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A collection of laureate features, competition results, and new competition announcements from Universal Maestro Society.

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Composition Becomes a Conversation Between People

Michalis Sourvinos · Greece

For Greek guitarist and composer Michalis Sourvinos, music is an ongoing exploration of how far an instrument can go expressively while technique serves the heart of the musical idea.

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Michalis Sourvinos — Composition Becomes a Conversation Between People
Latest Interviews

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Logan Yi Heng Chan — Orchestral Colour at the Fingertips
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Orchestral Colour at the Fingertips

Logan Yi Heng ChanAustralia
Leonardo Coral — Expressing Myself Through Music as a Human Being
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Expressing Myself Through Music as a Human Being

Leonardo CoralMexico
Mark Andrist — Writing for the Natural Countertenor Voice
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Writing for the Natural Countertenor Voice

Mark AndristUSA
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Results Announcement

Results — Colors of Chopin International Piano Competition — 5/2026

11 laureates recognized in Colors of Chopin International Piano Competition — 5/2026, representing 7 countries.

  • Portrait of David Ruiz Gil
    David Ruiz Gil
  • Portrait of Hiram Gabriel Reátegui López
    Hiram Gabriel Reátegui López
  • Portrait of Ashot Manaseryan
    Ashot Manaseryan
  • Portrait of Carlos Coleto
    Carlos Coleto
  • Portrait of Deedeh Rouhani
    Deedeh Rouhani
  • Portrait of Emily Phan
    Emily Phan
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October 30, 2026Read →
Orchestral Colour at the Fingertips
Interview

Orchestral Colour at the Fingertips

For Australian pianist and conductor Logan Yi Heng Chan, music thrives on human connection—from coaxing orchestral colours from the keyboard to leading ensembles on the podium.

Logan Yi Heng Chan
October 24, 2026Read →
New Competition Announcement

Applications Open — Liszt International Piano Competition Online — 4/2026

Liszt International Piano Competition Online — 4/2026 is open for online submissions — Piano · Piano Duo · All Ages. Deadline November 1, 2026.

Deadline November 1, 2026Read →
Results Announcement

Results — Classical Music Stars — 4/2026

29 laureates recognized in Classical Music Stars — 4/2026, representing 22 countries.

  • Portrait of Davit Hakobyan
    Davit Hakobyan
  • Portrait of Ruoyang Wang
    Ruoyang Wang
  • Portrait of Solomiia Manokina
    Solomiia Manokina
  • Portrait of Addi Corpus Ramírez
    Addi Corpus Ramírez
  • Portrait of Aki Higuchi
    Aki Higuchi
  • Portrait of Hunter Woods
    Hunter Woods
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October 25, 2026Read →
New Competition Announcement

Applications Open — String Competition Online — 6/2026

String Competition Online — 6/2026 is open for online submissions — Strings · Ensembles · All Ages. Deadline November 7, 2026.

Deadline November 7, 2026Read →
Expressing Myself Through Music as a Human Being
Interview

Expressing Myself Through Music as a Human Being

For Mexican composer Leonardo Coral, decades of creative work have brought clarity and conciseness to writing across forms ranging from chamber music to large orchestral works.

Leonardo Coral
October 19, 2026Read →
Results Announcement

Results — Piano Competition Online — 5/2026

19 laureates recognized in Piano Competition Online — 5/2026, representing 13 countries.

  • Portrait of Abaza Piano Duo
    Abaza Piano Duo
  • Portrait of Hunter Woods
    Hunter Woods
  • Portrait of Fuka Hashimoto
    Fuka Hashimoto
  • Portrait of Inui Sumire
    Inui Sumire
  • Portrait of Jinshuo Zhang
    Jinshuo Zhang
  • Portrait of Piano duo Ana Mihaljevic & Dejan Krivokapic
    Piano duo Ana Mihaljevic & Dejan Krivokapic
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October 16, 2026Read →
Writing for the Natural Countertenor Voice
Interview

Writing for the Natural Countertenor Voice

For American composer Mark Andrist, creating works for the countertenor voice grew out of his own vocal frustrations and a desire to capture the playful spirit of Mozart.

Mark Andrist
October 16, 2026Read →
New Competition Announcement

Applications Open — Fenix Award International Music Competition — 4/2026

Fenix Award International Music Competition — 4/2026 is open for online submissions — All Musicians · All Ages. Deadline November 10, 2026.

Deadline November 10, 2026Read →
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