As the competition's official international media and broadcast partner, all rounds are available now on The Violin Channel for playback. A graduate of the Tokyo University

  The 2021 ARD International Violin Competition announced the three candidates advancing to the competition's final stage. The final violin candidates are: Seiji Okamoto (Japan) Dmitry Smirnov (Russia) Alexandra Tirsu (Moldova /

  27-year-old Japanese violinist, VC Artist Seiji Okamoto has been awarded 1st prize at the 2021 ARD International Violin Competition, in Munich, Germany. Seiji will receive €10,000

The 2021 ARD International Violin Competition announced the 6 candidates advancing to its in-person semi-final stage. The semi-final round will take place on September 10th at the