2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition
FINAL ROUND RESULTS
2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition
FINAL ROUND RESULTS
Messages from Our 2026 Distinguished Grand Jury Members
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Honoring the Winners of the
2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition (5th Edition)
Our heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding winners of this year’s competition. It has been a true privilege for our esteemed panel of judges to experience the artistry, commitment, and passion demonstrated in your performances. This year’s distinguished jury included Prof. Gabriel Prynn, Prof. Alan Fraser, Prof. Stephen Wong, and Dr. Angela Chan, whose expertise and insight contributed greatly to the evaluation process.
We would also like to acknowledge the dedicated teachers whose mentorship and expertise have been essential in guiding these young musicians along their artistic journeys. In addition, we extend our sincere appreciation to the parents and families whose steadfast encouragement and support have helped make these accomplishments possible.
To all participants, including our remarkable finalists, we applaud your dedication, perseverance, and musical achievements. Your hard work and talent continue to raise the standard of artistic excellence. May you continue to pursue musical growth, refine your artistry, and inspire audiences through your performances.
Music has the unique ability to inspire, connect, and enrich lives. Continue challenging yourselves, nurturing your creativity, and sharing your passion with the world. We look forward to seeing your future accomplishments in the years to come.
Euro Elite International Music Competition Committee
2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition (5th Edition)
Our heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding winners of this year’s competition. It has been a true privilege for our esteemed panel of judges to experience the artistry, commitment, and passion demonstrated in your performances. This year’s distinguished jury included Prof. Gabriel Prynn, Prof. Alan Fraser, Prof. Stephen Wong, and Dr. Angela Chan, whose expertise and insight contributed greatly to the evaluation process.
We would also like to acknowledge the dedicated teachers whose mentorship and expertise have been essential in guiding these young musicians along their artistic journeys. In addition, we extend our sincere appreciation to the parents and families whose steadfast encouragement and support have helped make these accomplishments possible.
To all participants, including our remarkable finalists, we applaud your dedication, perseverance, and musical achievements. Your hard work and talent continue to raise the standard of artistic excellence. May you continue to pursue musical growth, refine your artistry, and inspire audiences through your performances.
Music has the unique ability to inspire, connect, and enrich lives. Continue challenging yourselves, nurturing your creativity, and sharing your passion with the world. We look forward to seeing your future accomplishments in the years to come.
Euro Elite International Music Competition Committee
2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition (5th Edition)
FINAL ROUND RESULTS
FINAL ROUND RESULTS
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the following teachers and professors for their invaluable guidance and dedication:
Alex Ashworth, Ana Maria Eckstein, Andrew Westerhaus, Angeline Kwok, Beatrice Long, Bobeica Liliana, Caleb Joe Baffoe, Cecilia Chu, David Cheng, David Lonkevich, Donna Weng Friedman, Gayane Simonyan, Harvey Pittel, Jaeun Kim, Jefferson Subala, Jiayu Huang, Jinsil Lee, Julie Becker, Lam Tsz Yan, Layla Li, Libby Kardontchik, Louis-Philippe Bonin, Mary Fong, Melinda Soós-Kirnyák, Mr. George (Ks Tang), Mr. Thaweesak Akarawong, Nancy Peng, Nazikgul Zhanazharova, Primoz Parovel, Purin Khum-Orn, Sarah Shapiro, Tsatsral Odonkhuu, Yoojung Kim.
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to teaching have played a vital role in nurturing the musical growth and artistic development of their students. We are deeply grateful for their continued support, mentorship, and the inspiration they provide to the next generation of musicians.
Alex Ashworth, Ana Maria Eckstein, Andrew Westerhaus, Angeline Kwok, Beatrice Long, Bobeica Liliana, Caleb Joe Baffoe, Cecilia Chu, David Cheng, David Lonkevich, Donna Weng Friedman, Gayane Simonyan, Harvey Pittel, Jaeun Kim, Jefferson Subala, Jiayu Huang, Jinsil Lee, Julie Becker, Lam Tsz Yan, Layla Li, Libby Kardontchik, Louis-Philippe Bonin, Mary Fong, Melinda Soós-Kirnyák, Mr. George (Ks Tang), Mr. Thaweesak Akarawong, Nancy Peng, Nazikgul Zhanazharova, Primoz Parovel, Purin Khum-Orn, Sarah Shapiro, Tsatsral Odonkhuu, Yoojung Kim.
Their dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to teaching have played a vital role in nurturing the musical growth and artistic development of their students. We are deeply grateful for their continued support, mentorship, and the inspiration they provide to the next generation of musicians.
