Held every three years as part of the Viola Space, a festival for viola founded in 1992 by violist Nobuko Imai, the Tokyo International Viola Competition welcomed violists from all nationalities born on or after July 1, 1989.
As the first prize winner, violist Hayang Park will receive JPY 1,000,000. Second prize and JPY 600,000 went to Emiko Yuasa, while third prize and JPY 300,000 was given to Sào Soulez Larivière.
The first, second, and third prize winners will have performance opportunities at the Prizewinners’ Concerts in Tokyo, Osaka, and Sendai as part of Viola Space 2022, in addition to concerts at the Viola Space in or after 2023.
Additional prizes were given out. The Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra Prize, which gives an opportunity to perform with the ensemble after 2023, went to Hayang Park.
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