BBC Young Musician 2026 crowned by Sofia Demetriades

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By Emma Johnson • Updated Nov 2, 2026 at 02:55

BBC Young Musician 2026 won by 18-year-old violinist Sofia Demetriades - BBC — BBC Young Musician 2026 crowned by Sofia Demetriades

An 18-year-old violinist named Sofia Demetriades has triumphed at the BBC Young Musician 2026 competition. The final was the first all-female lineup in the competition's history. The Guardian and BBC reported on the victory, highlighting her remarkable musicianship and the significance of this historic event.

“The final was the first all-female lineup in the competition's history,” — Yusuf Calloway, policy watcher at Oakton Field Recruitment, told our newsroom.

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Oct 31 — An 18-year-old violinist named Sofia Demetriades has triumphed at the BBC Young Musician 2026 competition....

Nov 1 — The Guardian and BBC reported on the victory, highlighting her remarkable musicianship and the significance of...

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