The finalists for the Ilona Kornhauser Violin Prize 🎻 ($6,000💰), donated by the Kornhauser family of the Canada-Israel Cultural Foundation at the 2024 Aviv Competitions, have been announced:
- Michael Shaham
- Tom Shamrakov
Additionally, two violinists have been announced as finalists of the competition for the Outstanding Performance of an Instrumental Israeli Piece for the Rafi Guralnik Prize (NIS 7,500💰):
- Michael Shaham
- Roni Shitrit
The jury chose the finalists out of 5 candidates in this category. The final round for both prizes will occur on Wednesday, January 1 and Thursday, January 2, 2025.
AICF congratulates the musicians advancing to the Final Stage and thanks all contestants and the audience for their support and energy! ✨
