Chen Yu-Sen won first prize in Group A at the 2026 Hengqin Mozart Competition for Young Musicians. Wang Shengkai received second prize in Group B, and Ruggiero Fiorella received second prize in Group C.

Held from 30 October to 10 November at the Hengqin Cultural and Art Center in Zhuhai, China, this year’s competition brought together young pianists in three age groups.

Group A · Ages 12 and under

• First Prize — Chen Yu-Sen (陳宇森)
• Second Prize — Cai Yourong Joseph (蔡有容)
• Joint Third Prize — Frank Luo and Seoan Park

Group B · Ages 13–16

• Second Prize — Wang Shengkai (王圣凯)
• Joint Third Prize — Deng Haoxuan (邓皓轩) and Yin Zirui (尹子瑞)

Group C · Ages 17–24

• Second Prize — Ruggiero Fiorella
• Joint Third Prize — Han Chenxu (韩晨旭) and Seoeun Lee

Organized in cooperation with Mozarteum University Salzburg, the competition places particular emphasis on the interpretation of Classical repertoire. The Salzburg Chamber Soloists served as the competition orchestra.

The competition is a member of the Alink-Argerich Foundation (AAF) and the World Federation of International Music Competitions (WFIMC).