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Zhen Zixi (2011-08-31)
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Средняя музыкальная школа при Вуханской консерватории, Китай / Wuhan Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School, China

Учительница / Teacher Менг Вуна

Hello judges, I am Zhen Zixi, a second year student from Wuhan Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School in China. I am 13 years old and the piece I am going to perform is Stravinsky's Etude Op.7No.4, Ravel's "Mirror" Suite, the fourth Alborada del gracioso

I ТУР / I ROUND

I. Stravinsky. «4 этюда» · соч. 7: Этюд № 1 · Con moto до минор, соч. 7/1 / "4 Etudes" · Op. 7: Etude No. 1 · Con moto in C minor, Op. 7/1
M. Ravel. "Miroirs": IV. "Alborada del gracioso" (The Jester's Aubade) in D minor, M. 43/4 / "Miroirs": IV. "Alborada del gracioso" (The Jester's Aubade) in D minor, M. 43/4

II ROUND / II ROUND

L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 21 ("Waldstein") in C major, Op. 53
I. Allegro con brio / Piano Sonata No. 21 ("Waldstein") in C major, Op. 53
I. Allegro con brio
Z. Zhao. "Numa Ame" (Plain of Sun) / "Numa Ame" (Plain of Sun)

Jonathan Ng (2010-02-18)
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Binningen-Bottmingen music school, Switzerland / Binningen-Bottmingen music school, Switzerland

Учительница / Teacher Irina Georgieva

Jonathan Ng, was born in 2010 in Canada, moved to Switzerland at the age of one, and began playing piano at four under the tutelage of Irina Georgieva. Jonathan has won over 25 prizes in prestigious competitions. Notably, 1st Prize at Steinway Competition, Swiss Youth Music Competition, and Schubert Competition, 2nd Prize at International Vladimir Krainev Competition, International Carl Maria von Weber Competition, and 3rd Prize at International Concours in Neuchâtel. Jonathan debuted with the New Orchestra Basel at Stadtcasino in Basel, and has since performed at esteemed venues such as the Semperoper in Dresden, Salle Cortot in Paris, and the Solitär in the University Mozarteum in Salzburg. Besides, Jonathan was awarded Cultural Prize in Binningen in 2024 and admitted in the Talent Program in 2020. Between music, swimming in a competitive club brings Jonathan joy and athleticism.

Jonathan Ng, was born in 2010 in Canada, moved to Switzerland at the age of one, and began playing piano at four under the tutelage of Irina Georgieva. Jonathan has won over 25 prizes in prestigious competitions. Notably, 1st Prize at Steinway Competition, Swiss Youth Music Competition, and Schubert Competition, 2nd Prize at International Vladimir Krainev Competition, International Carl Maria von Weber Competition, and 3rd Prize at International Concours in Neuchâtel. Jonathan debuted with the New Orchestra Basel at Stadtcasino in Basel, and has since performed at esteemed venues such as the Semperoper in Dresden, Salle Cortot in Paris, and the Solitär in the University Mozarteum in Salzburg. Besides, Jonathan was awarded Cultural Prize in Binningen in 2024 and admitted in the Talent Program in 2020. Between music, swimming in a competitive club brings Jonathan joy and athleticism.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 5 in E minor, Op. 25/5 / Etude No. 5 in E minor, Op. 25/5
C. M. von Weber. "Polacca brillante" · "L'Hilarité" (The Merriment) in E major, Op. 72 / "Polacca brillante" · "L'Hilarité" (The Merriment) in E major, Op. 72

II ROUND / II ROUND

L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 21 ("Waldstein") in C major, Op. 53
I. Allegro con brio / Piano Sonata No. 21 ("Waldstein") in C major, Op. 53
I. Allegro con brio
C. Debussy. "L'Isle Joyeuse" (Island of Joy), L. 106 / "L'Isle Joyeuse" (Island of Joy), L. 106

Linda Yuan (2010-05-08)
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Hochschule for Music, Theater and Media, Hannover / Hochschule for Music, Theater and Media, Hannover

