Serbian Robert Lakatos Awarded 1st at Sarasate Violin Competition

24 year old Serbian violinist Robert Lakatos has been awarded 1st prize at the 2015 Sarasate International Violin Competition, in Pamplona, Spain.

A graduate of the Zurich University of the Arts, Robert is a former 1st prize winner at the Mary Smart Concerto Competition, in New York.

He will receive €20,000 (US $22,000) and a number of important European solo engagements.

Second prize of €10,000 (US $11,000) was awarded to 17 year old Angela Wee, from the United States.