The Walter W. Naumburg Foundation congratulates the winners of the 2026 Naumburg International Violin Competition, announced following the final round on November 1 at Kaufmann Concert Hall, 92NY.
First Prize — Lina Nakano
$25,000 · Jinhee Park, piano
Lina’s first prize also includes two fully subsidized New York City recitals, a recital at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, a commissioned work, and a recording of that work.
Second Prize — Tianyou Ma
$15,000 · Andrew Hsu, piano
Third Prize — Hannah Tam
$10,000 · Andrew Hsu, piano
Thank you
Thank you to all our finalists for the artistry and dedication you shared with us, and to every participant, our jury, and the collaborative pianists for a memorable week of music.
Rewatch the final round
Watch the final-round replay and download the program.