Профессор / Professor Roland Krüger

Linda Yuan (14) has been in the piano lessons by Uwe Balser at the Heidelberg Musik Schule since 2018 and is a junior student of Professor R. Krüger/IFF, HMTM Hannover, and also in the YARO network with Professor M. Kirschnereit. Linda has won dozens of first prizes and special prizes in many national and international competitions, including the Henle Piano Competition Munich, Intern. Piano Competition WPTA Singapore, Intern. Carl Maria von Weber Competition Dresden, Kleiner Robert-Schumann Wettbewerb Zwickau, Intern. MozArte Competition Aachen, Intern. Robert Schumann Competition Düsseldorf (2nd prize), Steinway Competition Hamburg, Bechstein Competition Berlin, Bundeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert, WDR 3 Klassikpreis der Stadt Münster, Intern. Franz Liszt Competition Weimar, and Broumov key. Linda is a scholarship holder of the Förderstiftung der Musikschule Heidelberg and received also a Carl-Heinz Illies scholarship by the Deutschen Stiftung Musikleben. With a full scholarship from MMB, she successfully participated in the "28th Morningside Music Bridge" programme in Boston/USA in 2024. Linda also gained inspiration through masterclasses with renowned piano teachers. She has performed at the Semperoper Dresden, the Laeiszhalle Hamburg, the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, the Palais Prinz Carl Heidelberg, the Jordan Hall NEC Boston, and the Konzerthaus Berlin. She made the debut at the age of 10 with her first solo piano concert. In 2023/2024 she gave 3 solo piano concerts.

Linda Yuan (14) has been in the piano lessons by Uwe Balser at the Heidelberg Musik Schule since 2018 and is a junior student of Professor R. Krüger/IFF, HMTM Hannover, and also in the YARO network with Professor M. Kirschnereit. Linda has won dozens of first prizes and special prizes in many national and international competitions, including the Henle Piano Competition Munich, Intern. Piano Competition WPTA Singapore, Intern. Carl Maria von Weber Competition Dresden, Kleiner Robert-Schumann Wettbewerb Zwickau, Intern. MozArte Competition Aachen, Intern. Robert Schumann Competition Düsseldorf (2nd prize), Steinway Competition Hamburg, Bechstein Competition Berlin, Bundeswettbewerb Jugend musiziert, WDR 3 Klassikpreis der Stadt Münster, Intern. Franz Liszt Competition Weimar, and Broumov key. Linda is a scholarship holder of the Förderstiftung der Musikschule Heidelberg and received also a Carl-Heinz Illies scholarship by the Deutschen Stiftung Musikleben. With a full scholarship from MMB, she successfully participated in the "28th Morningside Music Bridge" programme in Boston/USA in 2024. Linda also gained inspiration through masterclasses with renowned piano teachers. She has performed at the Semperoper Dresden, the Laeiszhalle Hamburg, the Kunsthalle Düsseldorf, the Palais Prinz Carl Heidelberg, the Jordan Hall NEC Boston, and the Konzerthaus Berlin. She made the debut at the age of 10 with her first solo piano concert. In 2023/2024 she gave 3 solo piano concerts.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Liszt. "Études d'exécution transcendante" · S. 139: Transcendental etude No. 5 "Feux follets" (Will-o'-the-wisp) in B flat major / "Études d'exécution transcendante" · S. 139: Transcendental etude No. 5 "Feux follets" (Will-o'-the-wisp) in B flat major
L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 26 ("Les adieux"(The Farewell)) in E flat major, Op. 81a
I. "Das Lebewohl". Adagio - Allegro / Piano Sonata No. 26 ("Les adieux"(The Farewell)) in E flat major, Op. 81a
I. "Das Lebewohl". Adagio - Allegro

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 10 in B minor, Op. 25/10 / Etude No. 10 in B minor, Op. 25/10
M. Ravel. Piano suite "Gaspard de la nuit" (Gaspard of the Night): 3. "Scarbo" (Small Goblin), M. 55/3 / Piano suite "Gaspard de la nuit" (Gaspard of the Night): 3. "Scarbo" (Small Goblin), M. 55/3

