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# Classical Music Stars

International Competition for Performing Musicians

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- [Home](https://classicalmusicstars.com/) - Classical Music Stars - an international competition for classical musicians: instrumentalists, singers, chamber ensembles, composers and conductors. FREE ENTRY
- [Thank you](https://classicalmusicstars.com/thank-you/) - Thank you very much for taking part in the Classical Music Stars Competition. Your application is now being verified. We have send you the confirmation email.
- [Apply](https://classicalmusicstars.com/apply/) - Free application deadline: 15th December 2023. Apply for the classical music competition online.
- [Rules](https://classicalmusicstars.com/rules/) - Classical Music Stars is an international competition open to classical musicians of all ages from all over the world. Entry to the Preliminary Round is free.
- [Welcome to the Finals](https://classicalmusicstars.com/thanks/) - Thank you for confirming your participation in the FINAL ROUND. The results will appear on the website on Sunday, 25 October, at 6pm CET. Good luck! Back to the Main Page See other competitions at UNIVERSAL MAESTRO SOCIETY website.
- [Results Summer 2026 (25 July 2026)](https://classicalmusicstars.com/summer2026/) - FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: (Click on the Photo to view the Winner’s Page with more content.) Anna SmerdovaCzech Republic Piano Carlo AyhllónMexico Composition Joel PaeUnited States Composition Kacper MierzejewskiPoland Trombone FIRST PRIZES: SECOND PRIZES: THIRD PRIZES: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FINALISTS! DOWNLOAD YOUR DIPLOMA
- [Awards](https://classicalmusicstars.com/awards/) - Prizes will be awarded from Absolute Winner Prize, 1st Prize with Special Mention, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Prize as well as honorable mentions and special mentions. All winners: will receive their diploma After the preliminary round you can receive a certificate of participation (for those who made it to the Final Round but did not want
- [Kacper Mierzejewski](https://classicalmusicstars.com/kacper-mierzejewski/) - Kacper Mierzejewski - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Trombone Kacper MierzejewskiCountry: PolandCategory: TromboneAward: 1st Prize with Special Mention Program:David Uber: RomanceBenedetto Marcello: Sonata No. 4 in G Minor - Adagio and AllegroRobert Mueller: Etude No. 11 Kacper Mierzejewski was born on 6 December 2009. He began his musical education in 2018 at the 1st degree
- [Joel Pae](https://classicalmusicstars.com/joel-pae/) - Joel Pae - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Joel PaeCountry: United StatesCategory: CompositionAward: 1st Prize with Special Mention Program:Symphonic Poem No. 1 in B Minor — “Zeitvogel”Composer: Joel Pae Joel Pae is a U.S. composer, pianist and violinist currently based in South Korea. He is a junior at Korea International School, where he studies
- [Carlo Ayhllón](https://classicalmusicstars.com/carlo-ayhllon/) - Carlo Ayhllón - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Carlo AyhllónCountry: MexicoCategory: CompositionAward: 1st Prize with Special Mention Program:MutaciónDouble Concerto for Piano, Electric Guitar and OrchestraComposer: Carlo AyhllónSoloists:Piano and controller: Fernando Saint MartinElectric guitar: Robbin BlancoMovements:I. ArquetipoII. MeditaciónIII. Transfiguración Carlo Ayhllón is a Mexican composer and documentary filmmaker with extensive experience in film, documentary and
- [Anna Smerdova](https://classicalmusicstars.com/anna-smerdova/) - Anna Smerdova - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano Anna SmerdovaCountry: Czech RepublicCategory: PianoAward: 1st Prize with Special Mention Program:W. A. Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 13 in B-flat Major, K. 333: I. AllegroF. Mendelssohn: Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14F. Mendelssohn: Concerto No. 1, 1st Movement Anna Smerdova is a thirteen-year-old Czech pianist with notable international recognition.
- [Matěj Kotal](https://classicalmusicstars.com/matej-kotal/) - Matěj Kotal - Absolute Winner, Clarinet Matěj KotalCountry: Czech RepublicCategory: ClarinetAward: Absolute Winner Program:C. M. von Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 74 Matěj KotalEducation2021–2024: Anglické gymnázium Pardubice (English Grammar School Pardubice)2022–present: Conservatory of Pardubice, class of Prof. MgA. Jiří Kotal, ArtD.Masterclasses2022: Prague Spring International Music Festival2022: Dvořák Prague International Music Festival
- [Mark Andrist](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mark-andrist/) - Mark Andrist - Absolute Winner, Composition Mark AndristCountry: United StatesCategory: CompositionAward: Absolute Winner Program:“Songs of Innocence” — a song cycle for countertenor and woodwinds, featuring selected poems of William Blake. The first version of “Songs of Innocence” was conceived when Mark Andrist was doing graduate work in Louisville, Kentucky. He had been coaxed into singing
- [Results Spring 2026 (25 April 2026)](https://classicalmusicstars.com/spring-2026/) - FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: (Click on the Photo to view the Winner's Page with more content.) Marcin SrokaPoland Piano Duo Lynn-GattiUSA/Italy Ensemble Patteera TirasuwanwaseeThailand Voice Musical FIRST PRIZES: SECOND PRIZES: THIRD PRIZES: HONORABLE MENTIONS: CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FINALISTS! DOWNLOAD YOUR DIPLOMA
- [Marcin Sroka - First Prize with Special Mention, Piano](https://classicalmusicstars.com/marcin-sroka-first-prize-with-special-mention-piano/) - Marcin Sroka - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano Marcin SrokaCountry: PolandCategory: Piano My name is Marcin Sroka. I was born on 1 August 2013 and I live with my parents, sister and brother in Iwanowice Duże in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.Since the age of five I have been learning to play the piano at
