her performance of Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C Major.

A Polish-American pianist rooted in scholarship and performance, Anna Kijanowska reflects on her award-winning artistic journey, the revitalisation of the mazurka tradition, and the intersection of research, interpretation, and innovation that defines her work today.

The World Artistry Music Award presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world across performance, composition, and recorded works. This season reflects broad international participation and a diverse range of musical styles, instruments, and creative formats. About the Competition The World Artistry Music Award is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging artistic achievement in music performance, compos

The Schubert International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and music-related research. This season features a wide range of musical disciplines and stylistic approaches, reflecting the Competition’s international participation. About the Competition The Schubert International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated

Award-winning Greek-Canadian composer Constantine Caravassilis reflects on sound, memory, ritual, and the multi-year creative journey behind his Diamond Prize–winning album From Sappho’s Lyre.

The International Music Leadership Award presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians, composers, conductors, and researchers whose work reflects leadership, artistic contribution, and scholarly engagement within the global music community. This season highlights a wide range of disciplines, including performance, composition, conducting, academic research, and music leadership studies. About the Competition The International Music Leadership Award

The Vivaldi International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world across performance, composition, and music-related creative disciplines. This season reflects broad international participation and a wide range of instruments, voices, and artistic formats. About the Competition The Vivaldi International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical achiev

Dr. Farzin Forouzan shares his winner’s speech after receiving the First Prize and Poetic Interpretation Special Award in the Music Video category at the UK International Music Competition 2025, reflecting on the connection between music and medicine.

Composer Jieun Lee shares her winner’s speech after receiving the Platinum Prize in Original Composition and Musical/Opera at the Max Bruch International Music Competition 2025, reflecting on music as a bridge between humanity, nature, and time.

The Clementi International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians, composers, and music creators from around the world for their achievements across performance, composition, recording, and music-related research. This season reflects a wide range of musical disciplines and artistic approaches, highlighting the Competition’s international participation and inclusive scope. About the Competition The Clementi International Musi

The Saint-Saëns International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and creators from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and music scholarship. This season features a broad range of musical disciplines and artistic approaches, reflecting the Competition’s international reach and commitment to professional musical standards. About the Competition The Saint-Saëns International Music Competitio

Serbian pianist Sanja Stanković shares her winner’s speech after receiving the First Prize and Outstanding Musicality Special Award at the 15th Bach International Music Competition UK, reflecting on the artistic and intellectual depth of Bach’s music.

The Berlioz International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and composers from around the world for their artistic achievement across performance, composition, and contemporary music practices. This season features a diverse range of disciplines and musical approaches, reflecting the international scope and creative breadth of the Competition. About the Competition The Berlioz International Music Competition is an intern

The Francesca Lebrun International Music Competition proudly honours musicians, composers, and ensembles whose artistic vision, technical refinement, and creative depth exemplify excellence in today’s global music landscape. This season’s awardees represent a rich diversity of musical voices, spanning performance, composition, and collaborative artistry across cultures and traditions. Through their works and interpretations, these artists contribute meaningfully to the ongoin

Young pianist Golsa Shamsipoor shares her winner’s speech after receiving Second Prize at the UK International Music Competition 2025, reflecting her joy, gratitude, and inspiring musical journey.

A rising young recorder talent, Yu-cen Jian shines as a multi-award winner across several WOMCO international music competitions, earning Platinum, Absolute First, and Gold Prizes for her outstanding musicality and expressive performances.