Raphael Bollengier (2009-10-23)
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Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU) / Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU)

Профессор / Professor Guillaume Hersperger

Raphaël est actuellement inscrit en filière Pré HEM au Conservatoire de Lausanne, au sein de la Structure Musique École. En 2024, il remporte plusieurs 1ers prix, notamment aux concours Lavaux Classic, International CIP, et Rivieria. Son année est également marquée par des concerts dans des lieux tels que La Nuit du Piano à Cossonay, le Beau-Rivage Palace, Ponticello Geneva, l’Orangerie de Ferney-Voltaire, le Château de Fallot, la Salle Municipale de la Ville de Gaillard et le festival Lavaux Classic, entre autres. Investi dans la musique de chambre, il forme un duo avec le violoncelliste Lyam Chenaux et joue également au sein d’un ensemble de musique latine au conservatoire. Ses activités musicales s’étendent au clavecin et à la composition.

Raphaël est actuellement inscrit en filière Pré HEM au Conservatoire de Lausanne, au sein de la Structure Musique École. En 2024, il remporte plusieurs 1ers prix, notamment aux concours Lavaux Classic, International CIP, et Rivieria. Son année est également marquée par des concerts dans des lieux tels que La Nuit du Piano à Cossonay, le Beau-Rivage Palace, Ponticello Geneva, l’Orangerie de Ferney-Voltaire, le Château de Fallot, la Salle Municipale de la Ville de Gaillard et le festival Lavaux Classic, entre autres. Investi dans la musique de chambre, il forme un duo avec le violoncelliste Lyam Chenaux et joue également au sein d’un ensemble de musique latine au conservatoire. Ses activités musicales s’étendent au clavecin et à la composition.

I ROUND / I ROUND

R. Schumann. ''Fantasiestücke'' (Fantasy Pieces): No. 5 · "In der Nacht" (At night) in F minor, Op. 12/5 / ''Fantasiestücke'' (Fantasy Pieces): No. 5 · "In der Nacht" (At night) in F minor, Op. 12/5
S. Rachmaninoff. "Études-tableaux" (Этюды-картины) (Etudes-Pictures) · Op. 39: Etude No. 5 · Appassionato in E flat minor / "Études-tableaux" (Этюды-картины) (Etudes-Pictures) · Op. 39: Etude No. 5 · Appassionato in E flat minor

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. J. Haydn. Piano Sonata No. 38 in F major, Hob. XVI:23
I. Allegro / Piano Sonata No. 38 in F major, Hob. XVI:23
I. Allegro
J. Brahms. "6 Klavierstücke" (6 Piano Pieces), Op. 118
3. Ballade. Allegro energico
4. Intermezzo. Allegretto un poco agitato / "6 Klavierstücke" (6 Piano Pieces), Op. 118
3. Ballade. Allegro energico
4. Intermezzo. Allegretto un poco agitato
L. Liebermann. "Three Impromptus for Piano" · Op. 68 (2000): No. 1 / "Three Impromptus for Piano" · Op. 68 (2000): No. 1

Yuxin Huang (2011-04-29)
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Heidelberg Music and Singing School / Heidelberg Music and Singing School

Учитель / Teacher Uwe Balser

08.2017-07.2020 Lessons with Kristina Legostaeva at the Music School in Delmenhorst 08.2020- present Lessons with Uwe Balser in Heidelberg Artistic Resume 2024 Grotian Steinweg Competition 2024 Category III 1st Prize Finalist at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition 2024 2023 27th Carl-Schroeder Competition 2023 Category III with outstanding success Special prize awarded. 60th State Competition "Jugend musiziert" 2023 Baden-Württemberg Category II 25 points, 1st Prize. 2023 Baden-Württemberg Category II 25 points, 1st Prize. 2022 3rd International MozArte Junior Piano Competition Aachen 2022 Junior B 2nd Prize. 26th Kleiner Schumann Competition 2022 Category I 1st Prize. Zwickau G.Henle Verlag The Henle Piano Competition 2022 2nd Prize. 2021 2021 Clavis 1st Prize online Category 1 and 2nd Prize Final Category 2 in Füssen.