- [Duo Lynn-Gatti - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Ensemble](https://classicalmusicstars.com/duo-lynn-gatti-1st-prize-with-special-mention-ensemble/) - Duo Lynn-Gatti - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Ensemble Duo Lynn-GattiCountry: USA/ItalyCategory: Ensemble ERICA LYNNEducationCarnegie Mellon University, Master of Music, Advanced Musical Studies Certificate Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, Bachelors of MusicPrimary Mentors InstrumentAndres Cardenes Recipient of 1716 Carlo Tononi violinVictor Danchenko (indefinite loan from anonymous donors)Ruggiero RicciAaron Rosand Select MasterclassesJoseph Silverstein Philippe
- [Patteera Tirasuwanwasee - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Voice Musical](https://classicalmusicstars.com/patteera-tirasuwanwasee-1st-prize-with-special-mention-voice-musical/) - Patteera Tirasuwanwasee - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Voice Musical Patteera TirasuwanwaseeCountry: ThailandCategory: Voice Musical My name is Patteera Tirasuwanwasee. I am 10 years old. I am in Grade 5 at Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Elementary School, Thailand. I like singing. I study singing for 4 years. I have got several awards such as – Platinum
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- [SzafranAir Quintet - Absolute Winner, Ensemble](https://classicalmusicstars.com/szafranair-quintet/) - SzafranAir Quintet - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Ensemble SzafranAir QuintetCountry: PolandCategory: Ensemble SzafranAir Quintet is a group of young instrumentalists united by a shared passion for chamber music and the need to create their own chesive sound. The name of the ensemble refers to Szafranek street in Katowice. The place where their musical collaboration was born.The Quintet
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- [Yuecheng Wu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yuecheng-wu/) - Yuecheng Wu - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, PIANO I am 9 years old, but love playing piano. I have won the first prize multiple times in Chinese piano competitions. Winning video: https://b23.tv/TH2nkNx
- [Ruyun Yang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ruyun-yang/) - Ruyun Yang - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, PERCUSSION Ruyun (Irene) Yang began her musical training at age seven and started percussion at nine. She graduated from the Affiliated Music High School of the Sichuan Conservatory of Music under Professor Yifei Zhai and later continued her studies at the Eastman School of Music in the
- [Results Winter 2026 (26 January 2026)](https://classicalmusicstars.com/winter-2026/) - The results are announced on this page. Visit to meet the Prizewinners of the Classical Music Stars Competition.
- [Timothy Tang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/timothy-tang/) - Timothy Tang - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, PIANO Timothy Tang is a 16-year-old pianist based in Manchester. Born in Hong Kong, he began learning the piano at the age of four with his father. He moved to the UK five years ago to pursue his musical studies and is currently a student at Chetham's
- [Rachel Jimenez](https://classicalmusicstars.com/rachel-jimenez/) - Rachel Jimenez - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, CELLO Rachel Jimenez is a 10-year-old cellist from the USA. At age nine she made her orchestral debut as a featured soloist at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore, Maryland. She has earned multiple gold medals for highest marks in the Royal Conservatory of Music’s Certificate Program.
- [Monika Sroczyńska](https://classicalmusicstars.com/monika-sroczynska/) - Monika Sroczyńska - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, COMPOSITION Monika Sroczyńska (born 1997) – pianist, composer, music theorist, academic teacher. In the years2004-2016 she studied piano at the Fryderyk Chopin Music School Complex in Piła in the class ofJolanta Reszelska MA. In the years 2016-2021 she studied at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy ofMusic in Bydgoszcz
- [Ming Chun Ng (Denver)](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ming-chun-ng-denver/) - Ming Chun Ng (Denver) - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, PIANO Denver is an 12-year-old pianist who has demonstrated a strong dedication to piano performance. He enjoys studying a variety of musical styles and focuses on developing expressive playing and solid technique. Denver actively participates in performances and piano competitions and is continually motivated to
- [Maria Luciana Coppolino](https://classicalmusicstars.com/maria-luciana-coppolino/) - Maria Luciana Coppolino - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, PIANO Maria Luciana Coppolino was born in Palermo in 2007. She started playing the piano at the age of 5 and she was admitted at the Palermo Conservatory in 2014.In 2015, she started taking part in competitions, winning, among other prizes, first prize at the "Amigdala"
- [Mai Shimizu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mai-shimizu/) - Mai Shimizu - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, FLUTE Education & TrainingShowa University of Music studied flute with Yoshiko OtaÉcole Normale de Musique de Paris studied with Jean FerrandisConservatoire d'Aulnay-sous-Bois studied with Gionata SgambaroPerformance ExperiencePerformed in various chamber music ensemblesParticipated in concerts with flute orchestraMasterclassesMasterclass with Jean Ferrandis (2023)Masterclass with Hakan Halit Turgay (2023)Professional ExperienceYamaha
- [Joshua Hyunmin Park](https://classicalmusicstars.com/joshua-hyunmin-park/) - Joshua Hyunmin Park - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, CELLO Born in Atlanta in 2010, cellist Joshua Park studies with Sylvia Seunghee Kang. A laureate of international competitions, he has appeared as a soloist in the United States and is scheduled to perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in 2026. He is also
- [Genevieve Revilak](https://classicalmusicstars.com/genevieve-revilak/) - Genevieve Revilak - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, HARP At just eight years old, Genevieve Revilak is already making waves as an extraordinary young musician and compassionate soul. Last year, at age seven, she captured the prestigious Charleston International Competition, announcing her arrival on the classical music scene with grace and remarkable talent.This year, Genevieve
