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2026 Royal Resonance International Music Competition
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Congratulations to All Winners and Participants of the 2026 Royal Resonance International Music Competition (Summer Session)
On behalf of the Royal Resonance International Music Competition Committee, we extend our warmest congratulations to all winners and participants. We are deeply impressed by the exceptional dedication, artistry, and musical excellence demonstrated throughout this year's competition. Your commitment to the pursuit of artistic growth and excellence has made this event a truly inspiring celebration of music.
We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to all teachers and parents for your unwavering guidance, encouragement, and steadfast support. Your dedication to cultivating young musicians and fostering their artistic development is invaluable, and your influence extends far beyond the competition stage.
To our prize winners, we offer our heartfelt congratulations on your outstanding achievements. Your accomplishments reflect not only remarkable talent, but also discipline, perseverance, and a deep passion for music. We encourage you to continue striving for the highest artistic standards and to share your music with confidence, integrity, and generosity as you continue your musical journey.
To those who did not receive an award on this occasion, we hope you will view this experience as an important step in your artistic development. Every performance offers an opportunity for growth, every challenge strengthens musicianship, and every stage appearance contributes to the lifelong pursuit of excellence. Continue to learn, refine your artistry, and embrace each new opportunity with determination and optimism. We have every confidence that your dedication will continue to bear fruit, and we look forward to welcoming you again in future competitions.
The Committee also extends its deepest gratitude to our distinguished international jury for their professionalism, thoughtful adjudication, and generous commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians:
Their expertise, integrity, and careful evaluations have ensured the highest artistic standards throughout the competition, and we are sincerely grateful for their invaluable contributions.
Finally, we thank every participant for sharing your music, dedication, and artistry with us. It has been a privilege to witness your performances and celebrate your achievements. We wish you continued inspiration, artistic fulfillment, and every success in the years ahead, and we look forward to welcoming you to future editions of the Royal Resonance International Music Competition.
With our warmest congratulations and best wishes,
Royal Resonance International Music Competition Committee
On behalf of the Royal Resonance International Music Competition Committee, we extend our warmest congratulations to all winners and participants. We are deeply impressed by the exceptional dedication, artistry, and musical excellence demonstrated throughout this year's competition. Your commitment to the pursuit of artistic growth and excellence has made this event a truly inspiring celebration of music.
We also wish to express our sincere appreciation to all teachers and parents for your unwavering guidance, encouragement, and steadfast support. Your dedication to cultivating young musicians and fostering their artistic development is invaluable, and your influence extends far beyond the competition stage.
To our prize winners, we offer our heartfelt congratulations on your outstanding achievements. Your accomplishments reflect not only remarkable talent, but also discipline, perseverance, and a deep passion for music. We encourage you to continue striving for the highest artistic standards and to share your music with confidence, integrity, and generosity as you continue your musical journey.
To those who did not receive an award on this occasion, we hope you will view this experience as an important step in your artistic development. Every performance offers an opportunity for growth, every challenge strengthens musicianship, and every stage appearance contributes to the lifelong pursuit of excellence. Continue to learn, refine your artistry, and embrace each new opportunity with determination and optimism. We have every confidence that your dedication will continue to bear fruit, and we look forward to welcoming you again in future competitions.
The Committee also extends its deepest gratitude to our distinguished international jury for their professionalism, thoughtful adjudication, and generous commitment to supporting the next generation of musicians:
- Prof. Teresa Tang (Canada)
- Dr. Angela Chan (Canada)
- Dr. Yeh Wei Ding (China)
- Dr. Sungho Park (Korea)
- Prof. Suzanne Benoit (France)
Their expertise, integrity, and careful evaluations have ensured the highest artistic standards throughout the competition, and we are sincerely grateful for their invaluable contributions.
Finally, we thank every participant for sharing your music, dedication, and artistry with us. It has been a privilege to witness your performances and celebrate your achievements. We wish you continued inspiration, artistic fulfillment, and every success in the years ahead, and we look forward to welcoming you to future editions of the Royal Resonance International Music Competition.
With our warmest congratulations and best wishes,
Royal Resonance International Music Competition Committee
RESULTS OF 2026 ROYAL RESONANCE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
(SUMMER EDITION)
(SUMMER EDITION)
All winners and participants must complete this form by 20 August 2026 to to be eligible to receive your medals and electronic certificates
Failure to submit the form by the deadline will result in forfeiture of prizes.
Failure to submit the form by the deadline will result in forfeiture of prizes.
CERTIFICATES WILL BE READY FOR DOWNLOAD WITHIN 10-14 BUSINESS DAYS!