08.2017-07.2020 Lessons with Kristina Legostaeva at the Music School in Delmenhorst 08.2020- present Lessons with Uwe Balser in Heidelberg Artistic Resume 2024 Grotian Steinweg Competition 2024 Category III 1st Prize Finalist at the Ettlingen International Piano Competition 2024 2023 27th Carl-Schroeder Competition 2023 Category III with outstanding success Special prize awarded. 60th State Competition "Jugend musiziert" 2023 Baden-Württemberg Category II 25 points, 1st Prize. 2023 Baden-Württemberg Category II 25 points, 1st Prize. 2022 3rd International MozArte Junior Piano Competition Aachen 2022 Junior B 2nd Prize. 26th Kleiner Schumann Competition 2022 Category I 1st Prize. Zwickau G.Henle Verlag The Henle Piano Competition 2022 2nd Prize. 2021 2021 Clavis 1st Prize online Category 1 and 2nd Prize Final Category 2 in Füssen.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 6 in G sharp minor, Op. 25/6 / Etude No. 6 in G sharp minor, Op. 25/6
G. Verdi—F. Liszt. "Rigoletto". Paraphrase de concert, S. 434 / "Rigoletto". Paraphrase de concert, S. 434

II ROUND / II ROUND

I. Stravinsky. Three Movements from "Petrushka": No. 1 "Danse Russe" (Русская) (Russian Dance) (arrangement for Piano), K 012/1 / Three Movements from "Petrushka": No. 1 "Danse Russe" (Русская) (Russian Dance) (arrangement for Piano), K 012/1
R. Schumann. "Davidsbündlertänze" (Davidsbundler Dances), Op. 6
10. "Balladenmäßig - Sehr rasch" (Ballad-like - Very fast)
11. "Einfach" (Simple)
12. "Mit Humor" (With humor)
13. "Wild und lustig" (Wild and merry)
14. "Zart und singend" (Tender and singing) / "Davidsbündlertänze" (Davidsbundler Dances), Op. 6
10. "Balladenmäßig - Sehr rasch" (Ballad-like - Very fast)
11. "Einfach" (Simple)
12. "Mit Humor" (With humor)
13. "Wild und lustig" (Wild and merry)
14. "Zart und singend" (Tender and singing)
L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2
I. Allegro / Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2
I. Allegro

Naïma Pfiffer (2010-08-22)
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Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU) / Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU)

Профессор / Professor Christian Favre

Born on August 22, 2010, Naïma Pfiffer began her piano studies at the Lausanne Conservatory at the age of 7 under the guidance of Jorge Viladoms. She advanced to the Pre-HEM (Haute École de Musique) in Lausanne in 2023. Since then, she receives lessons also from Professor Christian Favre. Naïma has been recognized in several music competitions as a soloist, including three first prizes at the final of Swiss Youth Music Competition, one of which was awarded with special jury distinction. She has also received two first prizes with distinction at the Riviera Competition and a first prize at the Lavaux Classic Competition. Internationally, Naïma was awarded third prize at the Jeune Chopin Competition under the patronage of Martha Argerich, as well as a first prize at the Geneva Junior Music Competition. At 14 years old, Naïma has performed in venues such as the Paderewski Hall in Lausanne, the Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle, and the Victoria Concert Hall in Geneva, appearing as a soloist, with orchestras, or alongside star dancers from the Royal Ballet. She has participated in masterclasses with distinguished professors and pianists such as Rena Shereshevskaya, Philippe Cassard, and Bruno Rigutto, experiences that have greatly inspired her musical journey.

