The results for the World Exceptional Musicians Competition 2026 Season 1 are now announced!

The World Exceptional Musicians Competition presents the award results for the 2026 Season 1, recognising musicians, composers, and ensembles from around the world for their achievements in performance and composition. This season reflects broad international participation and a diverse range of musical instruments and formats.

About the Competition

The World Exceptional Musicians Competition is an international platform dedicated to acknowledging musical achievement in performance, composition, and ensemble work. Open to musicians worldwide, the Competition welcomes artists across solo, ensemble, and creative practices, providing international visibility and professional recognition.

Full List of Winners — 2026 Season 1

(Alphabetical order by first name)

Abril Amengual Estudillo, Piano, from Santanyí (Mallorca), Spain

Adrianna Jabłońska, Piano, from Gdynia, Poland

Alejandro Reyes, Piano, from McAllen, United States

Cecilia Lin, Piano, from California, United States

Cheng Yu-Chi, Drum Kit, from China

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

Konrad Fernandez, Composition “Chaconne in E Minor”, from Bangalore, India

Mariners Christian School Orchestra, Orchestra, from Costa Mesa, United States

Mengqiao Liu, Fortepiano, from China

Mikołaj Godzina, Piano, from Wrocław, Poland

Odani Sayaka, Piano, from Shimane, Japan

Raymond Lu, Piano, from Warren, New Jersey, United States

Sofi Mikayelyan, Piano, from Yerevan, Armenia

Stephen Lee, Flute, from Issaquah, Washington, United States

Uluç Saka, Piano, from Tekirdağ, Türkiye

Wenyu Yu, Violin, from Freiburg, Germany

Join the Next Season

Registration for the next season is now open.

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

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

Winners