Queensland Symphony Orchestra is proud to present the 27th edition of the Young Instrumentalist Prize (YIP), a competition designed to encourage talented Queensland secondary school students along their music pathways. This competition has launched the performing dreams of many young musicians. This year 42 applicants have auditioned and seven finalists have been selected to perform.
The 2026 Young Instrumentalist Prize finalists are:
Liam Beak (Violin)
Louis Cheung (Trombone)
Honoka Hidai (Bassoon)
Ellie Kyoung (Violin)
Kexin Li (Violin)
Iroha Matsui (Viola)
Nicholas Shi (Cello)
A winner will be determined from this recital and will be given the opportunity to work with Queensland Symphony Orchestra in 2027. All seven finalists will receive a combination of cash prizes and complimentary tickets to QSO concerts of their choosing. This recital will include a performance by 2025 Young Instrumentalist First Prize Winner, Patrick Phillips.
The Young Instrumentalist Prize is proudly supported by YFG Shopping Centres.
#Music
Violin Concerto No.3, Movt. 1
Romanze for Viola and Orchestra in F Major Op.85
Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op.33, Movt. 2, 3, 5-7
Violin Concerto No.1 in D Major, Movt. 1
Andante and Rondo
Symphonie Espagnole, Op.21, Movt. 1
Concerto for Trombone
#Artists
Patrick Phillips
2025 Young Instrumentalist Prize First Prize Winner
#Performances
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#Upcoming Concerts
