Canadian violist Emad Zolfaghari, 19, won first prize at the 2024 Primrose International Viola Competition, as well as the audience prize. Other winners included Kinga Wojdalska, 25, and Andy Park, 22, securing second and third prizes respectively. Held at Los Angeles’s Colburn School of Music, the Primrose is one of the world’s leading viola competitions, attracting top young talent from around the globe and providing significant career advancement opportunities for its winners.
Why it matters in the world of classical music:
- A career launchpad: The Primrose International Viola Competition is one of the most prestigious viola competitions globally, showcasing and advancing the careers of talented violists.
- Emerging talent: Zolfaghari’s victory and his notable history of achievements underscore the emerging talent and future of viola performance. Past Primrose winners have gone on to prestigious international careers.
