Results of the Global Young Musicians Competition Announced
The results of the latest edition of the Global Young Musicians Competition (GYMC) have been officially announced today, 3 June 2026.
This international online competition once again brought together young musicians from around the world, representing a wide range of instruments, voices, ensembles, and original compositions. The jury evaluated performances across multiple categories, including piano, violin, voice, composition, chamber ensemble, clarinet, cello, guitar, organ, oboe, double bass, percussion, and viola.
This edition confirmed the growing international reach of GYMC and the high artistic level of its participants. Young artists from Europe, Asia, North America, South America, and Australia took part, presenting programs that ranged from classical repertoire to contemporary works and original compositions.
Platinum Award Laureates
The highest distinction of the competition, the Platinum Award, was granted to four outstanding laureates:
Erika Barascu
Romania
Category: Piano
Age Group: D
Kanishk Gupta
The Philippines
Category: Composition
Age Group: C
Melissa Qian
Australia
Category: Violin
Age Group: B
Minh Huong Nguyen Hoang
Vietnam
Category: Piano
Age Group: F
These musicians were recognized for the exceptional quality of their artistic presentations and for demonstrating a particularly high level of musical maturity, technical preparation, and artistic individuality.
A Broad International Field
The competition awarded laureates across several levels of distinction, including Platinum Award, Gold Award, Silver Award, Bronze Award, and Distinction. In total, 65 young musicians and ensembles were recognized in this edition.
The largest categories included piano, composition, and voice, reflecting both the strong tradition of classical performance and the growing importance of creative work among young musicians. The presence of chamber ensembles and composers also highlights GYMC’s broader mission: to support not only solo performers, but also collaborative musicianship and original artistic creation.
Supporting Young Musicians Worldwide
The Global Young Musicians Competition was created to provide young artists with an accessible international platform. Its online format allows musicians from many countries to participate without the financial and logistical barriers often connected with travel-based competitions.
Through awards, diplomas, publication opportunities, winners’ concerts, and visibility within the Universal Maestro Society network, the competition aims to support young musicians at different stages of their artistic development.
The Universal Maestro Society congratulates all laureates of this edition and thanks the participants, teachers, families, and jury members for their contribution to another successful edition of the competition.
The full results are available on the official GYMC website:
FULL RESULTS
Congratulations to all laureates.