ONLINE TOP WINNERS' GALA CONCERT
2026 Royal Resonance International Music Competition
featuring Absolute Platinum & Platinum Medalists - with a score of 98% to 95%
featuring Absolute Platinum & Platinum Medalists - with a score of 98% to 95%
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Nahyun Kim - Collegiate Category - Clarinet - Absolute Platinum Medalist - 98.4% - USA
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Zingyu Li - Professional Category - Flute - Absolute Platinum Medalist - 98.3% - China
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Wahid Bayer - Professional Category - Composition- Platinum Medalist - 97.4% - Netherlands
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Luna Ye - Youth Category - Flute - Platinum Medalist - 97.3% - USA
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Theo Wen-Wang - Youth Category - Violin - Platinum Medalist - 95.3% - Canada
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Imre-Petre Naciu - Youth Category - Piano- Platinum Medalist - 95.2% - United Kingdom
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Morosanu Carla Gabriela - Youth Category - Piano - Platinum Medalist - 95% - Romania
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Hermione So - Youth Category - Harp - Platinum Medalist - 95% - Canada
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Greisi Voja - Porfessional Category - Piano - Platinum Medalist - 95% - USA
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Matio Mikami - Collegiate Category - Harp - Platinum Medalist - 95% - USA
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2025 Royal Resonance International Music Competition
featuring Top Gold Medalists - with a score of 94%
featuring Top Gold Medalists - with a score of 94%
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Dionysis Katopodis - Youth Category - Piano - Top Gold Medalist - 94.1 % - Greece
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Congratulations to all winners, teachers, and parents. Royal Resonance celebrates your dedication!
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Winners' Photo & Biography Submission
We welcome winners (including all medalists and honorable mention participants) to submit their photo & bio to us! We will be delighted to celebrate your commitment and success and post it on our "Royal Resonance Hall of Fame" at our website!
Please send your high resolution concert portrait and bio (approximately 200 words) in prose form as a Word doc to us via email at [email protected]
Please note that we do not accept texts embedded within pdf or image files.
Biography of 2026 Royal Resonance Winners
(Summer Session) - More to come!
(Summer Session) - More to come!
Hermione So - Youth Category - Harp - Platinum Medalist - Canada
Hermione, a 14-year-old harpist from Vancouver, Canada, began her musical journey on the piano before discovering her passion for the harp at age 7 after attending a live performance. She has achieved strong results in Royal Conservatory of Music examinations, including Level 2 Harp (First Class Honours with Distinction and the Celebration of Excellence Award for British Columbia & Yukon), Level 6 Harp (Honours), Level 8 Theory (First Class Honours with Distinction), and Levels 9 and 10 Harmony. Her competition successes include 1st Place at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival in 2019, the Outstanding Junior Harp Performance Award from VAYA International Festivals in 2021, and additional 1st Place finishes at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival in 2022 and 2023. From 2022 to 2024, Hermione volunteered with the Youth Musician & Artist Association, performing regularly at senior homes. In 2024, she earned 1st Place at the Canadian Music Festival. In 2025, she won 1st Place at the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festival with the Red Skirt Ensemble and 2nd Place at the Vancouver International Music Festival. In 2026, she performed Girl in the Red Skirt as a concerto with the Richmond Orchestra & Chorus. Outside music, she enjoys badminton, and spending time with family.
Greisi Voja– Professional Category – Piano - Platinum Medalist – USA
Greisi Voja is an Albanian-born pianist currently pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at Georgia State University, where she serves as a Graduate Assistant in piano instruction and collaborative performance. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of North Georgia.
Greisi’s approach to performance reflects clarity of sound, stylistic refinement, and disciplined technical craftsmanship—principles central to the Classical tradition. Her artistic development is rooted in clear voicing and nuance, allowing for an expressive performance of Mozart’s piano works.
An award-winning pianist, Greisi was named First Prize winner at the NY Classical Debut Awards (2025 & 2026), earning an invitation to perform at the Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall. In 2025, she was awarded the Halle Foundation Grant, enabling her participation in the Saarburg International Music Festival in Germany, where she further refined her artistry in an international performance setting. She also received First Prize at the Charleston International Music Competition (Virtuoso 2026 & Winter 2025) and was named a Top 15 Most Exceptional Performer for her performance in the 2026 Virtuoso Music Competition. On February 22, 2026, she was named a finalist in the Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta music competition and was also a Silver Medallist for the 2026 Seattle International Piano Festival. Greisi furthermore participated in The Paris International Summer Sessions from 6-10 July 2026, held in the Municipal Conservatoire of Vincennes under the direction of the Artistic Director, Nelson Delle-Vigne Fabbri. Also, at the Royal Resonance International Music Competition 2026 Summer Edition, she was awarded the Platinum Medal in the Piano Professional Category on the 30th of July 2026. Her additional honours include multiple distinctions at state-level competitions, including Outstanding Performer awards from the Georgia Music Teachers Association.
