Results of the Competition
Special prizes announced
In addition to the main prizes awarded at the Grand Finale of the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition, a host of exceptional Special Prizes were also presented — celebrating the remarkable artistry, individuality, and promise demonstrated by each of the 12 finalists who earned their place on the Dubai stage. These unique awards, generously offered by both the organising committee and our distinguished jury panel, serve not only as a token of recognition but also as a powerful affirmation of the competition’s commitment to nurturing talent beyond rankings alone. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 25 esteemed jurors whose generosity, and unwavering dedication to the classical arts made these prizes possible. Their willingness to personally offer concert engagements, mentoring opportunities, and career-shaping accolades underscores the profound spirit of support and community that defines Classic Violin Olympus!

Boris Brovtsyn

Gisèle
Ben-Dor
Ben-Dor
$4,000 from the Ben-Dor Music Discovery Project Foundation.

Tigran
Mikaelyan
Mikaelyan
Concert with Neue Philharmonie Hamburg (2025/26 or 2026/27 Season).

Pavel
Vernikov
Vernikov
Concert at the Sion Festival.

Karisa Chiu

Epifanio
Comis
Comis
Concert with
Associazione Musicale ETNEA, Catania.
Associazione Musicale ETNEA, Catania.

Elli Choi

Epifanio
Comis
Comis
Concert at Festival Magie Barocche, Catania.

Dražen
Domjanić
Domjanić
Solo recital with piano at the new HagenHaus Konzerthall, Liechtenstein (2026 or 2027) – Kulmag Culture Management LTD.

Marios
Papadopoulos
Papadopoulos
Performance of Czardas (2-violin arrangement) with the OPO String Ensemble at Buckingham Palace Gala (May 15, 2025).

Sergey
Smbatyan
Smbatyan
Concert with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra.

Yuki Hirano

Dražen
Domjanić
Domjanić
Concert with Liechtenstein Symphony Orchestra (Concerto No. 6 by A. Shor – 2027).
Participation in Academy of Music in Liechtenstein (Intensive Week / Concert / Symposium).
Participation in Academy of Music in Liechtenstein (Intensive Week / Concert / Symposium).

Umberto
Fanni
Fanni
Concert at
Royal Opera House Muscat.
Royal Opera House Muscat.

Konstantin
Ilievsky
Ilievsky
Soloist concert with the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra
(2025/26 Season).
(2025/26 Season).

Tigran
Mikaelyan
Mikaelyan
Concert with Neue Philharmonie Hamburg (2025/26 or 2026/27 Season).

Haik Kazazyan

Gisèle
Ben-Dor
Ben-Dor
Concert with the Jerusalem Symphony (2026/27 Season).

Lucas Macías
Navarro
Navarro
Concert with Orquesta Ciudad de Granada.

Tigran
Mikaelyan
Mikaelyan
Concert with Neue Philharmonie Hamburg (2025/26 or 2026/27 Season).

Daye
Lin
Lin
Concert with Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra or Wuxi Symphony Orchestra (2026/27 or 2027/28 Season).

Jinzhu Li

Facundo
Agudin
Agudin
Soloist with Musique des Lumières and National Radio/TV Orchestra Tirana.

Vicente
Alberola
Alberola
Festival invitation in Valencia with Mahler Chamber Orchestra.

Gisèle
Ben-Dor
Ben-Dor
$4,000 from the Ben-Dor Music Discovery Project Foundation.

Epifanio
Comis
Comis
Concerts with Orchestra Teatro Bellini, Catania & Orchestra Dinoma e del Lazio.

Mischa
Damev
Damev
Concert at the September Musical Montreux-Vevey Festival (2026/27 Season).

Dražen
Domjanić
Domjanić
Participation in Academy of Music in Liechtenstein (Intensive Week / Concert / Symposium).

Umberto
Fanni
Fanni
Concert at
Royal Opera House Muscat.
Royal Opera House Muscat.

Daye
Lin
Lin
Concert with Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra or Wuxi Symphony Orchestra (2026/27 or 2027/28 Season).

Marios
Papadopoulos
Papadopoulos
Soloist with the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra (Future Season).

Ruifeng Lin

Daye
Lin
Lin
Concert with Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra or Wuxi Symphony Orchestra (2026/27 or 2027/28 Season).

Christoph
Poppen
Poppen
Performance at the Festival International de Música de Marvão, Portugal (2026).

Soyoung Yoon

Dražen
Domjanić
Domjanić
Solo recital with piano at the new HagenHaus Konzerthall, Liechtenstein (2026 or 2027) – Kulmag Culture Management LTD.

Jurek
Dybał
Dybał
Concert at the
Krzysztof Penderecki International Festival Level 320.
Krzysztof Penderecki International Festival Level 320.

Daye
Lin
Lin
Concert with Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra or Wuxi Symphony Orchestra (2026/27 or 2027/28 Season).

Sergey
Smbatyan
Smbatyan
Concert with the Armenian State Symphony Orchestra.