CAROL YU
 

Steinway Artist 

Founder & Artistic Director,

PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival
 

PREMIA International Young Artists Music Festival aims to inspire young musicians in the pursuit of artistic excellence, provide them with the unparalleled experience of performing at the prestigious Weill Recital Hall at CARNEGIE HALL New York, and create an international platform for young musicians to interact and learn from world renowned performers and pedagogues. 

For the 5th PREMIA Festival 2026, we are pleased to introduce new competition categories : the inclusion of Chamber Music Competition, additional string and brass instuments, and Chinese instruments. These additions open even more opportunities for young musicians to explore diverse repertoire, collaborate, and showcase their artistry on an international stage.

5th PREMIA Festival 2026 stands as a distinguished global platform for young musicians, offering exceptional opportunities:

•   Online Competition for ages 4–25
•   2 CARNEGIE HALL Prizewinners Gala Concerts in New York
•   6 Masterclasses Free for all Competition participants
•   24 Grand Prizes as Masterclass Awards
•   Carnegie Hall Scholarships for Prizewinners with financial need

5th PREMIA Festival promises to be an exciting and enriching journey for young musicians from around the world. I warmly invite you to participate and look forward to seeing you at the Festival !