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ZHdK graduate Enrico Bassi wins the ARD International Music Competition for bassoon

The bassoonist, who completed his master's at the Zurich University of the Arts in 2024, receives the first prize of 15,000 euros.

Felix Oberholzer · Editorial profile

Enrico Bassi, who completed his Master Specialized Performance Solist at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) with Matthias Rácz in 2024, has won first prize for bassoon at the 75th ARD International Music Competition, worth 15,000 euros.12 Born in Parma in 2001, the bassoonist had already won “The Muri Competition” in 2024, accompanied by the Argovia Philharmonic.1

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  1. [1] Enrico Bassi gewinnt ARD-Musikwettbewerb Schweizer Musikzeitung · 18.09.2026 · Media report musikzeitung.ch accessed 10.10.2026
  2. [2] Preisträger*innen 2026 Internationaler Musikwettbewerb der ARD · Primary source ard-musikwettbewerb.de accessed 10.10.2026

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