- [Artun Turkoglu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/artun-turkoglu/) - Artun Turkoglu - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, COMPOSITION Artun Türkoğlu is a composer and musician whose artistic journey began at the age of five and a half with piano studies. From an early age, he demonstrated a deep commitment to music, gradually deciding to pursue it at a professional level.His formal education took a
- [Anna Anastazja Tomczuk](https://classicalmusicstars.com/anna-anastazja-tomczuk/) - Anna Anastazja Tomczuk - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, VIOLIN I am 8 years old, it is my beginning of the second year of violin studies in Zespół Szkół Muzycznych Zielona Góra - Poland, my Master is Iwona Wasiak, my acompanist is Justyna Grondys
- [Andrzej Witold Majewski](https://classicalmusicstars.com/andrzej-witold-majewski/) - Andrzej Witold Majewski - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, COMPOSITION I graduated from the G. Bacewicz State Music School in Wrocław, in the accordion class. He is a composer of classical, film, and popular music. In 2022, he received a First Distinction in the Composition Competition under the Patronage of the Rector of the Karol
- [Abby Kim](https://classicalmusicstars.com/abby-kim/) - Abby Kim - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, CELLO I have always loved music. My first instrument was the piano at the age of 6. I began playing the cello when my brother started playing in his school orchestra. As soon as I heard my teacher play with a beautiful, sultry, and rich sound, I
- [Yingxin Tan](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yingxin-tan/) - Yingxin Tan - ABSOLUTE WINNER, PIANO Yingxin Tan, English name: Tanya, 12 years old, She started learning piano at the age of four,Has won:1:Won the gold medal of "Chopin International Youth Piano Competition" in 20182:In 2019, won the second place in the "12th Shanghai International Youth Piano Competition"3:In 2023, won the gold medal of the
- [Ruoran An](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ruoran-an/) - Ruoran An - ABSOLUTE WINNER, CELLO An Ruoran was admitted to the cello major of the Middle School attached to the Central Conservatory of Music in 2018.In 2024, admitted to the Royal Conservatory of Mons in Belgium with excellent results, studying under cello professor Hanbin Yoon .She won the special gold with 2019 Singapore International
- [Kou Shimizu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/kou-shimizu/) - Kou Shimizu - ABSOLUTE WINNER, PIANO Kou Shimizu, 16, is a junior at The King’s Academy in Sunnyvale, California. He began studying piano at the age of five and currently studies with Hang Li in the Pre-College Division of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.Kou has received top awards in numerous local and international competitions.
- [Fangyi Zheng](https://classicalmusicstars.com/fangyi-zheng/) - Fangyi Zheng - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Trumpet Fangyi Zheng is a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate in trumpet performance at Stony Brook University. She holds master’s degrees from the University of Cincinnati College–Conservatory of Music and the Tianjin Conservatory of Music, and a bachelor’s degree from Henan University.A winner of the Gold Award at the National
- [Eric - Maximilian Laszlo](https://classicalmusicstars.com/eric-maximilian-laszlo/) - Eric – Maximilian Laszlo - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Eric - Maximilian Laszlo was born on 26th of June 2012 in Timisoara, Romania. He began playing the piano in kindergarten, where he would often take his small piano keyboard with him to play "songs" to his classmates. The happiness of seeing the joy
- [Results Autumn 2025 (25 October 2025)](https://classicalmusicstars.com/results-autumn-2025/) - ABSOLUTE WINNER: ABSOLUTE WINNER: Yaren Hidayet GezmişTurkey Category: FluteAge group: G FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: (Click on the Photo to view the Winner's Page with more content.) Duo Allegria: Sara - Beatrice Luca & Eric - Maximilian LaszloRomania Chamber Ensemble Shih, Cheng-Mei Recorder EnsembleTaiwan Chamber Ensemble Giga MachavarianiGeorgia Composition Herman RijksSpain Composition Jean-David LupienCanada
- [Shih, Cheng-Mei Recorder Ensemble](https://classicalmusicstars.com/shih-cheng-mei-recorder-ensemble/) - Shih, Cheng-Mei Recorder Ensemble - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Chamber Music Ensemble Shih, Cheng-Mei Recorder EnsembleConductor: Shih, Cheng-MeiThe ensemble members are a group of elementary school students aged 9 to 12..Cheng-Mei Shih is a Taiwanese musician and composer. She studied composition at Hochschule für Musik und Theater Leipzig in Germany. After returning to Taiwan,
- [Sara - Beatrice Luca](https://classicalmusicstars.com/sara-beatrice-luca/) - Sara - Beatrice Luca - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Piano Sara-Beatrice Luca was born on 23.12.2013 in Timisoara, Romania. Sara had a fascination for music and different kinds of music instruments from an early age. Her first contact with the world of art was during “Musical Kindergarten” events organized by National College of Arts
- [Herman Rijks](https://classicalmusicstars.com/herman-rijks/) - Herman Rijks - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Before settling in Andalusia, Dutch composer & pianist Hermane lived over 20 years in Latin America, the US, Eastern Europe and several African countries, soaking up the traditional music of each country. As a composer, he has been commissioned for music productions varying from Tango to
- [Jean-David Lupien](https://classicalmusicstars.com/jean-david-lupien/) - Jean-David Lupien - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Jean-David Lupien is a guitarist and composer from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Having begun studying the instrument at the age of 12, he completed studies in guitar performance and earned his bachelor's (2005) and master's (2008) degrees from the Université de Montréal. Passionate about flamenco guitar, he
