Upcoming Performance
Finalists Chosen for the 2026 Heida Hermanns Int’l Music Competition
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MoCA\CT is proud to announce the three exceptional pianists selected for The 2026 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition Final Round: Matthew Figel (USA), Juhee Lim (Korea), and Daria Podorozhnova (Russia).
Chosen from an extraordinary international field, these artists represent the imagination, individuality, and musical vision at the heart of the Heida Competition.
On Saturday, November 14, they will take the stage at MoCA\CT for an evening of compelling performances spanning the major musical eras—and a world premiere by acclaimed American composer Samuel Adams.
Experience the Final Round
On November 14, each finalist will present a 45-minute program designed to reveal not only extraordinary technical command, but also artistry, creativity, and a personal connection with audiences. These talented musicians will perform repertoire across five principal musical eras and premiere a newly commissioned work by Samuel Adams—continuing the Heida’s longstanding commitment to living composers and adventurous musical expression.
The winner will receive a $20,000 First Prize and a solo recital engagement, joining a distinguished international community of Heida alumni. Second Prize is $10,000; Third Prize is $5,000. All are generously donated by Norman and Suzanne Sorenson.
The Heida Hermanns International Music Competition Final Round:
Saturday, November 14 | 4–8 PM
MoCA\CT, 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, CT 06880
Tickets
Schedule:
- 4 – 6:45pm: Finalist Performances (45 minutes each)
- 6 – 7:45pm: Refreshment Break & Judges’ Deliberation
- 7:45 – 8:00pm: Awards Ceremony
Thank You to Our Heida Competition Supporters
MoCA\CT gratefully acknowledges our Visionary Benefactors, Bill and Jodi Felton, and The Joyce Thompson Art Fund for their generous support of our Performing Arts Program.
The Artur and Heida Hermanns Holde Foundation + Suzanne and Norman Sorensen + The Beechwood Arts and Innovation / The Hive + The Lundberg Family Foundation + Kristin Foster + Dogan and Laura Perese + Conlon Amendola, Attorneys at Law + Leifer Properties + Anneruth Serman + The Walton Family + Ed Webb Design + Gold Sound Media
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