The results for the Saint-Saëns International Music Competition 2025 Season 4 are now announced!

The Saint-Saëns International Music Competition presents the award results for the 2025 Season 4, recognising musicians and creators from around the world for their achievements in performance, composition, and music scholarship. This season features a broad range of musical disciplines and artistic approaches, reflecting the Competition’s international reach and commitment to professional musical standards.

About the Competition

The Saint-Saëns International Music Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging excellence in music performance, composition, and academic research. Inspired by the legacy of Camille Saint-Saëns, the Competition welcomes musicians from diverse backgrounds and musical traditions, encouraging both classical interpretation and contemporary creativity. Through global participation and professional recognition, the Competition aims to support artistic development and academic engagement within the international music community.

Full List of Winners — 2025 Season 4

(Alphabetical order by first name)

Agata Gawrońska, Violin, from Poland

Alec Van Khajadourian, Piano, from United States

Aleksandr Chilingaryan, Clarinet, from Armenia (Yerevan)

Calvin Z. Feldman, Piano, from United States

Chen Yan Xuan Mika, Piano, from Singapore

Chunmei Jiang, Composition “Meet”, from China

Ektoras Tsakalidis, Cello, from United States

Freya Z. Feldman, Piano, from United States

Gloria Yang, Cello, from California, USA

Ian Choi, Piano, from United States

Ina Kosturi, Composition “Concerto for Violin and Orchestra”, from Albania

John David Kenworthy, Composition “Sonata No. 5 in C Major, Op. 14, ‘Hamartia’”, from United States

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

Miao Jin, Academic Writing “The War of the Romantics: The Comparative Analysis of Works by J. Brahms, F. Liszt, R. V. Williams, and E. Elgar”, from China

Muyang Tian, Voice, from China

Óscar Román, Piano, from Spain

Somang Yoo, Violin, from Republic of Korea

Steven Newbold, Composition “Sequoia Symphony, I. Kings Canyon: Call of the Mountains”, from United States of America

William Nabbe, Piano, from United States

Yanyang Xiang, Piano, from Poland

Yi Lin, Cello, from Ireland

Yixiao Li, Piano, from China

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.saintsaenscompetition.com/

Winners