World Classical Masters Association (WCMA)
Supporting musical excellence through international online competitions.
Winners' Voices
Richard Altenbach, USA
"To all fellow composers and musicians, I encourage you to step forward and share your voice. Put your passion and craftsmanship out into the world. You'll discover new perspectives, learn from outstanding colleagues, and become part of an inspiring international musical community."
Manne Von M, Armenia
"I am deeply grateful to the jury for recognizing the months of hard work, doubt, and uncertainty behind my music. This recognition gives me greater confidence to continue on my creative path. When someone believes in you, even the wildest ideas can become reality—thank you, WCMA, for the inspiration and opportunity."
Lars Gunnar Widich Tillenius, Sweden
"I am truly delighted and grateful to receive this recognition. It gives me fresh inspiration to continue composing meaningful and interesting music, and I hope more orchestras and choirs will have the opportunity to perform my works. Thank you for this wonderful encouragement, and I look forward to sharing more music in the future."
Anthony Buccitti, Italy
"I sincerely thank the organizers from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful recognition. Music has been a constant part of my life for more than twenty years, and my dream is to continue making and sharing it across Italy, Europe, and the world."
Leonardo Coral, Mexico
"It is a true honor and an immense joy to receive this recognition, which provides invaluable encouragement for my artistic journey. I am deeply grateful to the jury and WCMA for valuing my work and supporting my vision of creating music that bridges our cultural roots with a timeless language."
Chih-Chiang Lin, Taiwan, China
"I sincerely thank the jury and organizers for this recognition, which means a great deal to me. Music has the power to connect people across cultures, languages, and backgrounds, and I hope to create experiences that move audiences, spark imagination, and celebrate the beauty of human expression around the world."
Kyoichiro Mii, Japan
"I am deeply honoured to receive this award and sincerely thank the jury and the World Classical Masters Association for recognising my work. As a composer, I am inspired by our imperfect yet meaningful attempts to communicate through music. I hope to continue creating works that capture the irreplaceable moments when people reach towards one another."