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Minami Yoshida Wins Second Prize at Sibelius Violin Competition

June 9, 2025

Minami Yoshida Wins Second Prize at Sibelius Violin Competition

Minami Yoshida. Photo courtesy of the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition. 

New England Conservatory alumna Minami Yoshida ’21, ’24 MM won Second Prize at the International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition in May. Yoshida, who studied at NEC with Miriam Fried, also won the award for the Best Performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto, an honor bestowed by the late composer’s family.

Yoshida received a €20,000 cash prize for winning Second Prize and €3,000 for presenting the Best Performance of the Sibelius Violin Concerto. She’ll perform with the Helsinki Philharmonic during the 2026–2027 concert season.

Read more about this year’s International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition.

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