Born on August 22, 2010, Naïma Pfiffer began her piano studies at the Lausanne Conservatory at the age of 7 under the guidance of Jorge Viladoms. She advanced to the Pre-HEM (Haute École de Musique) in Lausanne in 2023. Since then, she receives lessons also from Professor Christian Favre. Naïma has been recognized in several music competitions as a soloist, including three first prizes at the final of Swiss Youth Music Competition, one of which was awarded with special jury distinction. She has also received two first prizes with distinction at the Riviera Competition and a first prize at the Lavaux Classic Competition. Internationally, Naïma was awarded third prize at the Jeune Chopin Competition under the patronage of Martha Argerich, as well as a first prize at the Geneva Junior Music Competition. At 14 years old, Naïma has performed in venues such as the Paderewski Hall in Lausanne, the Rosey Concert Hall in Rolle, and the Victoria Concert Hall in Geneva, appearing as a soloist, with orchestras, or alongside star dancers from the Royal Ballet. She has participated in masterclasses with distinguished professors and pianists such as Rena Shereshevskaya, Philippe Cassard, and Bruno Rigutto, experiences that have greatly inspired her musical journey.

I ROUND / I ROUND

L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2
I. Allegro
II. Menuetto. Allegretto / Piano Sonata No. 6 in F major, Op. 10/2
I. Allegro
II. Menuetto. Allegretto
F. Chopin. Etude No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 10/4 / Etude No. 4 in C sharp minor, Op. 10/4

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. "Variations sérieuses" (Serious variations) in D minor, Op. 54 / "Variations sérieuses" (Serious variations) in D minor, Op. 54
C. Debussy. "L'Isle Joyeuse" (Island of Joy), L. 106 / "L'Isle Joyeuse" (Island of Joy), L. 106

Jiwan Kim (2012-04-10)
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École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot / École Normale de Musique de Paris Alfred Cortot

Профессор / Professor Gaspard Dehaene

Jiwan, âgé de 8 ans en 2020, a débuté l'apprentissage du piano en leçons particulières avec Louis Lancien, suite à son installation à Paris avec sa famille. Il a poursuivi sa formation au conservatoire de Rueil-Malmaison de 2021 à 2023 auprès de Gwendal Giguelay. Depuis 2023, il est inscrit au Programme Vocations de l'École Normale de Musique de Paris et bénéficie de l'enseignement de Gaspard Dehaene.

Jiwan, âgé de 8 ans en 2020, a débuté l'apprentissage du piano en leçons particulières avec Louis Lancien, suite à son installation à Paris avec sa famille. Il a poursuivi sa formation au conservatoire de Rueil-Malmaison de 2021 à 2023 auprès de Gwendal Giguelay. Depuis 2023, il est inscrit au Programme Vocations de l'École Normale de Musique de Paris et bénéficie de l'enseignement de Gaspard Dehaene.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 7 in C major, Op. 10/7 / Etude No. 7 in C major, Op. 10/7
S. Rachmaninoff. "Morceaux de salon" (Salon Pieces) · Op.10: No. 3 · "Barcarolle" in G minor / "Morceaux de salon" (Salon Pieces) · Op.10: No. 3 · "Barcarolle" in G minor
M. Ravel. Sonatine in F sharp minor, M. 40
III. Animé / Sonatine in F sharp minor, M. 40
III. Animé

II ROUND / II ROUND

L. van Beethoven. Rondo a capriccio "Die Wut über den verlorenen Groschen" (Rage Over a Lost Penny) in G major, Op. 129 / Rondo a capriccio "Die Wut über den verlorenen Groschen" (Rage Over a Lost Penny) in G major, Op. 129
M. Glinka — M. Balakirev. "L'Alouette" (The Lark) / "L'Alouette" (The Lark)
G. Ligeti. "Etudes for piano" · IVolume I (1985): Etude No. 4 · "Fanfares" · Vivacissimo, molto ritmico, con alegria e slancio / "Etudes for piano" · IVolume I (1985): Etude No. 4 · "Fanfares" · Vivacissimo, molto ritmico, con alegria e slancio

Giovanni Reggio (2009-08-07)
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Music school of Associazione Culturale irisMusica, Italy / Music school of Associazione Culturale irisMusica, Italy