- [Taylor Louise Fong](https://classicalmusicstars.com/taylor-louise-fong/) - Taylor Louise Fong - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Musical Theatreand FIRST PRIZE, Pop Song Taylor Louise is a multitalented young performer from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, whose passion for singing and musical theatre has taken her across international stages. At just 11 years old, Taylor is gaining recognition for her expressive voice, heartfelt performances, and
- [Rene Kotal](https://classicalmusicstars.com/rene-kotal/) - Rene Kotal - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Marimba René Kotal (born in 2012, Czech Republic) has been playing the piano since the age of five. He has participated in several competitions, winning numerous awards, including:• 3rd Prize in Young Pianists Play Steinway & Sons• 2nd Prize in Hraj online!• In the National Music School
- [Asieh Mahyar](https://classicalmusicstars.com/asieh-mahyar/) - Asieh Mahyar - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Conducting Asieh Mahyar is the Director of Orchestral Activities and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Previously, she served as Director of Orchestral Studies at Pacific Lutheran University in Washington, Assistant Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra, Opera, and Musique 21 ensembles
- [Zihan Geng](https://classicalmusicstars.com/zihan-geng/) - Zihan Geng - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Zihan Geng (b. 2006) is a composer and pianist whose work bridges emotional expressivity with structural clarity. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Composition at the New England Conservatory of Music, he explores the intersections of mathematics, sound, and narrative form, developing a distinctive voice
- [Zecharia Plavin](https://classicalmusicstars.com/zecharia-plavin/) - Zecharia Plavin - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Aged 69Some of my compositions thankfully are performed and repeatedly performed
- [Vincent Yu-Tai Ou Yang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/vincent-yu-tai-ou-yang/) - Vincent Yu-Tai Ou Yang - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Vincent Yu-Tai Ouyang is a composer, pianist, and harpsichordist. His musical compositions often explore observations of life and reflect on emotional experiences, aiming to convey emotions through his music. Currently pursuing his Master of Music degree in composition at the University of Calgary, he
- [Seraj Rohanifard](https://classicalmusicstars.com/seraj-rohanifard/) - Seraj Rohanifard - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition I am piano player and music composer in Tehran, Iran. My music album, Fusion of Souls awarded in Global Music Awards in bests album an best composer last year. (Bronze Medal)It's my pleasure to take part in your competition and be one of your winner to
- [Pigi Likoudi](https://classicalmusicstars.com/pigi-likoudi/) - Pigi Likoudi - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition Pigi Lykoudi, composer, was born in Athens, Greece. She completed her studies in piano and composition with highest honors, studying under distinguished teachers and pedagogues in Greece and abroad (Salzburg, Austria, Italy). She has participated in numerous international competitions, earning significant distinctions. Since 1989, she has
- [Giga Machavariani](https://classicalmusicstars.com/giga-machavariani/) - Giga Machavariani - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Composition I am a composer and music producer with many years of experience in music creation and recording. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with prominent and renowned artists in Georgia. My experience allows me to create music that stems from my heart and emotions, reflecting my
- [David Rafael Cardoso Nôro](https://classicalmusicstars.com/david-rafael-cardoso-noro/) - David Rafael Cardoso Nôro - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Trumpet David Rafael Cardoso Nôro – TrumpeterBorn in 2004 in Alfarelos, Coimbra, David Nôro is a dedicated and accomplished trumpeter recognized for his artistic excellence, versatility, and commitment to continuous growth. He began his musical journey at the age of seven with the Filarmónica 15
- [Mashiko Megumi](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mashiko-megumi/) - Mashiko Megumi - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Piano She is Brahms International Online Music Competition: ABSOLUTE WINNER
- [Özgür Gözler](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ozgur-gozler/) - Özgür Gözler - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Oboe Born in 2008, the young oboist began his musical education in 2019 at Mersin University State Conservatory Middle School of Music and Performing Arts. After studying music theory with Assoc. Prof. Tezcan Erol, he started full-time oboe studies with Assoc. Prof. David Tchumburidze, and later graduated
- [Duo Allegria: Sara - Beatrice Luca & Eric - Maximilian Laszlo](https://classicalmusicstars.com/duo-allegria-sara-beatrice-luca-eric-maximilian-laszlo/) - Duo Allegria: Sara - Beatrice Luca & Eric - Maximilian Laszlo - FIRST PRIZE with Special Mention, Chamber Ensemble Sara-Beatrice Luca was born on 23.12.2013 in Timisoara, Romania. Sara had a fascination for music and different kinds of music instruments from an early age. Her first contact with the world of art was during “Musical
- [Yaren Hidayet Gezmiş](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yaren-hidayet-gezmis/) - Yaren Hidayet Gezmiş - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Flute Yaren Hidayet Gezmiş, born in Istanbul in 2006. She was admitted to the Istanbul University State Conservatory at the age of 10 and, in 2017, began full-time studies in the flute class of Professor Başak Ersöz. Throughout her education, she worked with internationally renowned musicians such as Hakan
- [Janani Sriram](https://classicalmusicstars.com/janani-sriram/) - Janani Sriram - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Voice (Traditional - Indian Carnatic) Janani Sriram is a Carnatic vocalist with 12 years of training in South Indian classical music. She has performed extensively across the United States and India, showcasing both technical mastery and expressive depth in concerts and competitions. Janani is the winner of the MS Subbulakshmi
