+ 3 gold medals = "Hors Concours"

Eight years after my last participation, I finally decided to register for the Violin society of America Competition with three bows (violin, viola, and cello), and I was fortunate to receive a gold medal for each of them.

According to the rules, I therefore received "Hors Concours" certificate, recognising that I have now received gold medals in three separate VSA competitions (2012, 2016, 2024). It's the highest honour the competition can bestow.