The winners of the 8th NTD International Piano Competition have been officially announced following the event held in New York, USA. The competition, which brought together global virtuosos, honored seven laureates for their exceptional musical contributions.
Vitalii Khairutdinov secured the Gold prize, marking him as the top performer of the competition. Elżbieta Bilicka was awarded the Silver prize, while Francis Lien took home the Bronze. In addition to the primary rankings, several special distinctions were presented to recognize specific technical and artistic merits.
Khoi Luu received the award for Best Rendition of Commissioned Composition. Furthermore, Joseph Gallwas, Ching-Yi Lin, and Pusheng Wang were each honored with Outstanding Performance Awards for their work during the competition.
The 8th edition of the NTD International Piano Competition served as a platform for classical musicians to showcase their talent on an international stage. Held on September 13, 2026, the event concluded with the distribution of Gold, Silver, Bronze, and various special awards to the recognized performers.