Nobel-Artist International Music Competition Announces 2026 Final Round Results

Outstanding musicians from 27 countries earn international recognition in the 2026 Nobel-Artist International Music Competition Final Round.

TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, June 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NOBEL-ARTIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION ANNOUNCES 2026 FINAL ROUND RESULTS

Outstanding Musicians from 27 Countries Recognized for Artistic Excellence

MONTREAL, CANADA — The Nobel-Artist International Music Competition proudly announces the official results of its 2026 Final Round, celebrating exceptional achievements by young musicians, collegiate performers, emerging artists, and professional musicians from around the globe.

The 2026 competition attracted participants representing 27 countries and regions across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. Competitors demonstrated remarkable artistry in piano, violin, cello, harp, flute, clarinet, guitar, saxophone, guzheng, composition, and chamber music disciplines.

The Nobel-Artist International Music Competition continues its mission of promoting artistic excellence, international cultural exchange, and educational opportunities for musicians of all ages and levels. Through distinguished jury evaluations, special awards, interviews, masterclasses, and international music distribution opportunities, the competition provides meaningful recognition and professional exposure to emerging artists worldwide.

DISTINGUISHED INTERNATIONAL JURY

The 2026 Final Round was adjudicated by an internationally respected panel of musicians and educators:

• Maestro Sebastian Di Bin (Italy) – International Concert Pianist

• Dr. Steve Cowan (Canada) – Guitarist, Professor at McGill University and Université de Montréal

• Prof. Victor Khotulev (Russia) – International Flautist and Educator

The competition extends its sincere appreciation to all jury members for their expertise, dedication, and commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical talent.

2026 ABSOLUTE PLATINUM MEDALISTS

The highest distinction of the competition was awarded to:

• Miao Jiang (China) – Composition (Guzheng) – 99.5

• Tianyi Wang (China) – Composition (Guzheng & Orchestra) – 99.5

• Esme Tran (USA) – Piano – 98

• Yichun Sheng (USA) – Piano – 97.5

• Eunjin Jung (South Korea) – Piano – 97.5

SPECIAL PRIZES AND DISTINGUISHED AWARDS

Maestro Sebastian Di Bin Award

The prestigious Maestro Sebastian Di Bin Award was presented to:

• Miao Jiang (China)

• Tianyi Wang (China)

Europe LIVE Masterclass Scholarship in Italy

• Esme Tran (USA)

International Music Platform Distribution and Special Feature Interviews

• Miao Jiang (China)

• Tianyi Wang (China)

• Esme Tran (USA)

• Yichun Sheng (USA)

• Eunjin Jung (South Korea)

OFFICIAL FINAL ROUND RESULTS

JUNIOR CATEGORY

Name Age Instrument Country Score Medal
Esme Tran 11 Piano USA 98.0 Absolute Platinum
Jasper Ouyang 10 Piano USA 95.0 Platinum
Bryant Lin 10 Piano USA 95.0 Platinum
Aarav Naidoo 11 Cello South Africa 90.0 Gold
Anel Idrisova 8 Piano UAE 89.0 Silver
Elena Petrov 10 Piano Bulgaria 89.0 Silver
Anthony Chong 10 Alto Saxophone Hong Kong 88.3 Silver
Emma Anderson 8 Violin Sweden 86.0 Silver
Hoi Ian Chan 9 Piano Macau 84.0 Bronze
Bence Nagy 10 Violin Hungary 83.0 Bronze
Charlotte Smith 11 Piano Australia 83.0 Bronze
Milan Van Dijk 10 Saxophone Netherlands 82.4 Bronze

