RESULTS
Piano: American Composer
Rylee Liu - 1st, Total points 96, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Alexander Peskanov
Olivia Chen - 1st, Total points 94.9, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva
Caroline Pan - 1st, Total points 94.3 Invitation from Alexander Peskanov,
Dr. Konrad Binienda
George Wang - 1st, Total points 93.6
Iris Wong - 1st, Total points 93.2, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Nathan Li - 1st, Total points 90,3, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva
Om Chhibber & Oorvi Chhibber - 1st, Total points 90, Invitation from
Evgenia Terentieva
Isabella Luiz - 2nd, Total points 88.9
Lucas Zhang - 2nd, Total points 88.3
Allan Ahmedov - 2nd, Total points 87.6
Malika Ismonov - 2nd, Total points 86.7
Sofya Itin - 2nd, Total points 85.3
Akiva Feigenbaum - 2nd, Total points 82.8
Abby Silver - 2nd, Total points 80,4
Piano: To be Performed with the Orchestra
Joyce Yan - 1st, Total points 98, Invitation from Alexander Peskanov
Phoebe Fang - 1st, Total points 96.2, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Justin Yan - 1st, Total points 95.5, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Matthew Wang - 1st, Total points 94,2
Vance Chen - 1st, Total points 94
Zhaonan Sun - 1st, Total points 93,1
Gary Yan - 1st, Total points 92,4
Julie Yan - 1st, Total points 92,1
Zhi-yang Chen - 1st, Total points 92,1
April Lin - 1st, Total points 92
Jonathan Fang - 1st, Total points 91
Yulianna Wang - 2nd, Total points 88.7
Sophia Wang - 2nd, Total points 85.5
Piano: Italian Composer Award
Deeksha Yenugula - 1st, Total points 99.4, Invitation from
Evgenia Terentieva, Alexander Peskanov, Dr. Konrad Binienda
Altantsetseg Luvsandash - 1st, Total points 97.6, Invitation from
Evgenia Terentieva, Alexander Peskanov
Tyler Mei - 1st, Total points 96.6, Invitation from Alexander Peskanov,
Dr. Konrad Binienda
Emilia Perret Gentil - 1st, Total points 94, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Eugenia Perret Gentil - 1st, Total points 93.2, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Xinning Li - 1st, Total points 92.4
Nico DiFranco - 1st, Total points 92.4
Alyse Field - 1st, Total points 90
Piano: MusiCats
Jinyu Zhang - 1st, Total points 98.4, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Dr. Konrad Binienda
Olivia Chen - 1st, Total points 93
Lyida Ye - 1st, Total points 90.3, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva
Nelson Na - 2nd, Total points 89.7
Ariya Huang - 2nd, Total points 89.1
Yunjung Kim - 2nd, Total points 88.9
Yunjun Kim - 2nd, Total points 87.7
Jayden Chen - 2nd, Total points 86.2
Ada Luiz - 2nd, Total points 85.2
Naomi Khavis - 2nd, Total points 84.6
Momo (Moshe) Potash - 2nd, Total points 83.7
Camilla Ahmedov - 2nd, Total points 83.7
Elizabeth Mahilnitski - 2nd, Total points 83.3
Raizel Chaya - 2nd, Total points 82.8
Piano: Ukrainian Prize
Audrina Vura - 1st, Total points 94, Invitation from Alexander Peskanov,
Dr. Konrad Binienda
Eva Massre - 1st, Total points 90
Piano: World Composers
Adam Yaman - 1st, Total points 99.6, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Alexander Peskanov, Dr. Konrad Binienda
Olivia May Li - 1st, Total points 98.2, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Alexander Peskanov
Peter Hamons - 1st, Total points 94.7, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Rina Khavis - 1st, Total points 93.2, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Chloe Tumurtugs - 1st, Total points 92.6
James Yan - 1st, Total points 92.5
Ayala Kaminski - 1st, Total points 92.3
Oyundari Luvsandash - 1st, Total points 92.1, Invitation from Alexander Peskanov
Nathan Mei - 1st, Total points 92.1, Invitation from Alexander Peskanov
Daniel Pang - 1st, Total points 90.5
Enkhjin Urtbayar - 1st, Total points 90.1
Skylar Vura - 2nd, Total points 89.1
Saira Kakumanu - 2nd, Total points 88.4
Rachel Alon - 2nd, Total points 88.1
Jingran Chen (Ella) - 2nd, Total points 87.2
Oorvi Chhibber - 2nd, Total points 87.2
Tristan Vura - 2nd, Total points 87.2
Veronika (Nika) Copan - 2nd, Total points 86.3
Peter Hayek – 3rd, Total points 77.8
Piano: Tchaikovsky Award
Jonathan Fang - 1st, Total points 96.7, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
April Lin - 1st, Total points 96.1, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Justin Yan - 1st, Total points 95.2, Invitation from Joyce Mariani