As a collaborative pianist, Greisi has developed refined listening skills through nearly three years of work with wind ensembles, symphonic bands, vocalists, and church choirs. Her current Graduate Assistantship at Georgia State University includes accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists and performing with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. These experiences have strengthened her sense of balance, phrasing, articulation, and chamber sensitivity—skills essential to Classical repertoire.
Through her graduate studies, Greisi continues to refine her artistic voice with the goal of pursuing a career as a concert pianist, collaborative artist, and educator. She views all the classic works of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, etc., as a profound synthesis of elegance, precision, and expressive humanity—an artistic ideal she continually seeks to embody in her
performances.
Greisi Voja is an Albanian-born pianist currently pursuing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at Georgia State University, where she serves as a Graduate Assistant in piano instruction and collaborative performance. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of North Georgia.
Greisi’s approach to performance reflects clarity of sound, stylistic refinement, and disciplined technical craftsmanship—principles central to the Classical tradition. Her artistic development is rooted in clear voicing and nuance, allowing for an expressive performance of Mozart’s piano works.
An award-winning pianist, Greisi was named First Prize winner at the NY Classical Debut Awards (2025 & 2026), earning an invitation to perform at the Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall. In 2025, she was awarded the Halle Foundation Grant, enabling her participation in the Saarburg International Music Festival in Germany, where she further refined her artistry in an international performance setting. She also received First Prize at the Charleston International Music Competition (Virtuoso 2026 & Winter 2025) and was named a Top 15 Most Exceptional Performer for her performance in the 2026 Virtuoso Music Competition. On February 22, 2026, she was named a finalist in the Pro-Mozart Society of Atlanta music competition and was also a Silver Medallist for the 2026 Seattle International Piano Festival. Greisi furthermore participated in The Paris International Summer Sessions from 6-10 July 2026, held in the Municipal Conservatoire of Vincennes under the direction of the Artistic Director, Nelson Delle-Vigne Fabbri. Also, at the Royal Resonance International Music Competition 2026 Summer Edition, she was awarded the Platinum Medal in the Piano Professional Category on the 30th of July 2026. Her additional honours include multiple distinctions at state-level competitions, including Outstanding Performer awards from the Georgia Music Teachers Association.
As a collaborative pianist, Greisi has developed refined listening skills through nearly three years of work with wind ensembles, symphonic bands, vocalists, and church choirs. Her current Graduate Assistantship at Georgia State University includes accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists and performing with the Symphonic Wind Ensemble. These experiences have strengthened her sense of balance, phrasing, articulation, and chamber sensitivity—skills essential to Classical repertoire.
Through her graduate studies, Greisi continues to refine her artistic voice with the goal of pursuing a career as a concert pianist, collaborative artist, and educator. She views all the classic works of Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, etc., as a profound synthesis of elegance, precision, and expressive humanity—an artistic ideal she continually seeks to embody in her
performances.
Angelica Sabău - Professional Category - Violin - Gold Medalist - Romania
My name is Angelica Sabău. I was born in Timișoara, Romania, on January 16, 1965. I am not a musician. I am a teacher at School No. 25 in Timișoara. I studied violin a little when I was 13 at the Children’s Palace. I gratuated from the Pedagogical High School. I have a degree in Law and Sociology. I gratuated a Master’s program in Italian and the School of Advanced European Comparative Studies. Since the age of 54, I have been studying the violin intensively through private lessons. Now, I am studying with violonist Ioan Fernbach. My dream is to perform exceptionally well on
stage. If my health permits, I would like to apply to the Conservatory, in the future. No one believes that I take private lessons at my age. I have participated seven times in the „ On Stage” International Competition organized by the Pro Musica School in Timișoara, where I won the gold medal in the category for amateur adults.
My name is Angelica Sabău. I was born in Timișoara, Romania, on January 16, 1965. I am not a musician. I am a teacher at School No. 25 in Timișoara. I studied violin a little when I was 13 at the Children’s Palace. I gratuated from the Pedagogical High School. I have a degree in Law and Sociology. I gratuated a Master’s program in Italian and the School of Advanced European Comparative Studies. Since the age of 54, I have been studying the violin intensively through private lessons. Now, I am studying with violonist Ioan Fernbach. My dream is to perform exceptionally well on
stage. If my health permits, I would like to apply to the Conservatory, in the future. No one believes that I take private lessons at my age. I have participated seven times in the „ On Stage” International Competition organized by the Pro Musica School in Timișoara, where I won the gold medal in the category for amateur adults.
