The results for the Beethoven International Music Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!

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 platform dedicated to acknowledging musical excellence in performance and composition. Inspired by the legacy of Ludwig van Beethoven, the Competition welcomes musicians from diverse cultural and artistic backgrounds, encouraging expressive depth, structural clarity, and creative individuality. Through global participation and professional recognition, the Competition supports artistic development across the international music community.

Full List of Winners — 2026 Season 1

(Alphabetical order by first name)

Aoxue Guo, Voice, from Poland

Armaan Diwan, Alto Saxophone, from United States

Belle Chi, Piano, from United States

Brian Benison, Composition “Hear My Voice”, from United States

Catherine Marie J. Remus, Piano, from Portugal

Dr. Imran Shafiq bin Shahrol Anuar, Voice, from Malaysia

Duru Keskin, Piano, from Türkiye

Eldridge Huang, Violin, from United States

Gabriela Crespo, Violin, from Spain

Grace Li, Violin, from United States

Hana Lusnickic, Violin, from Slovenia

Izabella Charney, Violin, from Slovenia

Jakub Polaczyk, Composition “Symphony A.D. 2025 ‘Medical’”, from United States

Jaylea Wong Szewai, Violin, from Malaysia

Jean-Christophe Rosaz, Composition “L’arbre du voyageur”, from France

Jiyu Moon, Cello, from United States

Kamal Benjelloun, Composition “Loving Grace”, from United States

Kavin Vishwaka Munaweera, Composition “A Study in Contrast”, from Sri Lanka

Kaylin Perez, Violin, from United States

Lee Ling Lung, Violin, from Hong Kong

María Parra Rodríguez, Flute, from Spain

Natalie Yao, Marimba, from United States

Noemi Li, Piano, from United States

Norah Reilly, Violin, from United States

Paul Marcellus Granger, Composition “Ave Maria”, from United Kingdom

PentAulos, Flute, from Italia

Tadashi Yamazaki, Composition “Symphonic Poem ‘Ise Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine)’”, from Japan

Xinshuang Peng & Xiaoxuan Zhang, Piano & Violin, from China

Yu-Hsin Tsai, Piano, from United States

Join the Next Season

Registration for the next season is now open.

Musicians and composers worldwide are invited to participate and present their work on an international platform.

👉 Register here: https://www.beethovenmusiccompetition.com/

Winners