We are delighted to present the laureates of the 2025 season
The pianists
Hsinyu Kwan
Born in 2001 in Taipei, Taiwan, Hsinyu Kwan began playing the piano at the age of 4. Since 2015, she has lived in Vienna, where she first studied with Franz Zettl at the Prayner Conservatory, then with Jasminka Stancul at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in 2023, receiving the Benjamin Prize from the Wolfgang Bösch Foundation for her excellence. Hsinyu is currently pursuing a Master's in piano performance and a Bachelor's in music pedagogy. Winner of several international competitions, she notably won the 1st prize at the Béla Bartók Competition in 2015 and the 3rd prize at the Smetana Competition in 2018.
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Tom Carré
Born in 1998 in Carcassonne, Tom Carré began playing the piano at the age of 4. After studying at the Toulouse Conservatory, he joined Denis Pascal's class at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris (CNSMDP), where he obtained his Master's degree in 2023. Winner of several international competitions, he became the first French pianist to win the Concours International Piano Campus in 2022 with Ravel's G major Concerto. In 2023, he was named Révélation Classique by ADAMI and a Young Talent of the Jaroussky Academy. His debut album, "Noctuelles," dedicated to Schumann and Ravel, received a "Choc" award from CLASSICA magazine. Tom regularly performs as a soloist and chamber musician at festivals such as Les Pianissimes, Les Journées Ravel, and at the Kursaal in Bern.​
Junyan Chen
Born in 2000, Junyan Chen is a Chinese pianist recognized for her versatility as both a soloist and chamber musician. She won the second prize at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2024, along with the chamber music prize and the Alexandra Dariescu award for a work by a female composer. She has collaborated with orchestras such as the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Royal Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, performing Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 4. Junyan is also passionate about contemporary music, working with composers like Hans Abrahamsen and Eleanor Alberga. Her debut solo album, "It's Time," released in 2022, explores cultural identity through various musical genres.​ Junyan completed her undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music, and now holds the Academy’s Aud Jebsen Piano Fellowship.
Elžbieta Dvarionaitė
Born in 2001, Elžbieta Liepa DvarionaitÄ— began studying at the National M.K. ÄŒiurlionis School of Arts at the age of six with Vaida KirvelytÄ— and Albina ŠikšniÅ«tÄ—. She is currently continuing her studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under the guidance of Anna Malikova. Winner of numerous international competitions, she obtained the 2nd prize at the Bechstein-Bruckner Competition in Austria in 2024. Elžbieta has performed with orchestras such as the Lithuanian State Symphony Orchestra and the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra. She has also participated in festivals like MusicFest Perugia in Italy and the Piano Pic Festival in France.​
Yedam Kim
Born in 1998 in South Korea, Yedam Kim began playing the piano at the age of six. A graduate of Seoul National University in 2021, she continued her studies in France, obtaining a higher diploma in performance at the École Normale de Musique de Paris, followed by an Artist Diploma with highest honors and congratulations from the jury in the class of Philippe Bianconi. In 2023, she was unanimously admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris in the class of Jonas Vitaud and Claire-Marie Le Guay, where she is currently pursuing a Master's degree. A prizewinner in numerous competitions, she notably won the 1st Prize with congratulations from the jury at the 2023 Versailles International Piano Competition. She has performed in prestigious venues and festivals such as Salle Cortot, Théâtre des Abbesses, the Chopin Cathedral in Valldemossa, the Nohant Chopin Festival, and the Palm Beach Atlantic International Piano Festival.
Kasparas Mikužis
Born in 2001 in Lithuania, Kasparas Mikužis began playing the piano at the age of 6. He studied at the National M.K. Čiurlionis School of Arts before continuing his education at the Purcell School with Justas Dvarionas. Winner of more than 20 international competitions, he has performed in prestigious venues such as the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall, and the Lithuanian National Philharmonic. His performances have been broadcast on Mezzo TV and radio stations across Europe. Kasparas has also performed for the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland at the Presidential Palace in Lithuania.​ Kasparas is currently a postgraduate student at the Royal Academy of Music.
