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

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The Erik Satie 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 and composition. This season reflects a wide range of musical approaches and international participation across instruments and creative practices.


About the Competition

The Erik Satie International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical accomplishment in performance and composition. Inspired by the artistic spirit of Erik Satie, the Competition welcomes diverse musical perspectives, encouraging originality, clarity, and individual expression within both classical and contemporary contexts. 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)


Aiden Li, Violin, from Australia


Alejandro Reyes, Piano, from United States


Alex Kircsi, Piano, from Hungary


Amira Stănilă, Piano, from Romania


Andrea Montanaro, Composition “Eraclene”, from Italia


Boris Apostolov, Composition “Toccata ostinato”, from Bulgaria


Carlo Edoardo Ayhllón Flores, Composition “Mutación – Double Concerto for Piano, Electric Guitar and Orchestra”, from México


Christos Koutsoulas, Classical Guitar, from Greece


David Cha, Composition “Quartet in D”, from United States


Genevieve Revilak, Harp, from United States


Jorge Suárez, Cello, from Spain


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


Kingston Zicheng Pu, Piano, from New Zealand


Leonardo Guan Yeung, Piano, from United States of America


Lila Layla Karaman, Harp, from Turkey


Luigi Toma, Piano, from Italia


Sebastiano Mattiazzi, Composition “Suspensions no.1”, from United States


Sehun Kim, Double Bass, from Republic of Korea


Sidney Loo, Piano, from Surabaya, Indonesia


William M. Fry, Violin, from United States


Xinhao Bian, Piano, from China


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.


Winners


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