Violinist Leah Amory (USA) was named the Grand Prize winner and will receive $10,000. She will also have the opportunity for paid performance engagements with the American Classical Orchestra, Washington Bach Consort, Bach Choir of Bethlehem, Gotham Early Music Scene, Island Symphony Orchestra, Music Before 1800, and Amor Artis.
Hailing originally from New York City, Leah Amory is a current student of Erin Keefe at the Curtis Institute of Music, where she holds a fellowship funded by an anonymous donor. She has won prizes at the YoungArts Foundation, the International Virtuoso Competition, and the NY Chamber Players Competition, and has attended the Ravinia Steans Music Institute, the Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival, and the Perlman Music Program.