Swiss success in the Spohr competition

The 1st prize in the youngest category I (up to 14 years) was won by 13-year-old German Maya Wichert. The 2nd prize was won by Raphael Nussbaumer from Switzerland, who is also 13 years old. The 3rd prize winner, 12-year-old violinist Fiona Khuong-Huu, comes from the USA.

In category II (15 to 17 years), 15-year-old South Korean Haewon Lim beat off the competition. She won 1st prize ahead of 15-year-old Belgian violinist Pauline van der Rest (2nd prize). The 3rd prize went to 16-year-old Swiss violinist Anatol Toth.

Phoenix Avalon was successful in category III (18 to 20 years): the 18-year-old American won 1st prize ahead of 17-year-old Munich-born Tassilo Probst (2nd prize). The 3rd prize went to the 20-year-old Japanese violinist Taichi Miyamoto.

A total of 71 participants from 18 countries around the world traveled to Weimar for the 9th International Louis Spohr Competition. Since October 23, they have been competing at the highest level in three rounds for prizes and special prizes with a total value of more than 17,000 euros.

Photo: Maik Schuck

Anatol Toth