Artist Presentation Society

2026 Winners

We are excited to announce the winners of the 2026 APS Concerto/Aria Competition, held this past weekend at the Touhill Performing Arts Center!

Our two winners are Takeshi Nagayasu (piano) and Jesus David Milano Melgarejo (clarinet). Matthildur Traustadóttir (violin) received the Jane Allen & Betty Brighton Honorable Mention Award.

Thank you to all of our finalists who performed on Saturday. It was a privilege to hear such remarkable talent from across the country.

We look forward to showcasing Takesha and Jesus in the coming season. Performance dates and full concert details will be announced at a later date. Stay tuned!

Jesus David Milano Melgarejo Takeshi Nagayasu Matthildur Traustadóttir

Artist Presentation Society exists to identify, encourage, and promote exceptional young musicians in the Midwest. Our competition is open to applicants from 16 Midwestern States.

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