The VII Mexico International Harp Competition took place Oct. 17–25 in Mexico City. Joost Willemze (Netherlands) won first prize of the Young Professional Division (for contestants 37 and under). Willemze’s prize includes a concerto performance with the National Symphony Orchestra of Mexico immediately following the competition, as well as a solo recital at the next edition of the Mexico International Harp Festival. Betuel Ramírez Velasco (Mexico) won second prize in the Young Professional Division, and Evelyn Theinert (USA/Germany) won third prize.
Junior Division (15 and under)
1st prize (unanimous): Thea Watkins (USA)
2nd prize: Marián Angélica Escudero Álvarez (Mexico)
3rd prize: María Elisa Escudero Álvarez (Mexico)
Intermediate Division (20 and under)
1st prize: Kelly Yang (USA)
2nd prize: Adaleigh Hellman (USA)
3rd prize: Paula Valeria Lara (Mexico)
Advanced Division (25 and under)
1st prize: Minja Stojanović (Republic of Serbia)
2nd prize: Miguel Ángel Jiménez Govea (Mexico)
Young Professional Division (37 and under)
1st prize: Joost Willemze (Netherlands)
2nd prize: Betuel Ramírez Velasco (Mexico)
3rd prize: Evelyn Theinert (USA/Germany)