- [Mithra Orchestra](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mithra-orchestra/) - Mithra Orchestra - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Chamber Music Mithra Orchestra was established by Mohammadreza Safavi (conductor) and Kaveh Kashkouli (executive director) by 2023. Our team started with about 20 musicians and till now we have worked with more than 200 musicians in our concerts. We have performed pieces from romance to modern works. We have performed
- [ArcoBattuto](https://classicalmusicstars.com/arcobattuto/) - ArcoBattuto - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Chamber Music ArcoBattuto met while participating in the Orchestral Academy of the Czech Philharmonic. Both earned their Master’s degrees in Czechia – Anežka graduated from the Janáček Academy of Performing Arts and Music in Brno, and Alessandro from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague. They are experienced soloists, having performed
- [Autumn 2025](https://classicalmusicstars.com/autumn-2025/) - LIST OF FINALISTS (in alphabetical order):
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- [Summer 2025](https://classicalmusicstars.com/summer-2025/) - ABSOLUTE WINNER: FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: Batia Murvitz & Pantxoa UrtizbereaAustria Chamber Ensemble Klara SobótkaPoland Cello YiZhen LiChina Piano Marta JanusPoland Violin Matthew KengUnited States Violin Zhaohan ZhangChina Voice Jie LiangNew Zealand Piano Marié Pierinna Rivas CarreroVenezuela Cello Ivan FedoryshynAustria Guitar Hefang MaJapan Composition FIRST PRIZES: SECOND PRIZES: THIRD PRIZES: HONORABLE MENTIONS: None awarded
- [Hefang Ma](https://classicalmusicstars.com/hefang-ma/) - Hefang Ma - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Hefang Ma is a graduate of Tokyo University of the Arts, a former faculty member at Tokyo College of Music, currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Composition on Full Scholarship, and teaching Intro to Electronic Music—DAW, Electronic Music Techniques—Max/MSP Course for undergraduate and
- [Ivan Fedoryshyn](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ivan-fedoryshyn/) - Ivan Fedoryshyn - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Guitar Ivan Fedoryshyn (*1996) is a Ukrainian guitarist. At the age of 11, he began studying classical guitar with Petro Bruhin (a former student of Eliot Fisk and Ricardo Gallén). Starting in 2011, he continued studying guitar with Bruhin at the Stanislaw Liudkevych Music College. At the
- [Marié Pierinna Rivas Carrero](https://classicalmusicstars.com/marie-pierinna-rivas-carrero/) - Marié Pierinna Rivas Carrero - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Cello NINA RIVASThe young cellist Nina Rivas was awarded a full scholarship in 2019 to study at the Royal College of Music in London, under the tutelage of renowned Armenian cellist Alexander Chaushian. She was recipient of the Wall Trust Award for young Artists. Nina is
- [Jie Liang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/jie-liang/) - Jie Liang - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano Jie Liang, originally from New Zealand, fearlessly pursues his dual passions in biology and music. At 16, he received admission offers from nine U.S. music conservatories and chose the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University to realise his goal of becoming both a scientist and a
- [Zhaohan Zhang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/zhaohan-zhang/) - Zhaohan Zhang - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Voice Zhang Zhaohan, an undergraduate student of the Class of 2023 at the Vocal Opera Department of Harbin Conservatory of Music, studies under the guidance of young faculty member Jin Yuhan. She has won first prize in both the Opera Aria Category and the Art Song (University
- [Matthew Keng](https://classicalmusicstars.com/matthew-keng/) - Matthew Keng - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Violin Matthew is a junior at Montgomery High School who has been playing the violin since he was 4 years old, currently studying with Dr. Ilmar Gavilán of the Manhattan School of Music and Pala Garcia at the Juilliard Music Advancement Program, where he has served as
- [Marta Janus](https://classicalmusicstars.com/marta-janus/) - Marta Janus - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Violin Biography of Marta Janus My journey with music started in 2016. When I was younger, I was always wishing of playing on some kind of instrument. My parents listened to me and decided to sign me up to afternoon music school in Ruda Śląska. I got in to class
- [YiZhen Li](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yizhen-li/) - YiZhen Li - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano Learn the piano since 5 years old. Winning video: https://b23.tv/xpQen5X
- [Klara Sobótka](https://classicalmusicstars.com/klara-sobotka/) - Klara Sobótka - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Cello Klara Sobótka, 11 years old. Student at the Cathedral Primary Music School in Poznań, Poland. She has been playing the cello since she was 7. She also participates in additional music classes: a youth orchestra and masterclasses (Prof. Kazimierz Michalik, Prof. Wojciech Fudala, Prof. Tomasz Lisiecki,
- [Batia Murvitz & Pantxoa Urtizberea](https://classicalmusicstars.com/batia-murvitz-pantxoa-urtizberea/) - Batia Murvitz & Pantxoa Urtizberea - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Chamber Ensemble Pantxoa Urtizberea and Batia Murvitz are a remarkable musical duo that has captured the hearts of audiences since their collaboration began one year ago in Innsbruck, Austria. Their unique combination of flute and piano offers a richly textured soundscape that showcases their
- [Gualter Silva](https://classicalmusicstars.com/gualter-silva/) - Gualter Silva - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Composition Gualter Miguel Ávila da Silva é um jovem compositor e trompetista português, natural da cidade da Praia da Vitória, na Ilha Terceira, Açores, onde nasceu a 27 de outubro de 1998. Iniciou os seus estudos musicais em 2006, na Filarmónica União Praiense, e mais tarde prosseguiu formação no Conservatório