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Winners to be featured on Spotify, Youtube Music, Apple Music & other Music Streaming Platforms. * Alicia Kim (Flute) USA * Sathvik Subramanian (Piano) USA * Darapapas Micah Tuvanimitgul (Voice) Thailand ** Scholarship and masterclass winners will be notified individually via email. |
* Winners can expect to receive a personalized email with all the necessary details approximately 2 to 3 weeks after the results have been announced.
2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition - Motivation Award
* Yuma Hisada (USA) - Gold Medal
* Vir Bedi Kaushal (India) - Bronze Medal
* Yuma Hisada (USA) - Gold Medal
* Vir Bedi Kaushal (India) - Bronze Medal
2026 Euro Elite Invitation for special video interview
* Alicia Kim (Flute) USA
* Sathvik Subramanian (Piano) USA
* Darapapas Micah Tuvanimitgul (Voice) Thailand
* Zephan Subala (Drums) USA
* Alicia Kim (Flute) USA
* Sathvik Subramanian (Piano) USA
* Darapapas Micah Tuvanimitgul (Voice) Thailand
* Zephan Subala (Drums) USA
* All winners will be contacted via email with further information by end of March.
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The names of all finalists and their teachers in the 2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition will be showcased across various international news networks and media outlets.
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** VERY IMPORTANT : APPLY FOR 2026 Euro Elite International Music Competition CERTIFICATES AND MEDALS APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12 April 2026 |
2026 Euro Elite Online Top Winners' Concert
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Sathvik Subramanian - Youth Category - Piano - 99% - Absolute Platinum Medalist - USA
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Alicia Kim - Youth Category - Flute - 98% - Absolute Platinum Medalist - USA
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Darapapas Micah Tuvanimitgul - Junior Category - Musical Theatre - 96.5% - Platinum Medalist - Thailand
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Zephan Subala - Collegiate Category - Drums - 96% - Platinum Medalist - USA
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Heidi Robichaud - Collegiate Category - Saxophone - 95% - Platinum Medalist - Canada
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Doris Lu - Youth Category - Violin - 95% - Platinum Medalist - USA
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Don & Dol Decharin - Youth Category - Ranad Duo - 95% - Platinum Medalists - Thailand
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Julia Gentry - Youth Category - Piano - 95% - Gold Medalist - USA
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Hao Hsiang Hsu - Junior Category - Accordion - 94% - Top Gold Medalist - Taiwan
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Vir Bedi Kaushal - Youth Category - Alto Saxophone - 94% - Top Gold Medalist - India
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James Hoveland - Collegiate - Composition - 94% - Top Gold Medalist - USA
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Rachael Simone Best-Babayeju - Professional Category - Voice - 94% - Top Gold Medalist - United Kingdom
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Jinwen Shao - Professional Category - Piano - 94% - Top Gold Medalist - China
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James Harris & Pat Villaceran - Professional Category - Composition - 94%. - top Gold Medalists - United Kingdom
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Laura Ansaldi - Professional Category - Voice - 94% - Top Gold Medalist - Switzerland
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Euro Elite International Music Competition proudly celebrates its outstanding 2026 Winners and Finalists.
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Biographies of Award Recipients (COMING SOON!)
We warmly invite each of our esteemed finalists to share their concert portrait and biography with us. It would be our pleasure to showcase these on our website, highlighting your remarkable achievements and successes.
Kindly submit a high-resolution portrait along with your biography, succinctly captured in less than 200 words, via email. This gesture allows us to celebrate your journey and share your story with our audience.
Please send your materials to the following email address: [email protected]
Winners' Biographies (More to come!)
Sathvik Sabramanian - Piano - Youth Category - Absolute Platinum Medalist - USA
Sathvik Subramanian (United States) is a junior at Newark Academy, a musician active in classical piano, jazz piano, and violin, recognized for musical maturity and strong collaborative instincts. He began piano study at age 4 and currently studies with Beatrice Long (Brooklyn College, CUNY). Sathvik has performed at Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital Hall and Zankel Hall), Lincoln Center, Baruch Performing Arts Center, and internationally in Poland at the Academy of
Art in Szczecin (Sala Koncertowa). His training spans multiple traditions, including Indian classical violin, culminating in an Āraṅgētṟam (formal debut recital) after nine years of study. He earned a Distinction on the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 8 Piano Exam at age 10. He has also conducted the orchestra at the New Jersey Intergenerational Orchestra. Sathvik has won many prestigious awards including National League of Performing
Arts,New Jersey Music Teachers Association, National Federation of Music Clubs, IMPACT Hall of Fame Competition,Music Educators Association of New Jersey Scholarship, Federation of Music Clubs of New Jersey, Sound Espressivo International,Ivy Young Musicians International, and Crescendo International.