Vance Chen - 1st, Total points 91.8
Phoebe Fang - 1st, Total points 90.9, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Julie Yan - 2nd, Total points 88.6
Zoe Yeh - 2nd, Total points 86.6
Piano: Polish Prize
Louis Zhang - 1st, Total points 94.3, Invitation from Joyce Mariani
Danny Yaman - 1st, Total points 92.6, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva
Vocal: Italian Composer
Madelyn Hasebein - 1st, Total points 94.5, Invitation from Dr. Konrad Binienda
Laura Pirrello - 1st, Total points 93.2, Invitation from Svetlana Stolyarova
Jasmine Bidzhiev - 2nd, Total points 89.8
Vocal: Classical - NO MICROPHONE
Weiyu Zhang - 1st, Total points 97.8, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Alexander Peskanov, Dr. Konrad Binienda
Weiyu Zhang - 1st, Total points 96, Invitation from Alexander Peskanov
Jasmine Bidzhiev - 1st, Total points 90.8, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva
Vocal: Microphone
Weiyu Zhang - 1st, Total points 98.7, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Dr. Konrad Binienda
Saira Kakumanu - 1st, Total points 90.4, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Dr. Konrad Binienda
Vocal: To be Performed with the Orchestra. Solo, Duet and Trio
Weiyu Zhang - 1st, Total points 98.4, Invitation from Evgenia Terentieva,
Alexander Peskanov, Dr. Konrad Binienda
The Stars of Summer usa Competition and Festival
vocal competition
Welcome to the 7th Annual The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival!
The Stars of Summer Piano, Vocal, and Dance Competition & Festival is a unique platform for young musicians and dancers from around the world to showcase their talent on an international stage. We proudly offer an inclusive, single-round video submission process that ensures every participant, regardless of their location, has an equal chance to compete.
What to Expect:
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Monetary Prizes & Special Awards for the winners, including invitations
to perform in prestigious productions and professional concerts.
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Live performance at the Laureates Concert during the 80th annual One World Day Celebration at the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, where participants will perform in front of the diverse audience of festival-goers enjoying the various events spread across the unique Gardens' complex.
Partnership:
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with the local professional stage: participants have chance
to be chosen by judges to perform with:
- Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra;
- Opera in Italian Garden
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with the National and global stage: participants have the chance to earn invitations to prestigious international finals, where winners also have the opportunity to
perform in famous venues such as:
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BMTG Intercontinental Music Competition in New York City
- Carnegie Hall in New York City
- National Opera Center in New York City;
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Stars of the Albion in London, UK;
- renowned concert halls across London, UK.
Competition Highlights:
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Featuring a performance with the Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra, including some Committee-selected works for piano and voice:
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Piano Concerto N12 "Gypsy" by Alexander Peskanov
Important Dates:
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Deadline for applications is July 30 12 pm (at noon).
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There WILL NOT PROLONGED OR LATE FEE APPLICATION ACCEPTANCE due to the schedule of our judges
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Laureates Concert (One World Day): August 30, 2026 in Cleveland's Cultural Gardens
Don't Miss This Opportunity!
This is a chance to gain recognition, improve your skills, and connect with fellow musicians, dancers, and artists from around the world.
Whether you are an aspiring pianist, vocalist, or dancer, The Stars of Summer offers an incredible opportunity to showcase your skills on a global stage. Registration opens on March 10, 2026. Join us on this exciting journey of artistic growth!