- [Morosanu Carla](https://classicalmusicstars.com/morosanu-carla/) - Morosanu Carla - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Piano MOROȘANU CARLA GABRIELA Născută la 5 decembrie 2013 EDUCAȚIE Elevă în cls a V la Colegiul Național de Arte George Enescu la clasa Prof.Pian RALEA CRISTINA MARIA CONCURSURI ȘI PREMII INTERNAȚIONALE  Concurs Internațional de Jeunes Musiciens ,,Nouveles Etoils’’.Franța,2022-Premiul I  Concurs Internațional ,,Irina Șațchi’’, Rm.Vâlcea,2022- Premiul I și participare la recitalul din Gala de Premiere  Concurs Internațional de Interpretare Pianistică ,,Bucovina Muzicală’,
- [Huang Chu-Yun](https://classicalmusicstars.com/huang-chu-yun/) - Huang Chu-Yun - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Cello Huang chu-yun , TaiwaneseMajoring in Cello, currently 22 years oldCurrently studying in the Department of Music, Soochow UniversityPreviously studied with Ms. Han-Chieh Hsu and Professor Yu-Han ChenCurrently studying with Professor Jou-An HouWinner of First Prize in the Cello Solo category at the Taoyuan City Student Music Competition in 2018
- [Spring 2025](https://classicalmusicstars.com/spring-2025/) - ABSOLUTE WINNER: Click on the Photo to view the Winner's Page with more content. FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: Charles SunieCanada Cello Christopher WalthamFrance Composition Duo VivaTastoPoland Chamber Ensemble Elena ZhuUSA Chinese Guzheng George BuadzeGeorgia Composition Kaiden SurtiUSA Composition Karolina TomaszewskaPoland Guitar Ke XuChina Piano Mengru ZhengChina Conducting Quinteto GalmaSpain Chamber Ensemble Simón Ortega PérezSpain
- [Quinteto Galma](https://classicalmusicstars.com/quinteto-galma/) - Quinteto Galma - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Chamber Ensemble Quinteto Galma was born as a chamber music project at the Centro Superior de Música del País Vasco (Musikene) in 2021 under the tutelage of Sergio Barranco. The group is composed of Inés Vázquez Santos (flute), Ana Teresa Sanz González (oboe), Silvia Ferro Fernández (clarinet),
- [Mengru Zheng](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mengru-zheng/) - Mengru Zheng - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Conducting Mengru Zheng is a versatile conductor who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a focus on Piano Direction from the Central Conservatory of Music, a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the Eastman School of Music, and a Master of Music in
- [Simón Ortega Pérez](https://classicalmusicstars.com/simon-ortega-perez/) - Simón Ortega Pérez - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Clarinet My name is Simón Ortega Pérez, I was born on July 5, 2008, in Madrid, Spain. I am currently enrolled in my first year of Bachillerato and in the fourth level of professional music studies, specializing in clarinet, at the Manuel de Falla Conservatory in
- [Vasco Manuel Nabeiro Pereira](https://classicalmusicstars.com/vasco-manuel-nabeiro-pereira/) - Vasco Manuel Nabeiro Pereira - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Composer, orchestra and choir director, pianist and teacher, Portuguese, born in Lisbon but raised in Campo Maior, Alentejo - Portugal, he did most of his musical studies in Spain.He has composed for various instrumentalists and ensembles from all over the world, from Greece, Italy,
- [Ke Xu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ke-xu/) - Ke Xu - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano Ke Xu is a dedicated pianist and educator currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. She holds a Master of Music from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music and a Bachelor of Music from
- [Yumi Camilletti](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yumi-camilletti/) - Yumi Camilletti - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Flute Yumi Camilletti was born in Rome on September 28, 2005. After starting piano studies at a very young age, she switched to the transverse flute in 2015, initially under the guidance of M° Jozefina Negri, and since 2018 with M° Giampio Mastrangelo. She has obtained her
- [Yuichi Yoshimoto](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yuichi-yoshimoto/) - Yuichi Yoshimoto - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Yuichi Yoshimoto studied piano and composition at Tokyo College of Music and Tokyo Graduate School of Music, and is currently studying in the Master's Program in Composition at the Iceland Academy of Arts. He won the Grand Prize and the Suginami Ward Mayor's Award in the
- [Yelin Zhou](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yelin-zhou/) - Yelin Zhou - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition I'm Yelin. I'm studying Composition in Royal Northern College Of Music.
- [Karolina Tomaszewska](https://classicalmusicstars.com/karolina-tomaszewska/) - Karolina Tomaszewska - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Guitar My name is Karolina Tomaszewska. I was born on 10th of February 2009, in Plock, Poland.I am a student of the second grade from second degree of The First and Second Degree Music School named after Karol Szymanowski in Plock. I am studying in the class
- [Kaiden Surti](https://classicalmusicstars.com/kaiden-surti/) - Kaiden Surti - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Kaiden Surti, a 14-year-old musician and composer, began his musical journey at the age of 5 when he began playing the tabla (Indian percussion), inspired by his grandparents and Indian culture. He was then introduced to the violin at age 6, igniting his passion for performing,
- [George Buadze](https://classicalmusicstars.com/george-buadze/) - George Buadze - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition My name is George Buadze; I am 16 years old. I'm from Georgia, studying at Manana Doijashvili Music school and have been writing music for almost 2 years. :)
- [Elena Zhu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/elena-zhu/) - Elena Zhu - 1st Prize with Special Mention, TRADITIONAL MUSIC (Chinese Guzheng) Elena Zhu is a current high school junior who has been playing the guzheng since she was in second grade. She has earned numerous awards for her musicianship over the years, and gives by to her community through volunteer performances around the Columbus