Професор / Professor Maddalena De Facci

Giovanni Reggio was born in 2009 and he studying piano since he was 9 with teacher Maddalena De Facci. In October 2023 he completed basic courses by passing the final exam with a score of 10/10 at the "F.Vittadini" Conservatory in Pavia. Giovanni is now attending the second year of a bachelor three-bachelor program at the “P.I. Cajkovskji” Conservatory in Catanzaro. He perfected his training with masterclasses by pianists Andrzej Jasinski, Giampaolo Nuti, Ayami Ikeba. At Mozarteum in Salzburg, he participated in the “Clavicologne” Festival receiving lessons from the Professors Pavel Gililov and Milana Cherniavska. In 2023 Giovanni was first prize in “Radlovjica piano competition” in Slovenia and finalist and second prize at the "Merci Maestro" competition in Brussels. In Italy hi won first absolute prize at many piano competitions on age sections as "Val Tidone", “Franz Schubert” in Ovada, “Città di Bucchianico”, “Oltregiogo” in Gavi, "Ars Nova" in Trieste, "Città di Scarperia", "Ugo Amendola" in Mogliano Veneto, "Vito Frazzi" in Scandicci, "Città murata" in Cittadella At 12 he had solo debut with the orchestra “Concentus Musicus Patavinus” and he performed at Palazzo Liviano in Padova and in some other locations. Since 2022 he performs in piano solo recital and he played at the Monferrato Classic Festival, at the “I concerti del Tempietto” festival in Rome, at “I venerdì musicali” in Pistoia and then at Palazzo Cavagnis in Venice, at Palazzo dei Capitani at Malcesine.

Giovanni Reggio was born in 2009 and he studying piano since he was 9 with teacher Maddalena De Facci. In October 2023 he completed basic courses by passing the final exam with a score of 10/10 at the "F.Vittadini" Conservatory in Pavia. Giovanni is now attending the second year of a bachelor three-bachelor program at the “P.I. Cajkovskji” Conservatory in Catanzaro. He perfected his training with masterclasses by pianists Andrzej Jasinski, Giampaolo Nuti, Ayami Ikeba. At Mozarteum in Salzburg, he participated in the “Clavicologne” Festival receiving lessons from the Professors Pavel Gililov and Milana Cherniavska. In 2023 Giovanni was first prize in “Radlovjica piano competition” in Slovenia and finalist and second prize at the "Merci Maestro" competition in Brussels. In Italy hi won first absolute prize at many piano competitions on age sections as "Val Tidone", “Franz Schubert” in Ovada, “Città di Bucchianico”, “Oltregiogo” in Gavi, "Ars Nova" in Trieste, "Città di Scarperia", "Ugo Amendola" in Mogliano Veneto, "Vito Frazzi" in Scandicci, "Città murata" in Cittadella At 12 he had solo debut with the orchestra “Concentus Musicus Patavinus” and he performed at Palazzo Liviano in Padova and in some other locations. Since 2022 he performs in piano solo recital and he played at the Monferrato Classic Festival, at the “I concerti del Tempietto” festival in Rome, at “I venerdì musicali” in Pistoia and then at Palazzo Cavagnis in Venice, at Palazzo dei Capitani at Malcesine.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 25/1 / Etude No. 1 in A flat major, Op. 25/1
J. S. Bach. WTC Book 1: Prelude and Fugue in E major, BWV 854 / WTC Book 1: Prelude and Fugue in E major, BWV 854
R. Schumann. ''Fantasiestücke'' (Fantasy Pieces): No. 2 "Aufschwung" (Soaring) in F minor, Op. 12/2 / ''Fantasiestücke'' (Fantasy Pieces): No. 2 "Aufschwung" (Soaring) in F minor, Op. 12/2

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Chopin. "Variations Brillantes", Op. 12 / "Variations Brillantes", Op. 12
A. Ginastera. "Suite of Creole Dance", Op. 15 / "Suite of Creole Dance", Op. 15

Luca Newman (2010-01-07)
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The Purcell School for Young Musicians / The Purcell School for Young Musicians