Hoang Lam Nguyen - Youth Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Australia
Hoang Lam Nguyen was born in Vietnam in 2009. From a young age, Lam showed a keen interest in music, particularly the piano. At the age of 7 he began taking piano lessons, and soon began competing in local piano competitions in Vietnam. His passion for music continued to flourish after moving to Australia in 2022, where he has further developed his artistry through dedicated study and performance. Lam is currently a student of Mimia Margiotta at the Young Conservatorium, Griffith University, Australia.
Despite his young age, Lam has established an impressive record of musical achievement. His previous accomplishments include First Prize at the Nouvelle Étoiles International Competition (France, 2026); First Prize at the the New York Classical Music Competition (USA, 2026); First Prize at the International Online Competition for Young Pianists (Italy, 2025), First Place at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod (2025), First Place at the Queensland Piano Competition (2023), First Prize at the Hanoi Piano Art Contest in Vietnam (2021), and a Gold Medal at the Asia Pacific Arts Festival in Singapore (2019).
As a performer, Lam has appeared in various prestigious concerts and educational programs, and regularly shares his music through community and charitable performances. Most recently, Lam was selected as one of Queensland's brightest young pianists to perform the Rondo movement from Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 with Redland Sinfonia in its Queensland Day Concert 2026.
Hoang Lam Nguyen - Youth Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Australia
Hoang Lam Nguyen was born in Vietnam in 2009. From a young age, Lam showed a keen interest in music, particularly the piano. At the age of 7 he began taking piano lessons, and soon began competing in local piano competitions in Vietnam. His passion for music continued to flourish after moving to Australia in 2022, where he has further developed his artistry through dedicated study and performance. Lam is currently a student of Mimia Margiotta at the Young Conservatorium, Griffith University, Australia.
Despite his young age, Lam has established an impressive record of musical achievement. His previous accomplishments include First Prize at the Nouvelle Étoiles International Competition (France, 2026); First Prize at the the New York Classical Music Competition (USA, 2026); First Prize at the International Online Competition for Young Pianists (Italy, 2025), First Place at the Gold Coast Eisteddfod (2025), First Place at the Queensland Piano Competition (2023), First Prize at the Hanoi Piano Art Contest in Vietnam (2021), and a Gold Medal at the Asia Pacific Arts Festival in Singapore (2019).
As a performer, Lam has appeared in various prestigious concerts and educational programs, and regularly shares his music through community and charitable performances. Most recently, Lam was selected as one of Queensland's brightest young pianists to perform the Rondo movement from Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 with Redland Sinfonia in its Queensland Day Concert 2026.
Dionysis Katopodis - Youth Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Greece
Born in 2010, Dionysis Katopodis lives in Lefkada, Greece and studies with Dr Eleonora Apostolidi. He has participated in piano competitions in
Europe, America and Greece, such as 1 st International Piano Competition-Mozart 2021 (2nd Prize), 2nd National Piano Competition-Music Arte 2021 (1st Prize), 8th National Music Contest Maria Cherogiorgou - Gina Bachauer International Music Association 2022 (3rd Prize), 4th National Piano Competition- Music Arte 2023 (3rd Prize), American Protégé International Romantic Music Competition 2024 (3rd Prize), Canadian
International Music Competition CIMC 2024-2025 (Silver Medalist),
5th Franz Liszt Center International Piano Competition 2025 (2nd Prize), 10th National Music Competition 2025, Club for UNESCO Art – Literature and Science of Greece (1st Prize). He was awarded with a special prize (International Cultural Federation 21 st Century, 2021).
In 2024 Dionysis performed in Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall). In 2025 he attended the Piano Summer School of the RCS in
Glasgow (professors Fali Pavri, Sasa Gerzelj – Donaldson, Aaron Shorr, Baichuan Hui, Isobel Anderson). In 2026 he attended an
advanced seminar (Professor Pavel Gililov) in Fondazione Academia di Musica of Pinerolo, Italy. Dionysis has attended
seminars in Greece, performing in concerts and working with acknowledged pianists (Lambis Vassiliadis, Grigorios Zamparas,
Dimitrios Toufexis, Vasilios Varvaresos, Alexia Mouza).