- [Duo VivaTasto](https://classicalmusicstars.com/duo-vivatasto/) - Duo VivaTasto - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Chamber Ensemble Duo VivaTasto is a chamber music duo formed by classical guitarist Katarzyna Wójcicka and violinist Alicja Kostrubiec. The ensemble was founded in October 2024 at the Feliks Nowowiejski Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, Poland. Born from a close friendship and a shared passion for music,
- [Christopher Waltham](https://classicalmusicstars.com/christopher-waltham/) - Christopher Waltham - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Christopher Waltham was born into a musical family.He started the piano at 3 years old, and the cello at 7, and during his mid to late adolescence began studying and writing music.He studied composition with Robert Sherlaw Johnson (a student of Messiaen) at Oxford University.He then
- [Ari Barack Fisher](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ari-barack-fisher/) - Ari Barack Fisher - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Composition Ari Barack Fisher, a multi-award-winning composer with degrees from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (Bachelor of Music and Master of Music), aims to connect with listeners through evocative melodies and intricate harmonies. Fisher, an avid collaborator, has worked on a variety of projects ranging from feature-length films
- [Charles Sunie](https://classicalmusicstars.com/charles-sunie/) - Charles Sunie - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Cello Charles Sunie, 13, is a Calgary-based musician in the Advanced Performance Program at Mount Royal University Conservatory. He began piano at five and discovered his passion for cello at ten. Under the mentorship of distinguished cellists, Michael Van Der Sloot, Johanne Perron and John Kadz, he
- [Winter 2025](https://classicalmusicstars.com/january-2025/) - We are delighted to announce the winners of the Classical Music Stars Competition, Winter 2024/25 season: ABSOLUTE WINNERS: Click on the Photo to view the Winner's Page with more content. FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: Evan MilianiItaly Piano Marina DimitrovaBulgaria Violin Kwong Chung Chi MichelleHong Kong Voice Isabelle Chiara DawoduUnited Kingdom Voice Juliusz SobczykPoland Euphonium
- [Mateusz Makuch](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mateusz-makuch/) - Mateusz Makuch - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Violin
- [David Alecsandru Irimescu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/david-alecsandru-irimescu/) - David Alecsandru Irimescu - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Piano
- [Allen Lu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/allen-lu/) - Allen Lu - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Violin
- [Haomiao Cao](https://classicalmusicstars.com/haomiao-cao/) - Haomiao Cao - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Cello
- [Chandonnet Louis Jacob](https://classicalmusicstars.com/louis-chandonnet/) - Chandonnet Louis Jacob - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Harp
- [Alberto Cartuccia](https://classicalmusicstars.com/alberto-cartuccia/) - Alberto Cartuccia Cingolani - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Piano
- [Summer 2024](https://classicalmusicstars.com/summer-2024/) - Click on the photo to see the Winner's Website. We are delighted to announce the winners of the Classical Music Stars Competition, Summer 2024 season: ABSOLUTE WINNERS: ABSOLUTE WINNERS RECEIVE: Interview in Maestro Magazine Winner’s web page Cash Prize Bolesław Twardziak (Poland) Category: CLARINETAge Group I (26+ years old) Performed Pieces: M. Weinberg - Sonata
- [Autumn 2024](https://classicalmusicstars.com/autumn-2024/) - We are delighted to announce the winners of the Classical Music Stars Competition, Autumn 2024 season: ABSOLUTE WINNER: ABSOLUTE WINNER RECEIVES: Interview in Maestro Magazine Cash Prize FIRST PRIZES with Special Mention: Alexander ChaUSA CLARINET Andrea MeliánSpain PERCUSSION Blanche InacioFrance, Switzerland DOUBLE BASS Ettore MarcoliniItaly PERCUSSION Grigor BudaghyanArmenia CLARINET Guillaume BeaulieuFrance WOODWINDS Jin Young ParkSouth
- [Wiktor Lisowicz](https://classicalmusicstars.com/wiktor-lisowicz/) - Wiktor Lisowicz - ABSOLUTE WINNER of the 4th Classical Music Stars Competition
- [Yating Wang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yating-wang/) - Yating Wang, ABSOLUTE WINNER
- [Bolesław Twardziak](https://classicalmusicstars.com/boleslaw-twardziak/) - Bolesław Twardziak, ABSOLUTE WINNER
- [Winds of Whimsy](https://classicalmusicstars.com/winds-of-whimsy/) - Winds of Whimsy - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Sebastiano de Salvo](https://classicalmusicstars.com/sebastiano-de-salvo/) - Sebastiano de Salvo - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Natalie Schäfer](https://classicalmusicstars.com/natalie-schafer/) - Natalie Schäfer - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Martina Mazzeo](https://classicalmusicstars.com/martina-mazzeo/) - Martina Mazzeo - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Kamila Zdebska](https://classicalmusicstars.com/kamila-zdebska/) - Kamila Zdebska - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Artur Rudnicki](https://classicalmusicstars.com/artur-rudnicki/) - Artur Rudnicki - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Anyi Cai](https://classicalmusicstars.com/anyi-cai/) - Anyi Cai - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Anna Enikő Pintér](https://classicalmusicstars.com/anna-eniko-pinter/) - Anna Enikő Pintér - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [2GETHER DUO](https://classicalmusicstars.com/2gether-duo/) - 2GETHER DUO - 1st Prize with Special Mention
- [Denis Azak](https://classicalmusicstars.com/denis-azak/) - Denis Azak, ABSOLUTE WINNER, Piano
- [Luca Sutto](https://classicalmusicstars.com/luca-sutto/) - Luca Sutto - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition
- [Advaith Jagannath](https://classicalmusicstars.com/advaith-jagannath/) - Advaith Jagannath - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition
- [Prizewinners](https://classicalmusicstars.com/prizewinners/) - Click on the photo to see the Winner's Website. We are delighted to announce the winners of the Classical Music Stars Competition, Spring 2024 season: ABSOLUTE WINNERS: ABSOLUTE WINNERS RECEIVE: Interview in Maestro Magazine Winner’s web page Cash Prize José Andrés Alvarez (Mexico) "for his very creative and versatile work" Category: COMPOSITION Compositions for the
