25 young violinists from around the world performed at an incredibly high level – it was a true celebration of music!
Our jury selected three main prize winners, awarded several special prizes, and presented one special award.

🏆 Prize Winners:
🥇 1st Prize – Nicholas Feng
Sponsored by Jason Price, Tarisio Auctions, and GEWA Music

🥈 2nd Prize – Roa Lee
Sponsored by the Blatow Foundation and GEWA Music

🥉 3rd Prize – Eloisa Marie Aubert
Sponsored by violin maker Rodolfo Angiletta and GEWA Music

⭐ Special Prizes:
Kate Lai – sponsored by the Blatow Foundation
Hansine Pellbäck – sponsored by the Blatow Foundation
Yurina Ohsawa – sponsored by the Blatow Foundation
Haru Takizawa – sponsored by the Blatow Foundation

🎖 Award:
Carlos Aliro Heimlich – for the best interpretation of a contemporary piece

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors:
Tarisio Auctions, GEWA Music, Thomastik-Infeld, Rodolfo Angiletta, and the Blatow Foundation – your support makes this competition possible!

🎶 Today we start the masterclasses with Prof. Yamei Yu and Misha Nodelman – we look forward to inspiring lessons and musical growth.
And we are already looking forward to next year’s competition!