Classical Music NetworkCompetition
Where talent becomes international recognition.
A global online competition for instrumentalists, singers, chamber groups, conductors and composers — judged anonymously, promoted internationally.
Summer Edition 2026
International Online Classical Music Competition
Classical Music Network Competition is organized through seasonal online sessions held throughout the year.
Each session offers musicians the opportunity to participate in an international online competition platform focused on artistic excellence, professional presentation and digital visibility within the classical music community.
The current edition corresponds to the Summer Edition 2026.
All categories are currently open for the Summer Edition 2026.
- Participants may apply to multiple categories.
- Each submitted work requires an independent application.
- All categories remain open during the current session.
- Summer Session
- Autumn Session
- Winter Session
Award Winners
Classical Music Network is delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 International Music Competition.
Following a comprehensive artistic evaluation by the competition jury, the following musicians have been selected in recognition of their outstanding musical excellence, artistry, and performance.
We extend our sincere congratulations to all award recipients and look forward to welcoming musicians from around the world in future editions of the competition.
Iwona Chruślicka
- ◆Ignacy Jan Paderewski — "Nad wodą wielką i czystą"
- ◆Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — "In uomini, in soldati" (Così fan tutte)
Iwona Chruślicka is a Polish soprano born on 30 August 1998 in Nowy Sącz.
She graduated from the Fryderyk Chopin State Primary and Secondary Music School in Nowy Sącz, where she studied under Dr. Renata Jonakowska-Olszowska.
She later completed her vocal studies at the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice under Halina Skubis-Kalemba.
Throughout her artistic development she has refined her vocal technique with distinguished teachers and has collaborated with numerous wind and symphony orchestras both in Poland and internationally.
Among her achievements is the Grand Prix at the II International Viennes Spring Music Competition (2022).
From 2021 to 2026 she served as soprano soloist with the Representative Orchestra of the Polish Border Guard.
Her international appearances include NATO Days Ostrava, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Expo 2025 Osaka.
Since 2026 she has been a soprano soloist with the Princesses Orchestra.
Viaan Ghorpade
- ◆Ludwig van Beethoven — Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 2
- ◆"Moonlight Sonata" — Third Movement
Viaan Ghorpade is a young pianist based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, known for his expressive musicality and versatility across classical, contemporary and orchestral repertoire.
He began studying music at an early age and has built a strong artistic foundation in both piano performance and musicianship.
Viaan achieved ABRSM Grade 8 Piano with Merit and is currently pursuing advanced classical piano studies.
He also completed Trinity College London Grade 8 Drums with Merit, demonstrating exceptional rhythmic versatility.
His repertoire spans Baroque, Classical and Romantic masterpieces together with contemporary works and orchestral arrangements.
He has appeared on numerous prestigious stages and has represented both his school and music institutions in competitions and public performances throughout the United Arab Emirates.
Through discipline, curiosity and a genuine passion for music, Viaan continues to develop as an emerging young artist with a promising future.
Welcome toClassical Music Network.
Classical Music Network is an international online classical music competition created to celebrate artistic excellence, musical dedication and the next generation of outstanding performers, conductors and composers from around the world.
Our mission is to provide musicians with a prestigious and carefully curated platform where talent can be presented with professionalism, elegance and international visibility. More than a competition, Classical Music Network is a global promotional network designed to connect artists with a highly specialized classical music audience formed by musicians, conservatory students, professors, orchestras, festivals, promoters and audition communities.
We believe that exceptional artistry deserves meaningful exposure. For this reason, First Prize winners receive professional promotion through a large international network of 44 Instagram accounts exclusively dedicated to classical music content.
"Whether you are an emerging young artist or an established professional musician, Classical Music Network offers an elegant artistic environment where your work and dedication can be recognized internationally."
At Classical Music Network, we deeply value the professional image and artistic identity of every participant. Every aspect of the competition has been designed to reflect elegance, seriousness, artistic respect and international professional standards.
Twenty disciplines.One stage.
Piano
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Voice
Conducting
Composition
Chamber Music
Woodwind
Brass
String Instruments
Guitar
Percussion
Contemporary Music
World Music
Improvisation
Amateur Performance
Film & Game Music Performance
Jazz Performance
From prodigy to maestro.
