EMCY

The European Union Youth Wind Orchestra brings together talented young wind and percussion players from across Europe for an intensive week of orchestral work, intercultural exchange and concerts under the direction of the Belgian conductor Yves Segers. Over the years, the orchestra has built an excellent reputation and has become an important platform for young musicians to gain international orchestral experience and further develop their artistic skills.

The next project session will take place from 25 October to 2 November 2026 in Vianden, Luxembourg. During this week, around 60–65 talented young musicians from across Europe will work together intensively before performing three concerts in Luxembourg City, Saarbrücken and St. Vith.

🎹✨ DISCOVER MUSIC TOUR – GERMANY | 8 March 2026 ✨🎻

EMCY – the European Union of Music Competitions for Youth – warmly invites you to two special concerts featuring outstanding EMCY Prizewinners:

🌟 Zhongjin Fang (Piano – China)
🌟 Zala Eva Kocijančič (Violin – Slovenia)
🌟 Daugardas Siudikas (Cello – Lithuania)

These exceptional young musicians, recognised at international competitions across Europe and beyond, will present a vibrant and inspiring programme as part of the EMCY Discover Music Tour.

📍 Iserlohn – 11:00
Gartenstraße 39, 58636 Iserlohn

📍 Cologne – 17:00
Baptistengemeinde Köln-Mülheim
Salzstr. 6

The Discover Music Tour provides prizewinners with valuable concert experience and connects audiences with the next generation of international musical talent.

We warmly invite you to join us and support these remarkable young artists.

🎶 We look forward to welcoming you!

What an inspiring start to 2026! 🌟
The Polstjärnepriset competition opened the year with breathtaking performances from some of the most talented young musicians at the Gothenburg Concert Hall. 🎹🎶

Huge congratulations to all the finalists! 👏✨

The X International Stasys Vainiūnas Piano and Chamber Ensemble Competition is now offering a special sale for future participants - 40% off the registration fee, available only on November 28–30. 🎹

The X International Stasys Vainiūnas Piano and Chamber Ensemble Competition is now offering a special sale for future participants. Don’t miss your chance to grab our final offer – 40% off the registration fee, available only on November 28–30. 📅 20-28 March in Vilnius, Lithuania 🏆 TOTAL PRIZE FUND: 32 500 EUR. 📢 Application deadline – February 1st, 2026. Black Friday discount on the registration fee – 60 EUR for pianists and 90 EUR for chamber ensembles. Find out more at www.vainiunas.lt or click the link in the bio In the video, you can hear Stasys Vainiūnas’ Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, Op. 22, performed by Simonas Miknius and the Kaunas State Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Karolis Variakojis. This performance is from IX International Stasys Vainiūnas Piano and Chamber Ensemble Competition #vainiunas2026 #musiccompetition #classicalmusic #chambermusic #pianocompetition #chambercompetition #pianoduo #pianotrio #pianoquartet #pianoquintet #pianist #classicalpiano

We’re excited to share the Opening Concert of Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte - live today! 🎶
Watch the stream here: https://www.virtuosi-ipc.com/en/streams/98/98

The last opportunity to register for Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte ! 🤩

The deadline is on the 24th of September, and you can find more information here: https://www.virtuosi-ipc.com/en/

🎹 Attention Young Pianists! Register for Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte! ⏳

Don’t miss your shot at joining the renowned Virtuosi per musica di pianoforte competition, happening November 26–28, 2025, in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic.

The deadline is on the 24th of September, and you can find more information here: https://www.virtuosi-ipc.com/en/,

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The Il Piccolo Violino Magico has concluded, showcasing exceptional young musicians worldwide.🎹Congratulations to all the laureates, especially to the EMCY Prize winner, Choi Soojin from South Korea! 🏆

🥇Congratulations to the prizewinner!
Piccolo Violino Magico 2025 goes to Choi Soojin (2012, South Korea).
🥈2nd place to Laura Jin (Australia, 2012)
🥉3rd place to Tokura Lin (Japan/USA 2011)
🎖️4rth place to Rakočević Nina (Serbia, 2011)

It has been really hard chosing for the Jury and congratulations to all the candidates as well!
Let's keep in touch, we'll tell you more and more about these long past days!