Events

A New International Achievement for Nicole in the US 🎹

Music continues to open new horizons for Nicole Olena Cras as she receives recognition on the international stage.

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On May 23, 2026, Nicole became a prize winner of an international piano competition on another continent — in the United States 🇺🇸🎹 Nicole Olena Cras was awarded 2nd Prize at the Carmel Arts International Online Competition – Rising Star 2026 in the Intermediate A–2 Piano Division.

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Supporting Musical Spaces 🎹✨

Preserving places where music continues to inspire

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As part of the Music Bringing Hope initiative founded by Nicole Cras, one of the first social and cultural projects was dedicated to supporting the renewal of the concert space at Children’s Music School No. 3 in Mykolaiv, Ukraine.

This initiative contributed to improving the audience seating in the school’s concert hall, helping preserve a warm, welcoming, and inspiring environment where young musicians can learn, perform, and grow through music and art.

Children and the director of Colégio Coração de Maria also became part of this meaningful project, showing how music can unite people of different ages, cultures, and countries through kindness, creativity, and shared human values.

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Light for Music 💡🎶

Keeping music alive even during difficult times

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Within the creative and social initiative Music Bringing Hope founded by Nicole Cras, the Light for Music project was created to help preserve children’s access to music education during periods of regular power outages that strongly affected everyday life and the learning process.

At a time when many music lessons and rehearsals became difficult to continue, this initiative helped support the conditions needed for children to keep practicing, meeting with their teachers, and staying connected to music and creativity.

The project became a reminder that even in challenging moments, music can continue to bring light, stability, inspiration, and emotional support.

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A Christmas Tradition of Care 🎄✨

Sharing warmth, joy, and kindness through Christmas traditions

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For several years, Nicole Cras and her family have continued a heartfelt Christmas tradition of sharing festive moments of care and joy with children from a music class at a children’s music school in Ukraine.

For a child, a Christmas gift is never just a gift. It is a feeling of celebration, warmth, attention, and the joy of knowing that someone cares.

These moments become part of childhood memories — bright, emotional, and filled with the spirit of Christmas. For Music Bringing Hope, such small acts of kindness are another reminder that music and care can create lasting feelings of hope and light in people’s lives.

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An Evening of Joy and Music: WPTA Spain Laureates Gala in Madrid

On April 14, 2026, Madrid hosted the gala concert and award ceremony for the winners of the 5th season of WPTA Spain.

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The evening brought together talented youth on one stage, celebrating their achievements, artistry, and dedication. It was a night filled with inspiring performances, recognition, and the shared spirit of music that unites performers and audiences. ✨

New International Challenges in Burgundy, Beaune

On March 28–29, 2026, Nicole took part in an international competition held in Burgundy, in the city of Beaune.✨

This experience became an important step in her artistic journey — a moment of growth, discovery, and formation.

Each performance, each stage, and each challenge contributes to her development, marking another milestone on her path in music. ✨

Music That Gives Hope: A Day of Inspiration

On 19 March 2026 at Colégio do Sagrado Coração de Maria in Portugal, the presentation of the project “Music that Gives Hope” and the first CD of Nicole Cras took place 🤍
It was a day when music became a bridge — between the stage and the audience.
More than 100 people were present. The children listened with great attention, asked questions — sincere and genuine ones. And this is perhaps the most valuable thing: when a true interest and a living response are born. For someone, this may have been the beginning of their own path.
Nicole shared her story, her inner world, and the meaning she gives to her music — to inspire, support, and unite. She also spoke about the project, whose goal is to support young musicians and inspire through music.
A special thank you to all the children who were present and supported Nicole with their warmth and attention.
We are grateful to Colégio do Sagrado Coração de Maria, Director Serafim Assunção Costa, and the teaching staff for their support and their important contribution to the development of children.
It is very symbolic that the “Heart of Mary” became the space where music, filled with meaning, soul, and light, could resonate ✨

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A Year of Performances on a Major Pilgrimage Stage

Throughout the year, Nicole performed monthly as a member of a children’s choir at the Sanctuary of Fátima — one of Europe’s most significant pilgrimage sites.

Over the course of a year, Nicole appeared regularly on the central square of the Sanctuary of Fátima before large international audiences. The concerts were held in the open air and gathered pilgrims and visitors from around the world.

The performances were accompanied by professional television coverage and live broadcasts. During these broadcasts, Nicole stood in the front row of the choir and was repeatedly featured in close-up shots.

This period of consistent appearances on a large open-air stage, along with participation in live television broadcasts, significantly strengthened her stage presence, ensemble discipline, and confidence in front of the camera.

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A Night of Honor in Fátima

In December 2025, Nicole was invited to perform a solo program at the diploma ceremony concert of the graduates of Conservatório de Música e Artes do Centro in Fátima, Portugal.

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She was entrusted with opening and closing this formal evening — a special honor and a sign of professional recognition. Nicole’s solo performances set the tone of the concert and became its emotional culmination.
Taking the stage at such an important moment for the graduates is a great responsibility. This evening became a significant stage experience for Nicole and another step forward in her artistic development.

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