We are thrilled to announce the results of the 2nd edition of the international competition for young instrumentalists and singers Best Dvořák Performance.
Congratulations to all winners!
Best Dvořák Performance is a member of Best Performance Competition Series. All of the competitions in this series are designed in such a way that the award winners will be announced annually on the composers' birthdays. Today is September 8, 2018 - Antonín Dvořák's 177th anniversary. Happy Birthday!
We encourage all of the participants who didn't make it to the final round. Don't lose hope, keep trying.
RESULTS
FIRST PRIZE
Abigail Leong
USA, cello
Gina Ruzhansky
USA, mezzo-soprano
SECOND PRIZE
Elliot Kim
USA, cello
Yirou Ronnie Zhang
USA/China, violin
THIRD PRIZE
Jewelia Spjute
USA, violin
ENSEMBLES
FIRST PRIZE
Appalachian Trio
USA
William Wang, violin
Chris Fedor, cello
Enoch Hsiao, piano
SECOND PRIZE
Diana Chausheva and Ivaylo Vassilev Duo
Bulgaria, violin and piano
THIRD PRIZE
Leo String Quartet
USA
Daphne Nie, violin
Carolyn Carr, violin
Futen Wang, viola
William Ren, cello