2026 Winners

Congratulations to all of the wonderful performers at the KPO Concerto Competition Finals.

The winners are:

  • Overall winner: Connie Liu - violin
  • Barbara Cran award: Christina Bhang - violin
  • Barbara Robinson award: Leon Spikmans - double bass
  • Players award and the Dual Crescendo award: Jaemin Yoo - viola

Prizes

  • Overall Winner: $6000 + engagement to perform with the KPO during the following year
  • Barbara Cran Award: $1,500
  • Barbara Robinson Award: $1,500
  • Dual Crescendo Award for Potential: $800
  • Perpetual Cups: awarded to the schools of the overall winner, Barbara Robinson award winner and the Barbara Cran award winner
  • KPO Players' Award: $500 to the best solo performer during rehearsals with the orchestra (KPO players’ choice)
  • All solo finalists will receive $250 and a certificate
  • Multiple Instruments Concerto Prize: $400 each (biennial NOT in 2026)

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Contact

If you have any questions regarding your participation in the Concerto Competition please email the Concerto Competition Committee.

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About the Competition
The NSW Secondary Schools Concerto Competition is a prestigious classical music competition for secondary school students in NSW and the ACT.
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History of the Competition
The competition, first known as the KPO Concerto Competition, was conceived in 1984, when two Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra (KPO) players, Barbara Cran and Barbara Robinson proposed the idea of rewarding local music students, who were in secondary school and taking their music seriously, by providing them with the opportunity to play a concerto with an orchestra (the KPO).
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Past Winners
A comprehensive list of the winners and finalists in The Competition.
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What people say about the competition
"I would like to first of all thank you all for being such dedicated musicians. It is great to see such a strong musical community supporting the youngsters of the musical world through The Concerto Competition."
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