Nodoka Okisawa who participated in the Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo vol.1 won the Grand Prix at the 56th Besancon International Competition for Young Conductors. She also won the prizes for Coup de cœur de l'orchestre (Orchestra's favorite) and Coup de cœur du public (public's favorite) . Congratulations! She will be returning to the Festival next spring to participate in the Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo vol.2.