And the Winner is...
The IncrediBows win Strike A Chord 2025
Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to announce The IncrediBows as the winners of Strike A Chord 2025. The ensemble has been awarded the Robert Salzer First Prize, worth $5,000.
The National Final featured outstanding performances from ensembles across the country, judged by a distinguished panel led by Musica Viva Australia’s Artistic Director of Competitions, Wilma Smith:
“The Strike A Chord final never fails to bowl me over. Of course, we know now to expect performances of extremely high quality but each finalist group this year shared with us such compelling musicianship that I am once again moved and flabbergasted by their diligence, passion and conviction. Congratulations to all the groups and heartfelt thanks to the villages that enable each of these young musicians to flourish.”
Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Strike A Chord National Final!
The IncrediBows (QLD)
First Prize ($5,000) The Robert Salzer Prize
Kingussie Trio (VIC)
Second Prize ($4,000) The Paul Morawetz Prize
ATC Trio (QLD)
Third Prize ($2,500) Youth Music Foundation of Australia Prize
Hale Bravura String Quartet (WA)
Craig Reynolds Encouragement Award ($1,500)
Roystead Trio (VIC)
Australian Music Prize ($2,000)
Quatuor Fabriqués (VIC)
Monash Chamber Music Prize
Quatuor Fabriqués (VIC)
Flinders Quartet Mentorship Prize
LED Trio (VIC)
Firebird Trio Mentorship Prize
LED Trio (VIC)
3MBS Prize
Quartet Alla Zingarese (QLD)
4MBS Prize
Musica Viva Australia extends its thanks to all participants, teachers and families for their dedication and passion. The creativity and joy displayed by this year’s ensembles has been remarkable.
The IncrediBows (QLD) First Prize, The Robert Salzer Prize. Photo by James Grant
Kingussie Trio (VIC) Second Prize, The Paul Morawetz Prize. Photo by James Grant
ATC Trio (QLD) Third Prize, Youth Music Foundation of Australia Prize. Photo by James Grant
LED Trio (VIC) Firebird Trio Mentorship Prize and 3MBS Prize. Photo by James Grant
Quartet Alla Zingarese (QLD) - 4MBS Prize. Photo by James Grant.
Roystead Trio (VIC) Australian Music Prize. Photo by James Grant
Quatuor Fabriqués (VIC) - Flinders Quartet Mentorship Prize and Monash Chamber Music Prize. Photo by James Grant.
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