The organizer distributes the prize fund to selected participants of the  WORLD OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION , EUROPE OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION and AMERICAN OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION. The absolute winner of the AMERICAN OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION is Jan Malinski in the class of Prof. Karina Gidaszewska and Mateusz Gidaszewski, M.A. (Poznań, Poland).

«Dear Jan Maliński, Bravo, what an achievement! Congratulations! With every success you achieve, you rise to a whole new level. You have accomplished something most people can only dream of!».

The organizer of the competition will also award part of the prize money to Jan Maliński, a who will use it for the progress and development of his musical career of his choice (travel expenses, hotel, concert, master class, live competition…). In the course of 2025, we expect an additional report from Jan (photo, video, impressions…) about the achieved musical success. We will publish Jan’s report on the website.

Jan Maliński was born in 2008 and began learning to play the violin at the age of six. He graduated from the Poznań General Primary Music School No. 1 in the class of Sławomir Jarmołowicz, M.A., and is currently a student at the Poznań General Secondary Music School in the class of Prof. Karina Gidaszewska and Mateusz Gidaszewski, M.A.

Since the beginning of his musical education, Jan has eagerly participated in concerts and competitions, winning over thirty awards and distinctions. His most recent achievements include:

• 2nd Prize – 1st National Music Competition “Masters of Classics” (Poland)
• Grand Prix – 4th International Vocal and Instrumental Competition “Grande Mozart” (Austria/Kazakhstan)
• 1st Prize – 2nd National Competition “Musical Talents” (Poland)
• 1st Prize – 3rd National Music Competition as part of the “Young Virtuoso Festival” (Poland)
• Grand Prix – 3rd International Vocal and Instrumental Competition “Scarlett Sails” (France/Kazakhstan)
• 1st Prize – 4th International Competition “Musical Coryphaeus” (Poland)
• 1st Prize and the title “Grande Performer” – 2024 American Open Music Competition
• 2nd Prize – 8th International Music Competition “VirtuClassic” (Poland)

For his outstanding achievements, Jan has received the City of Poznań Award four times and has been awarded scholarships from the Puer Docilis Association. He has also performed as a soloist with the Chamber String Orchestra of the Academy of Music in Poznań, conducted by Marcin Suszycki, in the Aula of the University in Poznań.

Apart from music, Jan has many other interests, including technology, photography, and film production. From an early age, he has also been passionate about geography and world languages.

The European Association of Music Teachers and Performers and the production agency MIR Production helps laureates promote their musical careers and professional growth. During this challenging period for the whole world, the AMRICAN OPEN MUSIC COMPETITION has become an opportunity for many musicians to express themselves, gain experience and develop in the performing arts.