Zephan Audrich Hanz Subala - Drums - Collegiate Category - Platinum Medalist - USA
Zephan Audrich Hanz Subala, born in 2008, began his musical journey by the age of 2 when he first started playing the drums. He’s traveled the world, having lived in three different countries, Philippines, Taiwan, and the United States of America, wherein he was exposed to new experiences in his drumming journey.
Throughout his life, he’s entered and won multiple drumming competitions in the Philippines, wherein he mostly performed progressive rock. Eventually, he took interest in fusion jazz in Taiwan after encountering a far more skilled drummer despite being the same age. After entering two competitions and placing second and third place, he’s since diligently practiced, improved his technique, and learned different styles of jazz. After moving to the United States, he played for his high school jazz band from 2024-2025 and won an award for demonstrating outstanding musicality and compatibility with the band. Outside of school, he is also a drummer of different bands in the Church he goes to, and continues to perform during live events. In 2026 he got hold of the Platinum Medalist prize in the Euro Elite International Competition.
Throughout his long journey of drumming he’d developed, and continues to do so, as a musician.
Hsu Hao Hsiang - Accordion - Junior Category - Gold Medalist - Taiwan
Hsu Hao Hsiang, born in 2015 in Taiwan, began studying the accordion at the age of three under the guidance of Professor Primoz Parovel. Alongside his regular lessons, he has taken part in winter and summer music camps organized by Lamusic Music Center, where he has further developed his musical abilities and artistic curiosity.
Despite his young age, he has already received significant international recognition. In 2024, he was awarded the Bronze Prize at the Quebec Music Competition International. In 2025, he achieved remarkable success by winning First Prize at both the Excellence Music Open Competition of Taiwan and the Excellence International Music Open Competition, as well as receiving the Platinum Prize at the Canadian International Music Competition. In 2026, he was awarded the Gold Award at the Euro Elite International Music Competition.
In January 2026, Hsu Hao Hsiang performed at the Winners’ Concert of the Excellence International Music Open Competition in the Schubertsaal of the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna, marking an important milestone in his early performing career.
With his discipline, curiosity, and natural musicality, Hsu Hao Hsiang represents a promising new generation of accordionists, steadily building his artistic path on both national and international stages.
Hsu Hao Hsiang - Accordion - Junior Category - Gold Medalist - Taiwan
Hsu Hao Hsiang, born in 2015 in Taiwan, began studying the accordion at the age of three under the guidance of Professor Primoz Parovel. Alongside his regular lessons, he has taken part in winter and summer music camps organized by Lamusic Music Center, where he has further developed his musical abilities and artistic curiosity.
Despite his young age, he has already received significant international recognition. In 2024, he was awarded the Bronze Prize at the Quebec Music Competition International. In 2025, he achieved remarkable success by winning First Prize at both the Excellence Music Open Competition of Taiwan and the Excellence International Music Open Competition, as well as receiving the Platinum Prize at the Canadian International Music Competition. In 2026, he was awarded the Gold Award at the Euro Elite International Music Competition.
In January 2026, Hsu Hao Hsiang performed at the Winners’ Concert of the Excellence International Music Open Competition in the Schubertsaal of the Wiener Konzerthaus in Vienna, marking an important milestone in his early performing career.
With his discipline, curiosity, and natural musicality, Hsu Hao Hsiang represents a promising new generation of accordionists, steadily building his artistic path on both national and international stages.
Nguyễn Hồng Hải - Composition - Professional Category - Silver & Gold Medalist - Vietnam
Born in Ha Noi, Viet Nam, in 1969, I am a fine art painter, specializing in oil and lacquer painting. My lifelong passion for music—specifically the energy of classical, rock and metal was discovered through my English literature studies—eventually led me to a new creative path.
I started self-learning guitar, piano, violin and drum just three years ago on various websites but haven’t have much time for practice.
Since 2023, I have dedicated myself to the study of music theory and composition. Five of my compositions have entered the UK Songwriting Contest (2023 and 2025) and earned prestigious 4-star and 5-star ratings. Two of my compositions have won Gold and Silver Medals in Open Category in the 2025 – 2026 Canadian International Music Competition.
My creative process is deeply emotional and personal. I typically writes my lyrics in English before developing the melodies on the piano and guitar. I will do my best to refine my skills as a multi-instrumentalist in piano, guitar, violin, and drums, and right now my primary focus remains on the art of classical-oriented rock songwriting.
With the utmost desire of a music lover and composer, I strives to improve my technical performance and composition skills every day with a fine artist’s heart.