Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition

The Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition is a music competition for violinists aged 18-30. It is held every three years at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. It was established in 2016 by the violinist Elmar Oliveira in collaboration with Lynn University with the goal of helping young violinists launch their performance careers.[1][2]

Winners

Year Winner Second Prize Third Prize Fourth Prize
2017 Sirena Huang[3] Alina Ming Kobialka Hannah Tarley
2020 Julian Rhee[4] Jung Min Choi Igor Khukhua
2023 Hina Khuong-Huu[5] Gabrielle Després Laurel Gagnon
2026 Hyun Jae Lim[6] Yiyang Hou Sameer Agrawal Julia Jones

References

  1. ↑ Schreil, Cristina. "Violinist Elmar Oliveira Launches New 'Non-Cutthroat' Violin Competition". Strings Magazine. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  2. ↑ "About the EOIVC". Elevar Foundation. Retrieved 2026-04-08.
  3. ↑ "Sirena Huang wins Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition". The Strad. February 5, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Prize winners announced at Elmar Oliveira Violin Competition". The Strad. January 27, 2020. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Winners announced for the 2023 Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition". The Strad. January 30, 2023. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Violinist Hyun Jae Lim Wins Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition". The Violin Channel. January 20, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.