Zonghan Wan - Collegiate Category - Piano - Silver Medalist - Canada
Zonghan “Alex” Wan came a long way from being the little kid who practiced perfunctorily for piano lessons that he used to dislike. The naughty boy would live his wish in 2019, when his piano got sold as his family moved countries. However, as 2021 rolled around, a spark—seemingly out of nowhere—went off in his head: Alex became convinced that in this world, he is to live life with music. Thus, he threw himself into diligent work, for he knew that he had a poor foundation. By 2023, he scored First Class Honour with Distinction in RCM level 7 piano and level 8 theory. He then joined his school’s choir, as well as its orchestra as a drummer, violinist, and eventually a conductor for two pieces. Alex assisted the OSJVS (Orchestre Symphonique des Jeunes de Vaudreuil-Soulanges) in their 2025 Christmas concert at the piano, his main instrument. While he sporadically explored composing and guitar-playing throughout these years, they currently busy much of his time, in 2026. Being largely self-taught, Alex now understands that it is never too late to become anything in life, as long as one is consistently dedicated.
Duy Nguyen - Junior Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Vietnam
Born on 1 August 2015, Duy Nguyen began studying the piano in 2022 and has quickly distinguished himself through his dedication, musicality, and consistent achievements. Despite his young age, he has won 15 international music competitions, earning Gold and Silver Awards in prestigious events held across the United States, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, and Thailand.
In addition to his passion for music, Duy is also an accomplished Chinese chess player. In 2026, he earned two Bronze Awards at the Vietnam Chinese Chess Championship, demonstrating his strategic thinking and versatility beyond the performing arts.
With talent, discipline, and a strong commitment to excellence, Duy continues to develop both as a young pianist and a competitive chess player, showing great promise for future success on the international stage.
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2025 Royal Resonance Winners (Summer Session)
Pavida Thiamchivasin - Youth Category - Harp - Platinum Medalist - Thailand
Of all the musical instruments I have played throughout the years, harp is without a doubt my all-time favorite. This is because when I was young my dad would always play it for me after he had come back home from work. To put simply, harp and I are inseparable.
I started playing this amazing instrument when I was six years old, and whenever I play it I become so full of joy and happiness. This explains why I have been practicing to improve my skills almost every day after school.
In my free time I love joining charity events or organizations to share this joy of mine with other people. I have also attended harp competitions both inside the country and abroad to not only improve myself but also promote the Thai culture to the world by playing both traditional and contemporary Thai songs.
Like I said before, this mesmerizing musical instrument has been with me since my childhood. It is therefore part of my life. We are inseparable. We are one.
Of all the musical instruments I have played throughout the years, harp is without a doubt my all-time favorite. This is because when I was young my dad would always play it for me after he had come back home from work. To put simply, harp and I are inseparable.
I started playing this amazing instrument when I was six years old, and whenever I play it I become so full of joy and happiness. This explains why I have been practicing to improve my skills almost every day after school.
In my free time I love joining charity events or organizations to share this joy of mine with other people. I have also attended harp competitions both inside the country and abroad to not only improve myself but also promote the Thai culture to the world by playing both traditional and contemporary Thai songs.
Like I said before, this mesmerizing musical instrument has been with me since my childhood. It is therefore part of my life. We are inseparable. We are one.
Christopher Ray - Collegiate Category - Composition - Gold Medalist - USA
Christopher Ray is an up-and-coming talent in the realm of classical music composition, focusing on original pieces for symphony orchestras, wind ensembles, and marching bands. Based in Austin, Texas, this passionate and innovative young composer is recognized for his emotionally rich, creatively artistic, and uplifting musical style.
One of his notable accomplishments is the premiere of his original work, “Realm of Aspiration,” performed by the esteemed James Martin High School Wind Ensemble on May 15, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in his burgeoning career within the concert band and orchestral music scene.
Currently, Christopher is pursuing a degree in Music Composition at the prestigious University of Texas at Austin, where he studies under renowned composers Donald Grantham and Omar Thomas. This education allows him to hone his skills in composition, orchestration, and musical theory, drawing from both classical foundations and modern influences, which positions him as a versatile and forward-thinking artist.
As an active participant in the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, Christopher has showcased his talents in prominent venues such as Bass Performance Hall and Meyerson Symphony Center. He also had the opportunity to perform internationally during the 2024 Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Tour in Spain, visiting cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Llíria, Tarragona, and Valencia. These experiences have broadened his appreciation for diverse musical styles and strengthened his commitment to collaborative performance and storytelling through music.
