S. Korean composer Lee Hanurij wins top award at Geneva Competition

What happened: South Korean composer Lee Hanurij won first prize in the composition category of the Geneva Competition with his work "Stuff #1" at the final round held in Geneva on Wednesday. Key numbers: Lee is 20 years old. He swept all six special prizes, including the Audience Prize, the Young Audience Prize and the Student Prize. Why it matters: Lee called the win a "big honor" and thanked the jury, noting the Geneva Competition is special as it provides a favorable environment for composers to advance their work.

South Korean composer Lee Hanurij won first prize in the composition category of the Geneva Competition with his work "Stuff #1" at the final round held in Geneva on Wednesday.

Lee called the win a "big honor" and thanked the jury, noting the Geneva Competition is special as it provides a favorable environment for composers to advance their work.