Violist Wins ArsClassica International Strings Competition

We are pleased to announce the Prize Winners of the 3rd edition of the ArsClassica International Competition Strings 2025:

Emad Zolfaghari (21) - viola @wmadzolfaghari
🥇 1st ArsClassica Prize
🎶 Audience Prize
🎵 Giulio Carpano Prize by @oropamusicfestival
🎻 Menanteau Prize by @romaliuteria

 

Winners Announced at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition

Violist Emad Zolfaghari won first prize in this year's competition

The 17th Primrose International Viola Competition, presented by The Colburn School and the American Viola Society, recently came to a close at Colburn School’s Zipper Hall. Featuring the world's best and most promising young violists, all live rounds are now available for playback on The Violin Channel.

Canadian Emad Zolfaghari has been named the first-prize winner and will receive $15,000. Emad will also receive an invitation to perform at the 2026 American Viola Society Festival and an invitation to the semi-finals of the Concert Artists Guild Competition. He also won the Audience Prize after members of the audience voted for their favorite competitor in the Final Round.