- [Seung Yeon Ham](https://classicalmusicstars.com/seung-yeon-ham/) - Seung Yeon Ham - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Voice (Soprano)
- [Nachayada Tengprasert](https://classicalmusicstars.com/nachayada-tengprasert/) - Nachayada Tengprasert - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Voice (Musical)
- [Anna Kovalchuk](https://classicalmusicstars.com/anna-kovalchuk/) - Anna Kovalchuk - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Violin
- [Zizhen Yang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/zizhen-yang/) - Zizhen Yang - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano
- [Ellie Bauwens](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ellie-bauwens/) - Ellie Bauwens - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano
- [Pietro Carlotta](https://classicalmusicstars.com/pietro-carlotta/) - Pietro Carlotta - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Oboe
- [Blanca Silvia de la Fuente Pérez](https://classicalmusicstars.com/blanca-silvia-de-la-fuente-perez/) - Blanca Silvia de la Fuente Pérez - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Harp
- [Liam De Pauw](https://classicalmusicstars.com/liam-de-pauw/) - Liam De Pauw - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Guitar
- [Derya Nehir Sever](https://classicalmusicstars.com/derya-nehir-sever/) - Derya Nehir Sever - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Flute
- [Mateusz Tenerowicz](https://classicalmusicstars.com/mateusz-tenerowicz/) - Mateusz Tenerowicz - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Accordion
- [Borimir Ivanov](https://classicalmusicstars.com/borimir-ivanov/) - Borimir Ivanov - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition
- [Iluminada Pérez Frutos](https://classicalmusicstars.com/iluminada-perez-frutos/) - Iluminada Pérez Frutos - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Links: https://iluminadaperezfrutos.com/ SPOTIFY
- [Jiechen Huang](https://classicalmusicstars.com/jiechen-huang/) - Jiechen Huang - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition
- [Johnny Hachem](https://classicalmusicstars.com/johnny-hachem/) - Johnny Hachem - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition
- [Jaeyoon Kim](https://classicalmusicstars.com/jaeyoon-kim/) - Jaeyoon Kim - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition
- [Leander Hennes Resch](https://classicalmusicstars.com/leander-hennes-resch/) - Leander Hennes Resch - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Violin
- [Zhiyuan Wu](https://classicalmusicstars.com/zhiyuan-wu/) - Zhiyuan Wu, ABSOLUTE WINNER, Saxophone
- [Jose Andres Alvarez](https://classicalmusicstars.com/jose-andres-alvarez/) - Jose Andres Alvarez - ABSOLUTE WINNER, Composition
- [Prizewinners](https://classicalmusicstars.com/winter-2023-24/) - Winter Season 2023 / 2024 ABSOLUTE WINNERS: (Click on the photo to see more) Zhuoyuan Li (China) Category: COMPOSITION Compositions for the Competition:: Unleash - Composed by Zhouyuan Li, performed by International Principal Philharmonic Orchestra Genesis of a Voyage - Composed by Zhouyuan Li, performed by Budapest Scoring OrchestraLINK FOR THE AWARDED PIECES Chi-Kuan-Su (Taiwan)
- [Spring Season 2024](https://classicalmusicstars.com/spring-season-2024/) - Important update: The results announcement has been postponed by 2 days to 22nd April at 21:00 CET.This is due to a large number of entries and delays in the payment of fees. Thank you for your understanding! Finalists of the Spring Season 2024:(In an alphabetical order)
- [Zhuoyuan Li](https://classicalmusicstars.com/zhuoyuan-li/) - Zhuoyuan (Michael) Li - Absolute Winner, Composition Zhouyuan Li - Unleash - performed by International Principal Philharmonic OrchestraDescription:When the belly feels uneasy, using the restroom becomes a distressing task. I utilised the concept of the "twelve-tone technique" to capture the sentiment of those moments. I also introduced the concepts of quarter tones, all in an
- [Kíra Raposa](https://classicalmusicstars.com/kira-raposa/) - Kíra Raposa - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Voice G. Verdi: Rigoletto - Caro nome
- [Peter Sokol](https://classicalmusicstars.com/peter-sokol/) - Peter Sokol - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Accordion
- [Brahms Trio](https://classicalmusicstars.com/brahms-trio/) - Brahms Trio - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Chamber Music
- [Konstantin Novgorodskii](https://classicalmusicstars.com/konstantin-novgorodskii/) - Konstantin Novgorodskii - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Links: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@musicforever6052
- [Andersen Viana](https://classicalmusicstars.com/andersen-viana/) - Andersen Viana - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition String Quartet 4 composed by Andersen Viana. Performed by the String quartet of Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra, 2021. He has received 50 composition awards and recognitions in Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Serbia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, Ucrania and the USA, including the
- [Thomas Dickey](https://classicalmusicstars.com/thomas-dickey/) - Thomas Dickey - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Conducting Aaron Copland - Appalachian Spring Suite Links: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@ThomasTDickey
- [Yuzhe Chen](https://classicalmusicstars.com/yuzhe-chen/) - Yuzhe Chen - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Piano 1) Bach: Prelude & Fugue in D Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II 2) Schubert: Fantasy in C Major, D. 760, the 1st movement3) Chopin: Sonata in B Minor, Op. 58, the 3rd & 4th movement
- [Ben Fan](https://classicalmusicstars.com/ben-fan/) - Ben (Wenhao) Fan - 1st Prize with Special Mention, Composition Description:A story of love, two stars converging in the vast of space, both beautiful and elegant. From The Stars is a journey of beauty, love, and letting go. Love is perhaps one of the most beautiful moments in life, whether it is the love for
- [Chi-Kuan, Su](https://classicalmusicstars.com/chi-kuan-su/) - Chi-Kuan, Su - Absolute Winner, Viola Links: YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@scik6530