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Magical Moments in the Canadian Rockies

Poiesis Quartet Wins the 2025 Banff International String Quartet Competition

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Introducing: Theatre in Song

A New Stage: the International Vocal Competition (IVC) is reinventing itself for a new generation

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Spotlight on Daegu

The Daegu international Vocal Music Competition 2025: A Showcase of Korean Power, A Step Towards Global Reach

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20 Years of Resonance: Jeju International Brass Competition 2025

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the remarkable brass competition in Asia

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Bright evening at the Tibor Varga Competition

After a thrilling final on Saturday, August 30, in Sion, Aozhe Zhang (17) beat his two competitors, Maria Lundina (25) and Reika Sato (26), who took second and third prize respectively.

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