Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists

13/06/2025

12/06/2025

Congratulations to all participants!
The 9th Edition of the Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists has come to an end.
There were many brilliant performances and talented violinists from all over the world!
The prizes were awarded to the participants by the President of the Jury, Professor Karen Aroutiounian, together with the distinguished members of the Jury.
Thank you all for your inspiration, music and high level of performance!
See you again at the 10th Edition of the Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinist in 2026.

12/06/2025

On June 7, we celebrated the Grand Gala Concert marking the closing of the 9th edition of the Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists!

The stage shone with this year’s brilliant laureates, whose performances moved and inspired the audience. A special highlight of the evening was the dazzling appearance of Jude Kimball Alexander, laureate of last year’s competition, whose artistry once again captivated everyone present.

Huge thanks to all participants, teachers, jury members, and our wonderful audience for making this event unforgettable. See you at the 10th anniversary edition!

08/06/2025

Dear friends, we are thrilled to announce the results of the Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists 2025!
Congratulations to all participants!🏆✨

1st Category

Grand Prix
Akihito Ikeda Japan

1st Prize
Ray Yamagata Japan

2nd Prize
Freya Chen USA

3rd Prize
Xu Xiaoya China

4th Prize
Ellie Liu USA

5th Prize
Kokona Fukusawa Japan

Diploma Finalists
Sofie Jin En Lee Singapore
Pengfan Chen China
Jing Yi Lee Malaysia
Leo Puertas Spain
Qiaoxi Xue China

2nd Category

Grand Prix
Albert Wei-Chen Chang Taiwan

1st prize
Yoojun Lee Singapore/South Korea

2nd Prize
Jacob Sun USA

2nd Prize
Wen Baixun China

3rd Prize
Zihan Tang China

Finalists Diploma

Ian Yan Australia
Ho Hei Wong China
Liu Xingyu China
Asher NG Singapore
Ziqinq Ma China
Zoe Shen Canada
Guo Youlin China

Special Prize “Promising Talent”
Ian Yan Australia

3rd Category

1st Prize
Not Awarded

2nd Prize
Nicholas Xilang Feng Australia

2nd Prize
Ma Panxi China

3rd Prize
Nikita Koller Swirtzeland/UK

3rd Prize
Sofija Vasecka Latvia

Finalists Diploma
Wei Yutong China
Lina Ahn South Korea

4th Category

1st Prize
Not Awarded

2nd Prize
Alexandre Arutyunyan Portugal

3rd Prize
Federico Nogarotto Italy

Finalists Diploma

Ji Young Jang South Korea
Martino Colombo Italy

08/06/2025

Dear friends, we are thrilled to announce the results of the Leonid Kogan International Competition for Young Violinists 2025!
Congratulations to all participants!🏆✨

1st Category

Grand Prix
Akihito Ikeda Japan

1st Prize
Ray Yamagata Japan

2nd Prize
Freya Chen USA

3rd Prize
Xu Xiaoya China

4th Prize
Ellie Liu USA

5th Prize
Kokona Fukusawa Japan

Diploma Finalists
Sofie Jin En Lee Singapore
Pengfan Chen China
Jing Yi Lee Malaysia
Leo Puertas Spain
Qiaoxi Xue China

2nd Category

Grand Prix
Albert Wei Chen Taiwan

1st prize
Yoojun Lee Singapore/South Korea

2nd Prize
Jacob Sun USA

2nd Prize
Wen Baixun China

3rd Prize
Zihan Tang China

Finalists Diploma

Ian Yan Australia
Ho Hei Wong China
Liu Xingyu China
Asher NG Singapore
Ziqinq Ma China
Zoe Shen Canada
Guo Youlin China

Special Prize “Promising Talent”
Ian Yan Australia

3rd Category

1st Prize
Not Awarded

2nd Prize
Nicholas Xilang Feng Australia

2nd Prize
Ma Panxi China

3rd Prize
Nikita Koller Swirtzeland/UK

3rd Prize
Sofija Vasecka Latvia

Finalists Diploma
Wei Yutong China
Lina Ahn South Korea

4th Category

1st Prize
Not Awarded

2nd Prize
Alexandre Arutyunyan Portugal

3rd Prize
Federico Nogarotto Italy

Finalists Diploma

Ji Young Jang South Korea
Martino Colombo Italy

06/06/2025

🎻 We are delighted to invite everyone to the Gala Concert of the Leonid Kogan International Competition! 🎶

Join us on Saturday, June 7 at 13:00 at the MIM Concert Hall for a festive celebration of music and achievement, featuring the brightest talents of this year’s competition.

The program includes:
✨ Announcement of the competition results in all categories
🎵 Brilliant performances by the laureates who impressed both the jury and the audience
🎻Performance by the fantastic winner of last year competition Jude Kimball Alexander.
This concert marks the official closing of the 9th competition — a celebration of talent, dedication, and music. Come support the participants, enjoy beautiful performances, and share this special moment with us!

