The Piccolo Violino Magico Competition in San Vito al Tagliamento has recently come to a close. The four finalists performed with the FVG Orchestra and Maestro Giancarlo Guarino.
The First prize went to 11-year-old Hyunsuk Ryu, who will receive a scholarship worth €5,000, and a violin made by contemporary Italian luthier Fabio Piagentini, valued at €9,000.
Second prize and €3,000 went to Baiyi Tao, while Third prize Ex Aequo was given to both Margaryta Pochebut and Yunduo Li, who will each get €1,500.
This year’s four finalists will also receive a personalized string workshop with Larsen Strings plus one year of string supplies.
The jury, with President Pavel Vernikov, includes Sophie Besancon, Anna-Liisa Bezrodny, Nazareno Carusi, Maja Jokanovic, Sunny Lee, and Yuan Tian.