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Classic Cello International Competition

 After three iterations held in Riga, Latvia, Vienna, Austria, and Dubai, UEA, as part of the Classic Strings series, the 2026 Classic Cello International Competition took place independently at the Royal College of Music in London, where 40 cellists performed for a jury of renowned professionals.

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Classic Cello International Competition

Winners with NEC Affiliations

2026

Noah Lee ’24 Harvard/NEC, Eighth Prize