Blakeman Gerber Indianapolis International Baroque Competition
Sunday, July 12, 2026

2026 Devona & Amos Gerber Grand-Prize Winner

The 2026 iteration of the Blakeman Gerber Indianapolis International Baroque Competition took place on July 12th, 2026 at the Indiana History Center. That afternoon, the final judges announced Peter Hong-Jo Lim as the 2026 Devona & Amos Grand-Prize Winner. Lim also took home the Audience Choice Award, voted on by the live audience.

The Blakeman Gerber Indianapolis International Baroque Competition is a collaboration between Indianapolis Early Music and the Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra. Open to solo string, wind, and harpsichord instrumentalists, the competition welcomes student and emerging professional musicians specializing in historical performance. Five finalists are selected through an anonymous preliminary round judged by nationally recognized early music specialists.

This year’s Baroque competition welcomes five exceptional soloist to the Basile Theatre stage this July. After a preliminary screening process, these five laureates have progressed from a highly competitive pool of talent from around the world. Experience the competition LIVE at the Basile theatre by reserving your tickets. Only in person will you have the opportunity to vote for the $500 audience choice award given at the end of the concert

Congratulations to this Year’s laureates

Kaya Gür, Violin | Josh Liu, Violin | Peter Lim, Recorder | Cordelia Mutter, Cello | Pablo O’Connell, Oboe

The Presenters

Indianapolis Early Music is in its 60th season and is the oldest continuously offered Early Music concert series in the nation. Led by Artistic Director Mark Cudek, IEM features late spring and early summer weekend performances by internationally acclaimed Early Music artists. IEM is also committed to enriching children’s lives through educational programming in local schools.

The Indianapolis Baroque Orchestra is a multi-CD Naxos recording ensemble and was named one of the top 25 ensembles by Early Music America in 2011. Under the direction of its Artistic Director Barthold Kuijken, the IBO is dedicated to excellent and exuberant performance of 17th and 18th-century music on period instruments and performs a full concert season.

Both organizations are dedicated to sharing the enjoyment of Early Music with diverse audiences of all ages.