US-Canadian International Music Competition Unveils 2026 Final Round Winners from 34 Global Regions

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 Americas 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 years 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 competitions 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 competitions 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 competitions highest honor, awarded to musicians demonstrating extraordinary artistry, elite technical brilliance, and exceptional international promise.

• Yichun Sheng (USA, Piano) Absolute Platinum Medalist and recipient of the prestigious Philip Cohen Award, earning a distinguished performance opportunity at New Yorks 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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