Christopher’s commitment to musical excellence is further demonstrated by his participation in the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, where he received superior ratings for both his solo and ensemble performances, showcasing his dual abilities as a performer and arranger.
His compositions seamlessly blend technical skill with emotional depth, making them impactful additions to the repertoires of wind ensembles and orchestras alike.
Christopher Ray is an up-and-coming talent in the realm of classical music composition, focusing on original pieces for symphony orchestras, wind ensembles, and marching bands. Based in Austin, Texas, this passionate and innovative young composer is recognized for his emotionally rich, creatively artistic, and uplifting musical style.
One of his notable accomplishments is the premiere of his original work, “Realm of Aspiration,” performed by the esteemed James Martin High School Wind Ensemble on May 15, 2024. This event marked a significant milestone in his burgeoning career within the concert band and orchestral music scene.
Currently, Christopher is pursuing a degree in Music Composition at the prestigious University of Texas at Austin, where he studies under renowned composers Donald Grantham and Omar Thomas. This education allows him to hone his skills in composition, orchestration, and musical theory, drawing from both classical foundations and modern influences, which positions him as a versatile and forward-thinking artist.
As an active participant in the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, Christopher has showcased his talents in prominent venues such as Bass Performance Hall and Meyerson Symphony Center. He also had the opportunity to perform internationally during the 2024 Fort Worth Youth Orchestra Tour in Spain, visiting cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Llíria, Tarragona, and Valencia. These experiences have broadened his appreciation for diverse musical styles and strengthened his commitment to collaborative performance and storytelling through music.
Christopher’s commitment to musical excellence is further demonstrated by his participation in the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest, where he received superior ratings for both his solo and ensemble performances, showcasing his dual abilities as a performer and arranger.
His compositions seamlessly blend technical skill with emotional depth, making them impactful additions to the repertoires of wind ensembles and orchestras alike.
Yuen Lam Carol CHOI - Open Category - Harp - Gold Medalist - Hong Kong
Yuen Lam Carol CHOI is a skilled musician proficient in both harp and traditional Chinese musical instruments. Driven by her passion for music, CHOI has a vision of bridging the worlds of Western and Chinese music through collaborative performances. CHOI received the guidance from internationally renowned harpist Prof. Dan Yu. She has gained valuable performance experience and showcased her talents in a variety of performances, including the Carol Singing Festival, annual university orchestra concerts, and collaborations with popular singers. CHOI has also participated in international events, such as Harp performance in Carnegie Hall New York, harp ensemble performances at the World Harp Congress in Australia and Hong Kong, as well as the Asia Harp Festival in Korea and France. In addition to her harp mastery, CHOI is adept at playing Chinese instruments like the Guzheng and Pipa. She has shared her musical expertise through performances for diverse community and charitable organizations, and has also coordinated numerous Guzheng ensembles. CHOI earned a Master of Arts in Music from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Alongside her studies, she is the founder of Minerva Music and Art Studio, where she continues to nurture her passion for cross-cultural musical exploration and collaboration.
Yuen Lam Carol CHOI - Open Category - Harp - Gold Medalist - Hong Kong
Yuen Lam Carol CHOI is a skilled musician proficient in both harp and traditional Chinese musical instruments. Driven by her passion for music, CHOI has a vision of bridging the worlds of Western and Chinese music through collaborative performances. CHOI received the guidance from internationally renowned harpist Prof. Dan Yu. She has gained valuable performance experience and showcased her talents in a variety of performances, including the Carol Singing Festival, annual university orchestra concerts, and collaborations with popular singers. CHOI has also participated in international events, such as Harp performance in Carnegie Hall New York, harp ensemble performances at the World Harp Congress in Australia and Hong Kong, as well as the Asia Harp Festival in Korea and France. In addition to her harp mastery, CHOI is adept at playing Chinese instruments like the Guzheng and Pipa. She has shared her musical expertise through performances for diverse community and charitable organizations, and has also coordinated numerous Guzheng ensembles. CHOI earned a Master of Arts in Music from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Alongside her studies, she is the founder of Minerva Music and Art Studio, where she continues to nurture her passion for cross-cultural musical exploration and collaboration.
GLORIALLE aka MA-M Ludmila Pelahiy – Gold Medalist – Open Category (Mezzo-soprano) – Operatic Pop – Austria
GLORIALLE is an Operatic Pop singer. She graduated with distinction from the Conservatory Friedrich Gulda School of Music Wien. In 2025, the young singer successfully graduated with a Master of Arts in Music (MA-M) from the JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music Vienna. She has performed on the most prestigious stages in the world: Carnegie Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Vienna State Opera, Burgtheater Wien, Wiener Musikverein, Wiener Konzerthaus, Liechtenstein Palace, Opera of Burg Gars.
