September 20, 2025
Three viola students from Prof. Tabea Zimmermann’s class honored
Three students from Prof. Tabea Zimmermann's class achieved significant success at the 6th International Oskar Nedbal Viola Competition in Prague. Brian Isaacs won 3rd place and a special prize, Arcan İsenkul received the Pirastro Prize, and Ayaka Taniguchi secured 4th place. The competition was open to international violists under 30, with 15 finalists selected and 4 competitors performing Hoffmeister viola concertos in the final round.