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