INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC COMPETITION PIANO VIOLIN STRINGS OPERA WOODWINDS BRASS
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.