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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The José Valentino Trio, Diamond Prize and Excellent Creativity Special Prize winners at the 2025 Georges Bizet International Music Competition, share the artistic vision behind their award-winning work Set Free. In this in-depth interview, Dr. José Valentino Ruiz discusses cross-cultural musical integration, creative philosophy, collaboration, and the meaning of artistic freedom in contemporary music.

Young composer Yiran Liu from China wins the Absolute First Prize at the Mozart International Music Competition UK 2025 Season 3 for her composition Quintet “Lively Tango”, sharing her inspiration, creative journey, and winner’s speech.

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.

Award-winning composer Barrett Kalellis discusses the inspiration, creative process, and performance of his Grand Prize–winning work The Hill of Vision, a captivating vocal composition based on the poetry of James Stephens.

Young pianist Alexey Bilozor shares the story behind his award-winning composition War and Peace — a moving tribute shaped by resilience, gratitude, and hope in the face of war.

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.

A chamber ensemble from Boston University — Ting-Hua Wu, Andrew Lin, Taisiya Sokolova, Cheng-Yeh Tsou, and Chao Du — earned the Platinum Prize at the Georges Bizet International Music Competition 2025 Season 4 for their compelling performance of Brahms’ Clarinet Quintet. Clarinetist Ting-Hua Wu shares the ensemble’s story, preparation, and artistic journey behind this celebrated interpretation.

Greek violist Margarita Petridou, winner of the Gold Prize and Outstanding Interpretation Special Award at the Schubert International Music Competition 2025 Season 3, reflects on her early musical beginnings, her dedication to Penderecki’s Cadenza, and the evolving artistic voice that defines her celebrated viola journey.

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.

A profound look into Jieun Lee’s Grand Prize–winning oratorio Martyres, exploring its historical roots, spiritual themes, and her artistic vision.

Turkish composer Sezen Şen receives the Silver Prize for her heartfelt composition Antakya at the Erik Satie International Music Competition 2025 Season 4, sharing the emotional story and inspiration behind her work.