There is no maximum age limit for participation. Prizes are awarded within each age division, ensuring fair recognition for musicians at every stage of their career.
The participant's age category is determined according to their age on July 20, 2026.
Honors of distinction.
Best Contemporary Composition
Celebrating original voices shaping the music of our time.
Young Composer Award
Reserved for emerging composers up to 21 years of age.
Awarded to participants performing works by these masters.
Recognition thatresonates worldwide.
- ◆Professional promotion across all 44 Instagram partner accounts
- ◆Featured Instagram reel publication
- ◆International artistic visibility
- ◆Exposure to promoters, festivals & professional musicians
- ◆Digital diploma delivered by email
- ◆Official mention in the final published results
- ◆Digital diploma delivered by email
- ◆Official mention in the final published results
- ◆Digital diploma delivered by email
Only First Prize winners receive promotional exposure across the Instagram network. Second and Third Prize winners appear exclusively within the official competition results publication. All diplomas are sent electronically to the same email address used during registration.
Instagram promotional publications for First Prize winners begin starting from the week following the delivery of the e-diploma by email.
An anonymous,incorruptible jury.
All performances are evaluated anonymously to prevent external interference or influence in final decisions. Each criterion is judged on a scale from 0 to 10 by our professional artistic evaluation system.
"The final score will remain confidential and will not be publicly disclosed, as it belongs to the internal evaluation system of the competition."
Technique
0 — 10Precision, command, and mastery of the instrument or voice.
Musicality
0 — 10Interpretation, phrasing, emotional depth and artistic intent.
Artistic Presentation
0 — 10Stage presence, communication, and the totality of the performance.
One work. One application.
Participants entering multiple categories or submitting multiple works must pay additional applications separately.
Each work requires an independent application.
Purity of performance.
Videos must be uploaded publicly on YouTube
Maximum duration: 10 minutes
The participant's face, hands and body must remain visible within the same frame
Different camera angles are allowed
No sound cuts are permitted
Videos must preserve uninterrupted audio continuity
Works must be performed complete
Single movements from sonatas and concertos are accepted.
If a participant submits a private or non-public YouTube video, it will be understood that the participant does not wish to authorize promotional publication of the video across the Classical Music Network Instagram accounts.
A framework ofintegrity.
Classical Music Network is committed to maintaining a professional, elegant and internationally respected artistic platform that values both musical excellence and the professional image of its participants.
By submitting an application, participants fully accept all rules, conditions and organizational decisions established by Classical Music Network.
There is no maximum age limit for participation. The competition is open to musicians of all ages.
The participant's age category is determined according to their age on July 20, 2026.
Jury decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
The organization reserves the right to reject incomplete or technically inadequate applications.
Participants are responsible for the accuracy of submitted information.
Videos that do not comply with the official requirements may be disqualified.
Application fees are non-refundable.
Private YouTube videos imply non-authorization for Instagram promotional publication.
Instagram promotional publications for First Prize winners begin starting from the week following the delivery of the e-diploma by email.
Participants may perform with sheet music if desired, although performances by memory will be positively valued by the jury.
The organization reserves the right to make organizational adjustments when necessary.
Begin your ascent.
Complete the application below to enter the competition.
44 accounts.A specialized audience.
A powerful international Instagram network focused entirely on classical music promotion — reaching a highly specialized audience genuinely connected to the classical music world.
Click any account to explore our partner ecosystem on Instagram.
Answers, with clarity.
Yes. All submissions must be public YouTube links — this is the only format accepted.
Yes. There are no in-person rounds. Every participant competes from their own location.
Absolutely. Conducting is one of our twenty official categories.
Yes. Composers may submit through the Composition or Contemporary Music categories.
Yes — each work requires an independent application and a separate €90 entry fee.
Yes. The competition is open to musicians from every country, with no exceptions.
No. The final score remains confidential, belonging to the internal evaluation system of the competition.
Yes. Individual movements from sonatas and concertos are permitted as an exception to the complete-work rule.
Write to the Network.
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