Mischa van Tijn (15), piano (photo), and Alexander Warenberg (17), cello, both won a first prize at the national final of the Prinses Christina Competition, which took place on April 23rd. Manuel Sanguino (17), piano, and Teresa Costa (18), flute, both won a second prize.

Mischa van Tijn and Manuel Sanguino study with Marjes Benoist at the Sweelinck Academy; Alexander Warenberg studies in the preparatory programme with Monique Bartels, and Teresa Costa studies in the bachelor’s degree programme with Marieke Schneemann.

The finalists' performances have been recorded; they can be viewed on YouTube soon.