2025 VIENNA VIRTUOSO MUSIC COMPETITION
Congratulations to all winners of 8th Vienna Virtuoso Music Competition!
YOUNG MUSICIAN CATEGORY (8 Years Old and Younger)
JUDGES' BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
Born in 2017, Charlotte began learning piano at the age of six.
She has won numerous prizes in piano competitions in Singapore and overseas, the most recent being the Steinway Youth Piano Competition 2025 organized by Steinway Singapore.
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Charlotte Chew Hui En, Piano JUDGES’ BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD | 8 | Singapore |
| Naphat Chalokepunrat, Piano | 8 | Thailand |
| Goh Ya Xuan Gabrielle, Violin | 8 | Singapore |
| Theodore Wong Ren Hong, Piano | 8 | Singapore |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Laura Ng Yuan, Cello | 8 | Singapore |
| Teo Yu En Megan, Cello | 8 | Singapore |
| Kirsten Lee Jing Xuan, Violin | 8 | Singapore |
| Mikaela HuiEn Yong, Piano | 8 | Singapore |
| Tan Yunna, Piano | 6 | Malaysia |
| Calista Sophie Tan, Violin | 8 | Singapore |
| Di Menza Alina, Piano | 8 | Singapore |
| Calista Sophie Tan, Piano | 8 | Singapore |
| THIRD PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Sera Sophia Ow, Violin | 8 | Singapore |
| Clarisse Estelle Tan, Piano | 6 | Singapore |
| HONORABLE MENTION | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Thaddeus Wong Ren Xi, Piano | 6 | Singapore |
| Clarisse Estelle Tan, Violin | 6 | Singapore |
| Matthew Lim Zhi Cheng, Piano | 8 | Singapore |
| Grace Lee, Piano | 7 | Singapore |
| Kiyo Nai Yu-Xuan, Piano | 8 | Taiwan |
JUNIOR CATEGORY (9 - 12 Years Old)
JUDGES' BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
Anna is a twelve-year-old Czech pianist with international accolades, laureate of 15+ international competitions across 9 countries. She is a student at Tiziano Rossetti International Music Academy under Prof. Maria Narodytska.
Anna’s musical lineage traces back to her great-great-grandfather, the esteemed Czech composer, Josef Bartos. Demonstrating remarkable musical aptitude from a young age while playing piano with her grandmother, Anna’s path in music was clearly charted early on.
In 2023, Anna was selected for the prestigious MenART scholarship program in the Czech Republic. Anna’s participation in MenArt culminated in a performance at the Prague Spring International Music Festival in 2024.
Anna’s musical lineage traces back to her great-great-grandfather, the esteemed Czech composer, Josef Bartos. Demonstrating remarkable musical aptitude from a young age while playing piano with her grandmother, Anna’s path in music was clearly charted early on.
In 2023, Anna was selected for the prestigious MenART scholarship program in the Czech Republic. Anna’s participation in MenArt culminated in a performance at the Prague Spring International Music Festival in 2024.
Grace has been playing the cello since she was six years old. Her musical journey began when she curiously peered through a shop window displaying a finely crafted cello, and she knew then what she wanted to devote herself to. Through the guidance of Ms. Natasha Liu, Grace is discovering the joys of channelling her emotions into her music. Grace has since won several awards, including the Singapore Raffles International Music Festival 2024 Gold (Under 10), Cheer Taiwan International Music Competition 2025 First Place (10-11 years) London Young Musician, Musician of the Year 2025, Grand First Prize (10 and under).
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Anna Smerdova, Piano JUDGES’ BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD | 12 | Czech Republic |
| Grace Joy Chee Jing, Cello JUDGES’ BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD | 10 | Singapore |
| Elisa Grace Remondini, Piano | 9 | Switzerland |
| Jeanette Abigail Nava Toh Chin-Lok, Piano | 10 | Singapore |
| Charlotte Ong, Violin | 10 | Singapore |
| Pavida Thiamchivasin, Harp | 12 | Thailand |
| Tan Hong Jya, Piano | 9 | Malaysia |
| Di Menza Alistair, Piano | 12 | Singapore |
| Siriphaka Kojonroj, Baritone Saxophone | 13 | Thailand |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Sirilada Kojonroj, Alto Saxophone | 13 | Thailand |
| Ekaterina Slavina, Vocal | 11 | Singapore |
| Julian Wong Ling Hui, Piano | 11 | Singapore |
| Wanichpol Hattagam, Violin | 9 | Thailand |
| Di Menza Andreas, Piano | 10 | Singapore |
| Alesa Wong En Ting, Violin | 11 | Singapore |
| THIRD PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Kristen Chu, Cello | 11 | Singapore |
| Isabel Chua Yi Shan, Piano | 11 | Singapore |
| Siew Hoon Yeo, Piano | 10 | Singapore |
| Lee En Xin Chloe, Piano | 10 | Singapore |
| Lee Chaerin, Violin | 12 | South Korea |
| Song Yunze, Flute | 10 | Singapore |
| HONORABLE MENTION | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Joshua Jayden Toh, Violin | 11 | Singapore |
| Celine Tan Li Ying, Piano | 12 | Singapore |
| Timothy Lim Jun Xuan, Vocal | 9 | Malaysia |
INTERMEDIATE CATEGORY (13 – 15 Years Old)
JUDGES' BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
Under Professor Ethan Dong’s guidance since age nine, Everett has earned recognition from renowned musicians including Professors Boris Berman, William Grant Naboré, and Prof. Robert McDonald. At fourteen, he has performed at Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, and the Nixon Library, winning over 50 international competitions. He has appeared as soloist with orchestras including the Pacific Symphony, San Diego Symphony and Glendale Youth Orchestra. Everett not only holds Special Congress recognitions but also a distinguished position as the sole Junior Piano Soloist appointed Unted Nations. Beyond music, Everett leads the Opus Music Foundation, and passionate about Social Entrepreneurship.
