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

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 international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical achievement in performance, composition, and scholarly research. Inspired by the artistic legacy of Claude Debussy, the Competition welcomes diverse musical perspectives and encourages exploration of colour, texture, and individual expression across both classical and contemporary contexts. Through global participation and professional recognition, the Competition supports artistic and academic development within the international music community.

Full List of Winners — 2026 Season 1

(Alphabetical order by first name)

Aiden Li, Violin, from Australia

Brandon Zaryczny, Composition “Impressions du Matin”, from United States

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

Caroline Friend, Voice, from United States

Dingyu Ji, Piano, from United States

Eduardo Caballero-Treviño, Composition “Vacío Suspendido | Concierto para Clarinete y Orquesta”, from Mexico

Eunhye Kim, Voice, from France

Francesco Protasi, Composition “Impressions on 5 Photographs”, from United States

Guy Fernand Michaud, Composition “Night Wind”, from Canada

Hyoeun Shin, Violin, from Republic of Korea

James Fiori, Composition “Oceans”, from United Kingdom

Jan Wasij, Clarinet, from Poland

Juan Miguel Ayesta Olortegui, Voice, from Peru

Kaili Zhong, Viola, from Singapore

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

Kateryna Bai, Conducting, from Ukraine

Laura Puras Braceras, Composition “Pnimiut Hakolot (Inner Voices)”, from United States

Lew Saura Reddy Gondipalli, Composition “The Soccer Game”, from United States

Lila Layla Karaman, Harp, from Turkey

Lynn Sung, Violin, from South Korea / United States

Maciej Jabłoński, Composition “Panta rhei”, from Poland

Mattia Nio De Biasi, Composition “Duo per Clarinetto Basso e Pianoforte”, from Italy

Papatya Biter, Composition “Eylül (Jazz Version)”, from Türkiye / Bulgaria

Rei Kita, Composition “Le Lacrime della Terra”, from Albania

Rhett Yeung, Piano, from United States

Rosa Bugarin, Cello, from France

Sehun Kim, Double Bass, from Korea

Sezen Şen, Composition “‘Allı Gelin’”, from Türkiye

Simone Valente, Composition “Disgelo – Elegia per Orchestra d’Archi”, from Italy

Sophie Su, Piano, from United States

Wang Ting, Piano, from China

Yanqiao Pei, Double Bass, from Poland

Yanyang Xiang, Piano, from Poland

Yixin Yang, Academic Writing “Berg’s Wozzeck and Operatic Development in the Twentieth Century: A Case Study”, from China

Zhang Zhan, Composition “Symphony of Peace on the Yellow River”, from China

Ziyu Sha, Clarinet, from Germany

Join the Next Season

Registration for the next season is now open.

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

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

Winners