Teenage violinist wins BBC Young Musician 2026 in first all-female final

Sofia Demetriades, a teenage violinist, won BBC Young Musician 2026, with judges praising her Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto performance. The Guardian reported the final was the first all-female one.

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1. 1 Nov, 21:00 UTCThe Guardian reports BBC Young Musician win

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• Teenage violinist wins BBC Young Musician 2026, after first all-female finalThe Guardian