INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION PIANO VIOLIN STRINGS OPERA WOODWINDS BRASS
2025 Fall Composer's Award
1- Alexander Loosley, USA Group C
1- Alexander Loosley, USA Group C
1- Alexander Loosley, USA Group C
Alexander Loosley is a 13-year-old 8th grade student and Davidson Young Scholar who studies Music Composition at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Music. He plays piano, harp, harpsichord, and violin/viola. Alexander is the assistant principal violist for the Reno Philharmonic's Youth Symphony Orchestra. He began studying music composition at the age of 10 at the University of Nevada, Reno with Dr. James Winn. He currently studies music composition with Dr. J.P. Perrotte at UNR, along with music theory, sight-singing and dictation, harp, and viola. Alexander is also a member of UNR's Harp Ensemble, Fleur de Strings (piano accompanist), and the Reno Philharmonic's Youth Symphony Orchestra Chamber Ensemble (viola). Alexander is currently working as a Davidson Ambassador with his community service project "Making the Joy of Music Accessible to Northern Nevada Kids & Families." His goal with this project is to encourage and inspire the next generation of musicians, composers, conductors, and music lovers.
1- Bryce Biedenharn, USA Group E
1- Alexander Loosley, USA Group C
1- Alexander Loosley, USA Group C
My name is Bryce Biedenharn. I am a 19 year old Church pianist, composer, and tenor who is currently a student of Music Education with an emphasis in piano and vocal music at Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts. I began composing with an interest in musical theater during the COVID-19 pandemic and later developed an interest in symphonic and chamber music when I entered college. I have had original pieces premiered in church, and at NKU’s very own Composition Studio recital. I have also had works read through by our own Chamber Choir at school. I have served as a choral accompanist and teaching assistant/conductor to choirs from the middle - high school range.
1- Anyu Deng, CHINA Group F
1- Alexander Loosley, USA Group C
1- Anyu Deng, CHINA Group F
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Composition at Sichuan Conservatory of Music. With rigorous four-year training, I have developed acute musical perception and technical mastery—particularly distinguished in advanced ear training and tonal discrimination. My work explores the lyrical fluidity of melody and subtle tensions within harmonic progression, seeking organic resonance between structure and emotion.
2025 Fall Competition Winner - Ensemble
1- Yasmin and Soraya Gonzalez, Piano Duet, SPAIN
Born in Spain, sisters Yasmin and Soraya Gonzalez have played the piano since the early age, both solo and in ensemble. As a duet, they are award-winners of multiple international music competitions, including past editions of King´s Peak Competition. They participated in numerous classical music festivals ("Bell´Arte", "MurciArt", "Vitoria Music" "Encuentros musicales in Cieza, and "Verao Classico), played at a number of presigious venues, and had master classes with leading pianists, such as Brenno Ambrosini, Daniel Ligorio, Ludmil Angelov, Caridad Galindo, Victor Narejos, Zhanna Nazaryants, Riccardo Marini, among others.
2025 Composer's Award
1- Brian Benison, USA 2025 Spring
Brian Benison is an American composer and pianist specializing in contemporary classical music. His work spans concert, choral, and sacred genres, blending traditional forms with modern expression. A 2025 winner of the Bach International Music Competition UK for his piano piece Veni Sancte Spiritus, he brings both artistry and depth to his compositions. Based in Fort Worth, he directs 5Choir and writes for church ensembles, creating music that enriches sacred worship and concert performance alike, with a distinctive voice that bridges historical and contemporary musical language.
1- Izabela Wiktoria Oliwia Torfs, BELGIUM-POLAND 2025 Winter
Izabela Wiktoria Oliwia Torfs (Belgian/Polish) born in 12.12.2012; Violinist/Composer; She started violin with S.Erkmenis in 2019. In 2022 A.Morozova also became her violin tutor.In September 2019, she begun piano with H.Keser. Since April 2023 she started self-study in composition; up till now she wrote more than 47 compositions. In September 2023, during a violin audition for the Conservatorium van Amsterdam's Sweelinck Academy she was playing Mozart-Concerto in G-Major with her own cadenza. J.van Driel became her violin tutor in the Conservatorium. In November 2024 her composition “Fearless wolves” won Makersprijs in deMuziekwedstrijd from the Princes Christina Concours.
2025 Winter Competition Winner - Ensemble
1- Jaime Moon, Madison Bae & Brandon Kim, USA Group D
Founded in January 2021 in Virginia, USA, it brings together the talents of Madison Bae (violin), Jaime Moon (piano), and Brandon Kim (cello). In the face of the pandemic's challenges, these young musicians found comfort and joy in making music together. Their journey includes first place achievements at events like the Elite International Music Competition and the Metropolitan Music Competition in 2021, the American Protégé Int’l Competition of Romantic Music and the East Coast International Competition in 2023. Plus, they have had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall in 2022 and 2024.