GLORIALLE has been awarded first prize as a soloist at numerous national and international competitions and festivals: Royal Resonance International Music Competition 2025 (Gold Medal); London Young Musician 2024-2025 (Platinum Medal); International Music Leadership Award 2024 (Merit Vocalist of the Season); VanBach International Music Competition 2024 (Diamond Medal); European Classical Music Awards Grand Prix 2024 (Platinum Medal, Vocalist of the Year Award); Music Talent Award 2024 (Platinum Medal); Golden Prestige International Music Competition 2024 (Platinum Medal); US-Canadian International Music Competition 2024 (Gold Medal); Global Genius Music Competition 2024 (Gold Medal); Personal Magazines WOMCO „Icon Story” Collections 2023 and 2024; Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition
2023 (Winners‘ Concert at the Royal Albert Hall); Golden Classical Music Awards International Competition 2023 (Winners‘ Concert at the Carnegie Hall); Certificate of Achievement World Online Music Competitions Organization 2023 for outstanding multi-award achievement; European Classical Music Awards Grand Prix 2023 (Platinum Medal, Vocalist of the Year Award); European, Classical Music Vocalist Award 2023 (Platinum Medal, Special Award for best representation of the country Austria, Artist of the Month Award); MLA Music Legend Award 2023 (Platinum Medal, Special Award for best representation of
the country Austria); Grand Master Music Competition 2023 (Platinum Medal); Nobel-Artist International Music Competition 2023 (Gold Medal); Global International Music Competition 2022 (Gold Medal); Super Cup Fiestalonia International Contest 2022; Canadian International Music Competition 2020-2021 (Platinum Medal).
GLORIALLE performed at various concerts, gala events and festivals: Winners‘ Concert of the Grand Prize Virtuoso International Music Competition 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall; Winners‘ Concert of the Golden Classical Music Awards
International Competition 2023 at the Carnegie Hall; Benefit event for the people in Ukraine “Human being is bigger than war” at the Burgtheater Wien; Benefit concert for the collection of donations for Ukrainian refugees (Certificate of appreciation for generous contribution to the 2022 Ukrainian Charity Concert); Benefit gala evening Innocent 2021 at the Liechtenstein Palace in Vienna; Gala concert “Berühmte Opernchöre” with the Arnold Schoenberg Choir at the Oper Burg Gars; Gala events “CGDC Award” 2012 and 2013; “Junge Musik”- Concert of “Wien Modern”.
Ulyana Bayer - - Open Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Greece
Ulyana Bayer was born September 13,1975 in the beautiful city of Chernivtsi in Ukraine. At the age of five she began to learn music. She attended the Second Children's Music School. She started taking piano lessons with a teacher Nina Hodorovska, who with great care and diligence conveyed the most important thing: the love of music. This feeling became a beacon and a support in Liana's life. Later followed a course in theory, musical literature, accompaniment, musical ensemble (4 hands), first reading of the score (prima vista), solfez and principle of harmony. music history, choir and ensembles.
Multiple participations in conservatory concerts and choir competitions and participation in many city concerts with ensembles. At the age of fourteen she began taking lessons in harmony, monody and choral conducting. All teachers gave her a lot of attention and love. Years later she is in Greece for professional reasons. At the first opportunity she continues her musical studies in Athens at the Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Music. She attends the following subjects: piano, harmony, music morphology, music history, counterpoint, orchestration and singing. With teachers: Marina Nastouli, Spiros Mazis, Efi Markoulaki, Nikos Roditis, Pigi Lykoudi, Christina Spiliakopoulou and Myrsini Margariti. A few years later, she earned her first Degree with honors in harmony with Professor Spiros Mazis. This was followed by a piano Degree with honors with Professor Marina Nastouli. The very next year she obtains a Degree in counterpoint with excellent grade.Two years later follows a Degree in fugue with excellent grade: Professor Spiros Mazis.
She participated in numerous concerts at the Conservatory of Classical and Contemporary Music, Maroussi City Hall, Apollonian Conservatory in Athens, Dais Hall, Kifissia Cultural Center and Ekali Cultural Center. She has obtained her Diploma in Composition with honours. After that she continues to compose music for piano and orchestra for many competitions. In 2024 she received a silver medal with a composition for piano piece named “Shadow and Light “ in Global International Music Competition in Montreal. In 2025 she received a gold medal with a composition for piano piece named “Despair” in Royal Resonance International Music Competition in Toronto.