Vilhelm Moqvist
Born in 2003, Vilhelm Moqvist is a Swedish pianist who was recognized early for his talent. A two-time winner of the national Steinway Competition, he represented Sweden in 2018 at the International Steinway Festival in Hamburg. At the age of 14, he made his solo debut with Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1. In 2020, he performed with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra at the Grieg Hall and won the Polar Star Prize in 2021 for his interpretation of Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3. Trained by Roland Pöntinen, he has been pursuing a Bachelor's degree at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) since 2022 in the class of Konstantin Scherbakov. Winner of several scholarships and awards, Vilhelm has performed in prestigious venues in Sweden, Germany, and Switzerland. His playing, praised for its virtuosity and stylistic sensitivity, makes him one of the most promising young pianists of his generation.
Les quatuors à cordes
Quatuor Våren
Jean-Baptiste Iachemet, violin
Elliott Pages, violin
David Heusler, viola
Adele Quartier de Andrade, cello
Founded in 2017 by four high school students from Toulouse united by their passion for the string quartet, the Quatuor Våren resumed its activity in 2022 under the guidance of Luc-Marie Aguera, with whom they continue their training at the CRR in Paris. Since then, the quartet has gained recognition at numerous festivals (Saison Bleue, Moments Musicaux de la Baie du Mont-Saint-Michel…) and prestigious academies such as Cordes en Ballade, Musique à Flaine, and Virtuoso e Belcanto in Lucca. In 2024, the quartet won several international competitions, including the 1st Prize at FNAPEC, the 1st Prize at Virtuoso e Belcanto (Italy), the 2nd Prize at the Premio Giangrandi-Eggmann, and the 3rd Prize at the CIMCL in Lyon. In September 2024, they will begin their master’s degree in string quartet at the CNSMD in Paris in the class of Louis Rodde, while also being mentored by the Quatuor Ébène. As recipients of the Daverio Scholarship and members of the Dimore del Quartetto network, the Quatuor Våren is already establishing a distinctive artistic identity.
Idalia Quartet
Chloe Prins, violin
Eleanor Holmes, violin
Constance Hayward, viola
Riya Hamie, cello
Formed in 2022 at the Royal College of Music Junior Department, the Idalia Quartet is now made up of scholarship students at the Royal Academy of Music. Selected for the Advanced Specialist String Ensemble Training programme (2024–25), supported by the Frost Trust, the quartet receives guidance from Alex Redington (Doric Quartet). After winning 2nd Prize at the RCMJD Chamber Music Competition in 2023, they were invited to perform at the Wigmore Hall. At the Academy, they premiered Steven Goss’s quintet “Wynwood Walls” in 2023 and participated in the Manson Ensemble season, performing contemporary works including several world and UK premieres. In summer 2025, they will appear at the Petworth Proms and make their French debut at the Ferrandou Musique residency with a varied programme from Haydn to Tippett. As a young and promising ensemble, the Idalia Quartet is already making its mark on the British chamber music scene.
Motus Quartet
Tim de Vries, violin I
Karla Križ, violin II
Julia Turnovsky, viola
Domonkos Hartmann, cello
Founded in 2022 in Vienna, the Motus Quartet brings together Tim de Vries, Karla Križ, Julia Turnovsky, and Domonkos Hartmann. All members study at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna under Johannes Meissl and Peter Schuhmayer, and they have benefited from masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Hatto Beyerle, Eckart Runge, and the Danish String Quartet. Their talent was quickly recognized in 2023 at the ISA, where they received two awards: the Artis Quartet Award and the Viennese Classicism Award. In 2023 and 2024, they made their acclaimed debuts at the Konzerthaus and Musikverein in Vienna. They have been invited to perform in several countries (Tunisia, Taiwan, Italy, Denmark) and will make their debut at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam in autumn 2025. Balancing classical finesse with a contemporary outlook, the Motus Quartet represents emerging excellence on the European chamber music scene.