Dmitry Berlinsky Professor of Violin at Michigan State University Choosing the right repertoire is one of the most important aspects of preparing for a competition. It should be a

  Open to international violinists 26 years of age and younger, the first prize winner will receive €5,000. The 2021 semi-finalists are: Johnny Van Gend (Australia) Kim

  The second prize was awarded to 16-year-old Nurie Chung from South Korea and joint third prizes were awarded to 22-year-old Lara Boschkor from Germany and

  For year's final round, at the Carlo Felice Theatre, in Geneo, Italy each of the six finalists will perform Paganini’s 1st Violin Concerto in D