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High-tension Showdown at the Long-Thibaud

Saehyun Kim, 17, easily convinces with his terrific interpretation of Rachmaninov's Concerto n°3.

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Riveting Finale at the Gewandhaus

At the 2025 Bach Competition Leipzig, three outstanding pianists bring the audience to their feet

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WFIMC Café: Yuki Hirano

The Vienna-based Violinist talks about the Heifetz Competition in Vilnius

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Great suspense in Turin

From 3 to 9 March 2025, some of the most talented young musicians on the international music scene performed in Pinerolo and Turin, at the final round of the prestigious bi-annual chamber music competition.

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The Jasha Heifez Competition is back in Vilnius

5 out of 6 violinists played the Sibelius concerto, delighting an audience of connoisseurs who were happy to be able to compare every stroke, every intention, and ultimately the musicality of the talented young violinists.

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