YOUTH CATEGORY

Name Age Instrument Country Score Medal
Shuyao Shi 15 Piano China 96.3 Platinum
Hermione So 14 Harp Canada 95.0 Platinum
Kevin Li 12 Piano USA 94.5 Platinum
Nathan Lyubarsky 16 Piano USA 94.4 Gold
Adelyn Park 14 Piano USA 93.5 Gold
Jerry Yi 15 Piano USA 93.0 Gold
Julia Kulińska 16 Piano Poland 91.0 Gold
Mia Horvat 15 Flute Croatia 90.0 Gold
Siddharth Khanna 14 Violin India 89.0 Silver
Ishaan Senapati 12 Piano USA 88.0 Silver
Frannc Earlclou Tion 16 Violin Indonesia 87.5 Silver
Yongyan Yu 16 Violin USA 87.0 Silver
Yu-Ting Chen 12 Piano Taiwan 86.0 Silver
Eleni Georgiou 14 Violin Greece 86.0 Silver
Ana Ionescu 16 Piano Romania 85.0 Silver
Lucas Dubois 13 Clarinet France 84.0 Bronze
Aino Virtanen 14 Piano Finland 82.0 Bronze
Jack Wilson 15 Violin New Zealand 81.0 Bronze

COLLEGIATE CATEGORY

Name Age Instrument Country Score Medal
He Brookes Chai Alana 17 Violin Duo USA 88.0 Silver
Zofia Kowalska 18 Cello Poland 87.0 Silver
Saoirse O'Connor 17 Harp Ireland 84.0 Bronze
Freja Jensen 17 Piano Denmark 83.0 Bronze
Nikos Papadopoulos 17 Guitar Greece 81.0 Bronze

OPEN CATEGORY

Name Instrument Country Score Medal
Xiaobo Zhang Guzheng Japan 95.0 Platinum
Lena Müller Piano Germany 87.0 Silver
Aram Mkrtchyan Violin Armenia 84.0 Bronze

PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY

Name Discipline Country Score Medal
Miao Jiang Composition (Guzheng) China 99.5 Absolute Platinum
Tianyi Wang Composition (Guzheng & Orchestra) China 99.5 Absolute Platinum
Yichun Sheng Piano USA 97.5 Absolute Platinum
Eunjin Jung Piano South Korea 97.5 Absolute Platinum
Ani Chong Piano USA 94.4 Gold
Giulia Rossi Piano Italy 90.0 Gold
Jakub Novák Piano Czech Republic 90.0 Gold
Anaya Patel Piano India 87.0 Silver
Matilde Silva Violin Portugal 86.0 Silver

SPECIAL PRIZES AND AWARDS

Recipient Country Award
Miao Jiang China Maestro Sebastian Di Bin Award; Online Music Platform Distribution; Special Feature Interview
Tianyi Wang China Maestro Sebastian Di Bin Award; Online Music Platform Distribution; Special Feature Interview
Esme Tran USA Europe LIVE Masterclass Scholarship in Italy; Online Music Platform Distribution; Special Feature Interview
Yichun Sheng USA Online Music Platform Distribution; Special Feature Interview
Eunjin Jung South Korea Online Music Platform Distribution; Special Feature Interview

COMPETITION STATISTICS

Category Number
Total Finalists 47
Countries Represented 27
Absolute Platinum Medalists 5
Platinum Medalists 6
Gold Medalists 9
Silver Medalists 18
Bronze Medalists 14

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

The 2026 Nobel-Artist International Music Competition welcomed finalists from:

Armenia, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the United States of America.

ABOUT THE NOBEL-ARTIST INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION

The Nobel-Artist International Music Competition is an international online music competition dedicated to discovering, encouraging, and promoting outstanding musicians worldwide. Open to participants of all ages and levels, the competition recognizes excellence in performance, composition, chamber music, and traditional instruments.

Beyond medals and certificates, the competition provides opportunities for international recognition, interviews, masterclasses, artistic collaborations, concert opportunities, and online music distribution, helping talented musicians gain visibility on a global stage.

Through its commitment to artistic excellence and international cultural exchange, the Nobel-Artist International Music Competition continues to support the development of future generations of performers, composers, and musical leaders worldwide.

For additional information, competition results, and future announcements, please visit:

www.nobelartistinternationalmusic.org

Kevin Huang
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