NEWS The 2008 Winner - David Afkham We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2008 competition was David Afkham. The announcement was made in London's Barbican Hall on 2 October 2008, at the end of the competition's final concert. If you have any press enquires please go to contact us PRESS CUTTINGS BBC Music Magazine November 2008 Classical Music Magazine 11 October 2008 Gig 15 -27 April 2009 Gramophone Magazine December 2008 Gramophone Magazine April 2009 Los Angeles Times 30 April 2009 Musical Opinion January - February 2009 New York Times 1 May 2009 Das Orchester May 2009 Die Welt 13 June 2009