Prizewinners have been announced at the 2026 Singapore International Violin Competition. Twenty-four-year-old Ukrainian violinist Georgii Moroz won First Prize, while Second and Third Prizes were awarded to Danish violinist Michael Germer and Chinese violinist Zou Meng, respectively.

Winners were announced after the competition's Grand Final, where all three finalists performed with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Joshua Tan at the National University of Singapore.

In addition to the three top prizewinners, the following special prizes were awarded:

  • Fourth Prize: Karisa Chiu (USA)
  • Fifth Prize: SongHa Choi (South Korea)
  • Sixth Prize: Qingzhu Weng (China)
  • Best Performance of Bach: Zou Meng (China)
  • Best Performance of Ysaÿe: Zou Meng (China)
  • Best Performer of Commissioned Work Supported by Kris Foundation: Michael Germer (Denmark)
  • Chamber Music Prize Supported by Ms. Vivien Goh: Georgii Moroz (Ukraine)
  • Goh Soon Tioe Violin and Piano Recital Prize: Zou Meng (China)

Twenty-nine candidates competed in the 2026 edition of the competition, which offered $110,000 USD in cash prizes. The prizewinners will also receive concert engagements with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra, Macao Orchestra, and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, as well as three-year loans of fine violins from the Rin Collection.

"The overall level of excellence and artistry among candidates was higher this time round compared to previous editions," said jury member Paul Roczek, Professor Emeritus of violin at the Universität Mozarteum Salzburg. "The differences between competitors were minimal; each demonstrated exceptional skill and finesse in their performance. As a result, the competition came down to nuances in technique, considerations of musical interpretation across diverse cultures and traditions, and, ultimately, the players’ ability to engage the audience."

“What has been most moving in this year’s edition is seeing young artists who do more than play beautifully,” said Qian Zhou, the competition's Artistic Director and chair of the jury. “On stage, they shone not just as competitors, but as musicians with individuality, sensitivity, sincerity and true virtuosity – exactly the qualities SIVC seeks to nurture.”