Winners of STRETTO –
Young Pianists Competitions
We proudly present the talented winners of the Second Stretto International Piano Competition.
These young pianists have demonstrated exceptional artistry, technique, and dedication, earning their place among the finest in the competition.
Group A:
First Prize Winner:
Eden Kemelmakher
(Israel)
Third Prize Winner
Not Awarded
First Prize Winner:
Noam Dick
(Israel)
Second Prize Winner:
Benjamin Gore
(Israel)
Group B:
First Prize Winner:
Adele Ermakova
(Israel)
Second Prize Winner:
Alma Tauman Madany
(Israel)
First Prize Winner:
Oriana Kang-Kurniawan
(Australia)
Third Prize Winne
Mariia Ilves
(Israel)
Second Prize Winner:
Yoav Peretz
(Israel)
Group C:
First Prize Winner:
Ariel Danilov
(Israel)
Second Prize Winner
Amir Grosfeld
(Israel)
First Prize Winner:
Neta Shacht
(Israel)
Third Prize Winner
Linus Härle
(Germany)
Second Prize Winner:
Orr Shenhav
(Israel-New Zealand)
Perform with the Israel Chamber Orchestra in final!
The 2-nd Stretto International Piano Concerto Competition is the perfect platform for all the talented piano players out there. Our piano competition is unique in the sense that it gives finalists the opportunity to perform with the Israel Chamber Orchestra, which is both an enriching and life-altering experience.
Show off your amazing talent
Photo by Boris Shachnovich
Schedule & ​Finalists
Semifinals - 27.10.25 :
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​Finalists Group A - B - C
We are pleased to announce the finalists for the Stretto Piano Competition. These talented musicians, have demonstrated exceptional skill and artistry throughout the competition, and we look forward to their performances in the final round.
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Group A
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Eden Kemelmakher (Israel)
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Noam Dick (Israel)
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Benjamin Gore (Israel)
Group B
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Oriana Kang-Kurniawan (Australia)
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Adele Ermakova (Israel)
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Alma Tauman Madany (Israel)
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Mariia Ilves (Israel)
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Yoav Peretz (Israel)
Group C
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Linus Härle (Germany)
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Neta Shacht (Israel)
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Orr Shenhav (Israel - New Zealand)​​
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Ariel Danilov (Israel)
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Amir Grosfeld (Israel)
Congratulations to all our finalists!
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Rehearsals with the Orchestra
​28.10.2025
29.10.2025
She'erit Yisra'el St 10
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Finals with the Orchestra ​
30.10.2025 at 20:00
31.10.2025 at 11.00​
The Israel Conservatory of Music, Auditorium Hall.
Louis Marshall St 25,
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Awarding Ceremony​
31.10.2025 at 13:30​
The Israel Conservatory of Music, Auditorium Hall.
Louis Marshall St 25,
Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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The 2-nd Stretto International Piano Concerto Competition Finals!
Dates: October 30th and 31th, 2025
Join us for two thrilling evenings of world-class classical music, as finalists perform with a full orchestra, demonstrating their virtuosity and musicianship.
​* Tickets are now available – click on your preferred date to secure your place.
* Please note that tickets will be checked at the auditorium entrance to help us welcome everyone smoothly. Our talented competitors and their dedicated teachers are, of course, our guests of honor and do not require tickets.