What an astonishing range of amazing performances we witnessed this afternoon and evening at this wonderful event, such talented young people! Thank you to our friends at Windsor Festival for the continued support!

Good Luck to all the participants at the Berkshire Young Musician of the Year - Woodwind and Piano Final today!

In partnership with Windsor Festival and Bradfield College 🎶

The 2024 WFISC audience prize, voted for on the night by the assembled audiences, was awarded to Leon Blekh.

Third prize was awarded to Leland Ko, a 25-year old American/Canadian cellist.

WFISC 2024 Second prize was awarded to Dutch violinist Leon Blekh, 24. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh presents Leon with his prize.

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The Duke of Edinburgh, as Patron of Windsor Festival, gives the prize to the winner of the 2024 International String Competition, Andrew Byun.

Congratulations to Andrew Byun for winning the Windsor Festival International String Competition last night.
As the Associate Orchestra at Windsor Festival in September 2024, RPO will collaborate with Andrew in a concerto performance as part of the 2024 Windsor Festival.

Announcing Andrew Byun as winner of the 2024 Windsor Festival International String Competition 👏👏👏👏

It was an extraordinary evening. Thank you Windsor Festival as well as the magical music I loved the venue Eton College all 3 finalists were brilliant!

After a wonderfully exciting evening, we’re so pleased to announce the WFISC 2024 Final results: 1st Andrew Byun, 2nd Leon Blekh, 3rd Leland Ko. Thank you to all our finalists, semi-finalists, accompanists, host families and everyone involved!

We’re all set! Watch the WFISC Final live over on YouTube

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In Eton College Library for the Final of the 2024 Windsor Festival International String Competition. Who will win? Come and find out for yourself live here, 7:30pm, 🎫 available on the door.

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Windsor Festival Windsor Learning Partnership Berkshire Music Trust Thanks for having our students today. Great to see students from TWBS Windsor Girls' Windsor Learning Partnership

The Windsor Festival International String Competition finals will be held tonight at Eton College, with two #cellists and a #violinist competing for prizes. Congrats and best of luck! 🎉

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WFISC semi-finalists side by side with local youth string players from Berkshire Music Trust and Windsor Learning Partnership sharing some glorious music and delving into the nitty gritty of sound production techniques!

Congratulations to all of the WFISC 2024 semi-finalists! In the words of our Jury, the standard presented across the board was truly exceptional. We are very excited to follow you knowing your careers will flourish.

We are thrilled to announce our three finalists are:
Leland Ko
Andrew Byun
Leon Blekh
(In the order they will perform)

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What the semi-final results live on Youtube
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Andrew Byun
Cello – Canadian – 25

Programme:
PENDERECKI Suite for Solo Cello: Preludio
BACH Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009: Prélude and Sarabande
DEBUSSY Cello Sonata in D minor, L. 135
BRAHMS Cello Sonata in F major, Op. 99 No. 2

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Leon Blekh
Violin – Dutch – 24
Programme:
Bach Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 1001: Adagio and Fuga
Ernst The Last Rose of Summer
Strauss Violin Sonata in E-flat major, Op. 18
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