Featuring outstanding musicians from 34 countries, world-renowned jury excellence, and emerging international stars, the 2026 US-Canadian International Music Competition continues to elevate North America’s presence on the global music stage.
(WorldFrontNews Editorial):- New York City, New York Apr 27, 2026 (Issuewire.com) – US-Canadian International Music Competition Announces 2026 Final Round ResultsThird Edition Elevates Global Musical Excellence Across 34 Countries and Regions
The US-Canadian International Music Competition proudly unveils the official 2026 Final Round Results of its distinguished Third Edition, celebrating an extraordinary global assembly of rising musicians, composers, and performers from 34 countries and regions worldwide.
As one of North America’s increasingly influential international music competitions, the 2026 edition demonstrated exceptional artistic achievement across piano, strings, voice, winds, composition, traditional instruments, chamber music, and interdisciplinary performance categories.
Headquartered in New York, USA, with a secondary office in Toronto, Canada, the US-Canadian International Music Competition continues to gain international momentum by offering talented musicians a prestigious platform for global recognition, artistic advancement, and professional distinction.
This year’s participants represented an impressive international spectrum, including:
Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, China, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan (ROC), Thailand, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam.
A Powerful International Platform for Emerging and Established Talent
The 2026 Final Round highlighted not only technical mastery and artistic sophistication but also the competition’s expanding global prestige.
With performances from highly accomplished participants across multiple continents, the competition continues to position itself as a vital force in international music education and professional artistic development.
Distinguished Grand Jury Panel
The 2026 Final Round was adjudicated by an elite international jury panel composed of globally respected performers, educators, and artistic leaders:
- Maestro Warren Cohen (USA)
- Maestro Massimiliano Valenti (Italy)
- Dr. Julie-Anne Derome (Canada)
- Prof. Hitoshi Kawashima (Japan)
This extraordinary panel brought together decades of international expertise in performance, pedagogy, composition, and adjudication, ensuring that all finalists were evaluated under world-class artistic standards.
Their participation reinforced the competition’s reputation for fairness, rigor, and international credibility.
Celebrating Excellence Across Medal Categories
The US-Canadian International Music Competition recognized outstanding participants across multiple award divisions:
Absolute Platinum Medalist – The competition’s highest honor, awarded to musicians demonstrating extraordinary artistry, elite technical brilliance, and exceptional international promise.
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Yichun Sheng (USA, Piano) — Absolute Platinum Medalist and recipient of the prestigious Philip Cohen Award, earning a distinguished performance opportunity at New York’s Carnegie Hall.
Platinum Medalists – Recognizing superior artistry, advanced musicianship, and distinguished interpretive excellence.
- Esme Tran — Piano — USA
- Hermione So — Harp — Canada
- Zhongyue Liu — Erhu — Japan
Gold Medalists – Awarding refined performance, technical accomplishment, and high artistic achievement.
- Yik Hei Letisha Lee — Harp — Hong Kong
- Oscar Lucas Mosquera — Piano — USA
- Emese Váczi-Delley — Piano — Hungary
- Kevin Li — Piano — USA
- Kristian Gvozdenov — Alto Saxophone — Serbia
- Kingston Zicheng Pu — Piano — New Zealand
- Saadya Polavarapu — Voice — India
- Alexander Grygoruk — Electric Guitar — Australia
- Yanbo Pei — Piano — USA
- Widha Kirana — Piano — USA
- Yige Zhou — Piano — USA
- Don Dechatin & Dol Decharin — Ranad (Duo / Duet) — Thailand
- Julia Gentry — Piano — USA
- Yige Zhou — Flute — USA
- Antoniya Kondeva — Bassoon — Bulgaria
- Adrian Li — Violin — USA
- Isabelle Ka Yu Wong — Piano — Canada
- Orfée-Anne Vinet — Violon — Canada
- Haruto Yamamoto — Violin — Japan
- Geetha Iyer — Voice (Ethnic / Traditional Music) — India
- Anna Ivanova — Voice — USA
- Panagiotis Fournarakis — Composition — Greece
Silver Medalists – Celebrating strong musicianship, artistic growth, and competitive excellence.
- Claire Dupont — Harp — France
- Anna Gruber — Piano — Austria
- Kristóf Váczi-Delley — Piano — Hungary
- Gabriel Tremblay — Piano — Canada
- Harry Smurf Au — Classical Guitar — United Kingdom
- Grace Kwon — Voice — USA
- Elise Hoang — Voice — USA
- Siddharth Khanna — Violin — India
- Rohan Balan — Viola — USA
- Zhenyao Zhou — Piano — USA
- Tram Nguyen — Piano — USA
- Chi Yin Tang — Voice — Canada
- Chloe Wong — Cello — Hong Kong
- Joyce Maeng — Piano — USA
- Matteo Rossi — Violin — Italy
- Ingrid Cusido Muntada — Piano — Spain
Bronze Medalists – Acknowledging dedication, preparation, and promising artistic development.
- Khalifa Al Mansoori — Violin — UAE
- Charlotte Woo — Erhu — Canada
- Arman Gasparyan — Piano — Armenia
- Jacob Chueh — Piano — USA
- Jason Huang — Piano — Taiwan
- Winnie M. K. Lam — Violin — USA
- Aarya Dhane — Voice — USA
- Sophia Lim — Flute — Macau
- Isla MacDonald — Violin — Canada
- Emilia Müller — Piano — Germany
- Aaron Ng — Composition (Piano) — Singapore
- Lucas Tan — Piano — Singapore
- Luka Petrovic — Violin — Serbia
- Narin Srichai — Violin — Thailand
- Olivia Smith — Cello — USA
More Than Awards: Career Advancement and International Recognition
The US-Canadian International Music Competition continues to stand apart by offering laureates substantial opportunities beyond traditional competition structures, including:
- Global recognition and prestige
- Professional media visibility
- Artist promotional opportunities
- Performance exposure
- Official medals and certificates
- Institutional and teacher recognition
- Professional portfolio development
- International artistic branding
This comprehensive framework transforms competition success into meaningful professional momentum for participants.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Global Musicians
The Third Edition of the US-Canadian International Music Competition further cements its growing influence by combining:
- Elite international adjudication
- Broad global participation
- Accessible online excellence
- Professional advancement pathways
- Multi-genre inclusivity
- World-class artistic recognition
As the competition continues to expand, it remains committed to fostering musical excellence while empowering artists to thrive on the global stage.
About US-Canadian International Music Competition
Headquartered in New York, USA, with a secondary office in Toronto, Canada, the US-Canadian International Music Competition is a premier international online music competition dedicated to identifying, celebrating, and advancing musicians across all ages, genres, and disciplines. Through distinguished adjudication, international recognition, and professional development opportunities, the competition serves as a transformative platform for musicians worldwide.
For complete Final Round Results, official laureate listings, and additional competition details, please visit:
https://www.uscanadianmusiccompetition.com
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