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Everett C. Leigh, Piano JUDGES’ BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD |
15 | USA |
| Cho, Chloe Yik Chi, Vocal | 15 | Hong Kong |
| Naphitchaya Sae-Jew, Harp | 14 | Thailand |
| Leeel Kwak, Violin | 14 | South Korea |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Kim Min So, Violin | 14 | South Korea |
| Lee Cheuk Yin Koen, Violin | 14 | Hong Kong |
| THIRD PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Chloe Celinsa Wilian, Piano | 14 | Indonesia |
| Isabelle Lee Jia Xin, Piano | 13 | Singapore |
| Chloe Leo, Violin | 14 | Singapore |
| Soma Yamazaki Subramanian, Violin | 14 | Japan |
| HONORABLE MENTION | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Khloe Xie Rui Qi, Violin | 13 | Singapore |
| Atonia Tse, Piano | 14 | Malaysia |
| Zhang Xiaoxing, Flute | 13 | China |
ADVANCED CATEGORY (16 – 18 Years Old)
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Ann Tinghe Cao, Violin | 16 | Australia |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Brian Chan Kai Jun, Piano | 16 | Malaysia |
| Ang Yu Xi Sophie, Piano | 18 | Singapore |
| Madison Cheah-Swift, Violin | 17 | Singapore |
| THIRD PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Cristina Tay, Cello | 16 | China |
| Yi Xiaoming, Piano | 16 | Malaysia |
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY (19 – 35 Years Old)
JUDGES' BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
Born in 1993, he graduated with honors in Piano (Bachelor’s and Master’s) and in Composition from the “Cherubini” Conservatory in Florence. He attended masterclasses with distinguished musicians and performed in prestigious events such as the Vatican Museums, the Estate Fiesolana (Teatro Romano di Fiesole), and the MusArt Festival, where he played with the Orchestra della Toscana (ORT). He received first and second prizes in national and international competitions, both as a soloist and in chamber ensembles. He worked in China as a piano teacher, trainer, and arranger, and collaborated in Italy as a répétiteur in operatic productions.
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Marco Maggi, Piano JUDGES’ BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD | 32 | Italy |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Aleeza Dana Sy, Vocal | 28 | Philippines |
| Yang Shih-Han, Piano | 23 | Taiwan |
ROMANTIC PERIOD CATEGORY (25 Years Old and Younger)
JUDGES' BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Grace Joy Chee Jing, Cello | 10 | Singapore |
| Lexi Eugenie Hadirahardjo, Cello | 9 | Singapore |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Li Xiaojia, Violin | 12 | China |
CONCERTO COMPETITION CATEGORY (25 Years Old and Younger)
JUDGES' BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Iren Nikolaeva Gancheva, Piano | 12 | Bulgium |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Lauren Low Li Jun Anne, Piano | 14 | Singapore |
| THIRD PLACE WINNERS | ||
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | AGE | COUNTRY |
| Chris Li, Violin | 12 | USA |
CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP A CATEGORY (12 Years Old and Younger)
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | |
| GROUP NAME | COUNTRY |
| WONDER TRIPLETS – Saxophones Trio Sirilada Kojonroj, Sirakarn Kojonroj, Siriphaka Kojonroj | Thailand |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | |
| GROUP NAME | COUNTRY |
| LOVELLE & ARISSA – Piano Violin Duet Yap Yu Xuan Lovelle, Yap Xin Ying Arissa | Singapore |
| THIRD PLACE WINNERS | |
| NAME, INSTRUMENT | COUNTRY |
| HAPPY TRIO – Piano Trio Joanna Soh, Bryan Tee, Vicky Chin | Malaysia |
| 2CUTE – Piano Duet Cassandra Lim, Andrea Lim | Singapore |
CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP B CATEGORY (13 – 18 Years Old)
| FIRST PLACE WINNERS | |
| GROUP NAME | COUNTRY |
| DUO AARHUS – Violin Piano Duet Miyabi Tomioka, Emil Dalgaard JUDGES’ BEST PERFORMANCE AWARD | Denmark |
| SECOND PLACE WINNERS | |
| GROUP NAME | COUNTRY |
| VR DUO – Violin Duet Vincent Lam, Ryan Wong | Hong Kong |
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PRIZE WINNERS!
Certificate and jury’s comment sheet will be emailed to our participants in one week’s time. More information will be announced for Masterclass and Gala Concert in December soon.
Congratulations to all prize winners and keep the music making! ❤️
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞
Congratulations to all prize winners and keep the music making! ❤️
𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐨𝐬𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥
𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