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Ready to enter the 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize? Submissions are open through March 31.
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The Karin Larson YourClassical Prize
Calling all young Minnesota artists ages 14 to 28! The 2026 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize is open for entries.
Showcase your talent for your chance to win a cash prize and a recording studio session. Entries will be accepted through March 31, 2026. Find the entry form, all the guidelines and rules, meet our past winners, and learn more about Karin Larson below.
Questions? Contact karinlarsonprize@mpr.org
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2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize winner Agnes Barthel
Barthel, an organist from Duluth, Minnesota, is the Preprofessional Musician category winner.
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2025 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize winner Anna Pitsavas Wakely
Pitsavas Wakely, a violinist from Northfield, Minnesota, is the Emerging Artist category winner.
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2024 Karin Larson YourClassical Prize winner Ammy Lin
Chosen by YourClassical listeners as the entry that best celebrated women in classical music.
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About The Karin Larson YourClassical Prize
Karin (CARE-in) Larson was an extraordinary friend to Minnesota Public Radio who died in 2021 at 82. Her generosity fueled the growth of our classical programming and helped our music education initiatives reach more than a quarter-million children. The Karin Larson YourClassical Prize was established in her memory to honor her love of young people and her dedication to women in classical music. Find out more
Remembering Karin Larson
As we prepare for the third edition of the Karin Larson YourClassical Prize, listen as members of the Larson family remember Karin and her love for classical music and uplifting young artists.
Jeff Larson:
Amanda Forsyth: