On August 1, 2026, following the Final Round at Christ Church Cathedral, the jury of the 2026 Vancouver Piano Sessions Concerto Competition — Spencer Myer, Carol Leone, and Carol Wong — announced the winners and alternates of this year's competition.
Winners (in alphabetical order)
Frederick Chen
Everett Leigh
Yuyang Liu
Benjamin Luo
Brian Sun
Felix Yichen Zhang
Alternates
1. Hechengzi Li
The six winners will take the stage at the VPS Gala Concert on August 12, 2026, at Christ Church Cathedral, performing with the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Kenneth Hsieh.
We congratulate all winners and alternates, and extend our deepest admiration to every finalist who performed today. The 2026 competition drew applicants from across North America, China, Thailand, South Korea, and beyond — and the level of artistry on display this afternoon was a testament to the extraordinary talent of this generation.
The Vancouver Piano Sessions Team