Hoang Long - Collegiate Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Vietnam
A 17-year-old pianist who began his musical journey at the age of five. He studied IGCSE Music and Composition at ABCIS and performed with the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Orchestra at Saimuse (2024). Under the guidance of Mr. Le Ho Hai at Saigon Piano School (since 2023), Long has achieved notable accolades, including: First Prize - Tchaikovsky Group; Second Prize - Chopin Group in Singapore International Young Pianist Competition (SIYPC) in January 2025.
Alice Chiu & Chloe Ku - Youth Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - USA
The AC Duo was founded at Dr. Christina Long’s Piano Studio. Under her guidance, Alice and Chloe have been performing together since November 2023. Their collaboration has already earned them First Prize at the New York Golden Classical Music Awards and, most recently, First Prize at the 2025 Royal Resonance International Music Competition.
Alice, a sophomore at Wakeland High School in Frisco, Texas. She started playing piano at the age of 6 and has developed a strong passion for it since. Additionally, she has also been playing the violin since age 11. Alice has earned many awards for both piano and violin solos. Some notable piano accomplishments include advancement to the state level of TMEA performance contest as well as being a recipient of the Holly Watson Summer Camp scholarship. Besides music, Alice loves to study math and play tennis.
Chloe, a sophomore at Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, began studying piano at the age of four. She has received recognition in multiple solo competitions across Texas and successfully completed the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Level 8 certification. Outside of piano, she enjoys spending time on the tennis court and getting lost in a good book.
Robert Yap Chiaw Seng - Open Category - Piano - Gold Medalist - Malaysia
My name is Robert Yap Chiaw Seng. I live in Malaysia. I was born on 6 of September in 1988. My hobbies are playing piano, reading books and swimming. I have a family of six members including Father, Mother, two elder brothers and one younger sister. I was graduated from Chung Hua Middle School No.1 in 2006. Now I am working as a Facebook advertisement manager clerk.
Songhee Chung - Collegiate Category - Silver Medalist - Alto Saxophone - South Korea
Songhee Chung is a rising young musician who is attracting attention on the international stage with her outstanding talent and potential. In 2025 alone, she won the gold medal in the university category at the Nobel Artist International Music Competition, the Quebec International Music Competition, and the silver medal in the university category at the Royal Resonance International Music Competition. These achievements have made her stand out in the world music scene.
Her musical journey began early, with a performance in 2019 with the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra in Ukraine that showcased her talent from a young age. In 2021, she received the Bronze Prize at the Silla University Music Talent Competition, further illustrating her promise as a next-generation artist. That same year, she earned a Distinction in Grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exam, demonstrating a solid foundation in both theory and performance.
Song-hee currently serves as the woodwind and brass section leader and principal alto saxophonist of the Busan International Youth Symphony Orchestra. In this role, she has distinguished herself through strong leadership and refined ensemble skills, demonstrating her musicality not only as a soloist but also as a collaborative orchestral performer.
Songhee Chung - Collegiate Category - Silver Medalist - Alto Saxophone - South Korea
Songhee Chung is a rising young musician who is attracting attention on the international stage with her outstanding talent and potential. In 2025 alone, she won the gold medal in the university category at the Nobel Artist International Music Competition, the Quebec International Music Competition, and the silver medal in the university category at the Royal Resonance International Music Competition. These achievements have made her stand out in the world music scene.
Her musical journey began early, with a performance in 2019 with the Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra in Ukraine that showcased her talent from a young age. In 2021, she received the Bronze Prize at the Silla University Music Talent Competition, further illustrating her promise as a next-generation artist. That same year, she earned a Distinction in Grade 8 of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exam, demonstrating a solid foundation in both theory and performance.
Song-hee currently serves as the woodwind and brass section leader and principal alto saxophonist of the Busan International Youth Symphony Orchestra. In this role, she has distinguished herself through strong leadership and refined ensemble skills, demonstrating her musicality not only as a soloist but also as a collaborative orchestral performer.
Jena Park - Youth Category - Piano - Silver Medalist - Canada
Jena Park became interested in piano after following her mother into piano lessons. She first participated in Lethbridge Music Festival at age 5 and received several awards ever since. She enjoys listening to classical music, experimenting with science and making Legos. Currently she is into 3D designing and printing. She is also a Jingle dancer, learning native dances from her mom's first-nation friend's daughter. Also, she continues to go to Pow-wow festivals every year. She really wanted to play a classical first-nation piece wearing her native costume, but it was too hard to find something original composed by the first-nations for piano. So someday, she wants to compose first-nations style classical music and play it in front of the native audience.