2026 Winners Senior List

Lucy Fesalbon

Lucy has competed in piano competitions such as Crescendo International Competition, Chopin NW, Sonata Fest, and Music Matters.

Namit Jose

Namit has been playing piano since the age of seven and has developed a deep passion for classical music. His favorite composer is Frédéric Chopin, whose expressive and emotional works continue to inspire his musical journey. Through dedication and consistent practice, Namit enjoys exploring challenging repertoire and sharing his love of music through performance.

Alice Chen

Alice Chen is in high school and enjoys playing the piano. She particularly enjoys the Impressionist and Contemporary period. In her free time, she enjoys playing the violin in her school orchestra and her local youth orchestra and eating good food. 

Jonathan Solano

I Have been playing the piano for 6 years now, and with the help of my piano teacher, I have learned many things such as technical, rhythmic, and other styles of playing which has let me succeed in competitions. I definitely have learned the basic principles and fundamentals, but there is a lot more room to learn and improve. Last year in the Solo and ensemble regional competition, I have placed 2nd, or State Runner-Up.

Olivia Han

Olivia's musical journey began in second grade when I started learning piano. After joining my middle school orchestra, I discovered a passion for the violin and have continued playing ever since. This year, I also had the opportunity to participate in a chamber quartet, where I learned the value of listening, collaboration, and teamwork. Working closely with other musicians allowed each and every one of us to learn and grow together. Through both the piano and violin, I have developed discipline, confidence, and a lasting love for music.

Runchen Wu

Runchen is a high school student. He started to play Piano since he was 6 years old. He won the Bach Festival when he was young, and he recently just won the forth prize from the Charleston Competition. He loves music.

Malu Jagadeesh

Malu Jagadeesh is a high school junior that has been playing the violin for 6+ years. She passed Trinity grade 6 for violin with merit and is currently pursuing grade 8. She was the third place winner for the Music Matters International Competition in the senior category in 2024. She is passionate about the violin and looks forward to learning and growing.

Zoe Chang

Zoe Chang has been playing piano since she was eight. She has grown in her musical studies by receiving high marks in the Trinity Piano examinations. She won third place in the Classical Viennese Festival. Zoe also participates as the pianist in the Music Matters Foundation's piano trio.