Walter W. Naumburg Foundation

Violin Competition

Explore the results and recordings of the 2026 violin competition and browse past editions.

Winners announced

2026 International Violin Competition

The competition took place October 27–November 1, 2026, in New York City. Lina Nakano won First Prize, Tianyou Ma Second Prize and Hannah Tam Third Prize.

View the 2026 resultsWatch the final-round replay →

Past editions

Earlier violinists also competed in Naumburg competitions open to several instruments. Those records are listed in All past competitions.