Some amazing feats that our alumni have accomplished in the 2026-27 season:

If you’re an alumni with an exciting update, please email zoe@kleincompetition.org with your news.

  • Emad Zolfaghari, 2023 Klein 1st Place Winner, wins first place at Windsor Festival’s International String Competition
  • Sophia Werner, 2023 Klein Semifinalist wins third place at Windsor Festival’s International String Competition
  • Karisa Chiu, 2017 Klein 4th Place Winner, wins first place at the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis
  • Vincent Garcia-Hettinger, 2023 Klein 4th Place Winner, wins a position as Associate Principal cellist of Baltimore Symphony
  • Char Prescott, 2008 Klein 4th Place Winner, wins a position as a cellist in Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra
  • Elizabeth Poppy Song, 2025 Klein 4th Place Winner, wins second place at the Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition
  • Isabelle Ai Durrenberger, 2018 Klein 3rd Place Winner,wins a position as a violinist in the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
  • Joshua Kováč, 2025 Klein 4th Place Winner, wins second prize and Serafim Antropov-Manu Prize  for the best interpretation of George Enescu’s Sonata No. 2 at the 2026 George Enescu International Competition