📍 Venue: MIM Concert Hall
🗓 Date & Time: June 7, 13:00

🎟 Free entry — all are welcome!

06/06/2025

🎻 We are delighted to invite everyone to the Gala Concert of the Leonid Kogan International Competition! 🎶

Join us on Friday, June 7 at 13:00 at the MIM Concert Hall for a festive celebration of music and achievement, featuring the brightest talents of this year’s competition.

The program includes:
✨ Announcement of the competition results in all categories
🎵 Brilliant performances by the laureates who impressed both the jury and the audience

This concert marks the official closing of the 9th competition — a celebration of talent, dedication, and music. Come support the participants, enjoy beautiful performances, and share this special moment with us!

📍 Venue: MIM Concert Hall
🗓 Date & Time: June 7, 13:00

🎟 Free entry — all are welcome!

26/03/2025

Dear friends,

We are glad to announce the finalists of the 9th Leonid Kogan International Competition:


1st Category

Akihito Ikeda (Japan)

Pengfan Chen (China)

Ellie Liu (Usa)

Emilia Anastasjevic (Serbia)

Freya Chen (USA)

Jing Yi Lee (Malaysia)

Kokona Fukusawa (Japan)

Leo Puertas (Spain)

Ray Yamagata (Japan)

Qiaoxi Xue (China)

Sofie Jin En Lee (Singapore)

Xiaoya Xu (China)



2nd Category

Albert Wei Chen (Taiwan)

Acher NG (Singapore)

Guo Youlon (China)

Ho Hei Wong (China)

Ian Yan (Australia)

Jacob Sun (USA)

Liu Xingyu (China)

Yoojun Lee (Singapore/South Korea)

Zihan Tang (China)

Ziqinq Ma (China)

Zoe Shen (Canada)

Wen Baixun (China)



3rd Category

Lina Ahn (South Korea)

Ma Panxi (China)

Nicholas Xilang (Australia)

Nikita Koller (Switzerland/United Kingdom)

Sofija Vasecka (Latvia)

Wei Yutong (China)



4th Category

Alexandre Arutyunyan (Portugal)

Federico Nogarotto (Italy)

Sandra Hager ( Austria)

Ji Young Jang ( South Korea)

Martino Colombo ( Italy)

All mentioned above have well passed the first round and are going to participate in the final round of the competition from the 3th to the 7th of June 2024 in Brussels.


All participants who have qualified for the final round of the Leonid Kogan International competition 2025 will soon receive all information regarding their participation in the final round of the competition.

Every participant of the 1st and 2nd categories will receive a participation certificate.

Congratulations!

26/03/2025

Dear friends,

We are glad to announce the finalists of the 9th Leonid Kogan International Competition:


1st Category

Akihito Ikeda (Japan)

Pengfan Chen (China)

Ellie Liu (Usa)

Emilia Anastasjevic (Serbia)

Freya Chen (USA)

Jing Yi Lee (Malaysia)

Kokona Fukusawa (Japan)

Leo Puertas (Spain)

Ray Yamagata (Japan)

Qiaoxi Xue (China)

Sofie Jin En Lee (Singapore)

Xu Xiaoya (China)



2nd Category

Albert Wei Chen (Taiwan)

Acher NG (Singapore)

Guo Youlon (China)

Ho Hei Wong (China)

Ian Yan (Australia)

Jacob Sun (USA)

Liu Xingyu (China)

Yoojun Lee (Singapore/South Korea)

Zihan Tang (China)

Ziqinq Ma (China)

Zoe Shen (Canada)

Wen Baixun (China)



3rd Category

Lina Ahn (South Korea)

Ma Panxi (China)

Nicholas Xilang (Australia)

Nikita Koller (Switzerland/United Kingdom)

Sofija Vasecka (Latvia)

Wei Yutong (China)



4th Category

Alexandre Arutyunyan (Portugal)

Federico Nogarotto (Italy)

Sandra Hager ( Austria)

Ji Young Jang ( South Korea)

Martino Colombo ( Italy)

All mentioned above have well passed the first round and are going to participate in the final round of the competition from the 3th to the 7th of June 2025 in Brussels.

All participants who have qualified for the final round of the Leonid Kogan International competition 2025 will soon receive all information regarding their participation in the final round of the competition.

Every participant of the 1st and 2nd categories will receive a participation certificate.

Congratulations!

14/11/2024

Today, November 14, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of the greatest violinist, musician and pedagogue, my dear professor Leonid Borisovich Kogan.
The phenomenon of Leonid Kogan’s genius is that his performance has always fascinated and continues to fascinate listeners regardless of time, era or age. Many generations of violinists learn to perfect their skills on inimitable and unique recordings of works performed by Kogan.
Refined technique, virtuoso mastery, depth of interpretation and pe*******on into the essence of every detail of a musical work, as well as an amazing command of the sonic palette make the musical works performed by Leonid Kogan unforgettable examples of perfection in the history of musical and performing art, being pearls of the world’s musical heritage.

Karen Aroutiounian

President of the international Leonid Kogan violin competition