Профессор / Professor Florian Mitrea

I was born in Cambridge UK. I enjoyed playing the piano from a young age, learning by ear at home with my father who is a piano technician. At 8 years old, I had my first piano lesson and started learning how to read music. I was fascinated by the patterns of notes and studied the Chopin Etudes,learning by myself. Around that time, I started composing too. I enrolled in the Purcell music boarding school at the age of ten after passing in both, the keyboard and composition departments, as my first studies. I study piano under Florian Mitrea, and composition under Simon Speare. I performed my solo piano piece in a public concert at the Chiltern Arts Festival and also my orchestral piece has been performed in a concert by a school orchestra. I have entered six international competitions. I had my first recital in Romania when I was 12 which was broadcast on the National Radio station. My first Piano concerto performance in a public concert was Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor op 25 in 2023. I performed Scriabin Piano Sonata and Tchaikovsky/Pletnev The Nutcracker Suite in a public concert Pushkin House, London in November 2024. 2021 MAY 1st prize (97.25/100) The Orbetello International Piano Competition Italy (Online) 2022 MAY Grand prize (100/100) Elite Piano International Competition Romania (Online) 2023 JUN 1st prize (96/100) Piano Talents International Competition in Milan. 2024 APR The Absolute 1st prize Alicante International Piano Competition in Spain

I was born in Cambridge UK. I enjoyed playing the piano from a young age, learning by ear at home with my father who is a piano technician. At 8 years old, I had my first piano lesson and started learning how to read music. I was fascinated by the patterns of notes and studied the Chopin Etudes,learning by myself. Around that time, I started composing too. I enrolled in the Purcell music boarding school at the age of ten after passing in both, the keyboard and composition departments, as my first studies. I study piano under Florian Mitrea, and composition under Simon Speare. I performed my solo piano piece in a public concert at the Chiltern Arts Festival and also my orchestral piece has been performed in a concert by a school orchestra. I have entered six international competitions. I had my first recital in Romania when I was 12 which was broadcast on the National Radio station. My first Piano concerto performance in a public concert was Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor op 25 in 2023. I performed Scriabin Piano Sonata and Tchaikovsky/Pletnev The Nutcracker Suite in a public concert Pushkin House, London in November 2024. 2021 MAY 1st prize (97.25/100) The Orbetello International Piano Competition Italy (Online) 2022 MAY Grand prize (100/100) Elite Piano International Competition Romania (Online) 2023 JUN 1st prize (96/100) Piano Talents International Competition in Milan. 2024 APR The Absolute 1st prize Alicante International Piano Competition in Spain

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 12 in C minor, Op. 10/12 / Etude No. 12 in C minor, Op. 10/12
A. Scriabin. Piano Sonata No. 4 in F sharp major, Op. 30
I. Andante
II. Prestissimo volando / Piano Sonata No. 4 in F sharp major, Op. 30
I. Andante
II. Prestissimo volando

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Chopin. Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15/2 / Nocturne No. 5 in F sharp major, Op. 15/2
A. Scriabin. Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53 / Piano Sonata No. 5, Op. 53

Ziling Huang (2011-10-15)
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Music School Attached To Xinghai Conservatory of Music / Music School Attached To Xinghai Conservatory of Music

Професор / Professor Inoyatova Gulchekhra

Juliana Ziling Huang was born in Guangzhou, China, in 2011. Under the early musical guidance of her mother, Cecilia Xiying Huang, a pianist and the Director of the International Office at the School of Music, South China Normal University, Juliana began formal piano lessons at the age of two. At three, she commenced professional training under the tutelage of Russian pianist Inoyatova Gulchekhra, a graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory with a Doctorate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. Inoyatova, a close disciple of the renowned Russian pianist Tatiana Nikolayeva. In 2019, she won 2nd place in the Concours International de Piano de Chatou in France (Group 1), 1st place in the US Baltimore International Piano Competition (Category A), 1st place in the UK Purcell International Youth Piano Competition (Category A1), and 3rd place in the César Franck International Piano Competition in Belgium (Category A). Her accolades continued with a 2nd prize in the IMF Paris Piano Competition (Group A) in 2020, 1st prize in the Singapore International Piano Competition (Group D) in 2022, and a Special Prize in the Children’s Group A of the 19th “Xinghai Cup” National Elite Competition that same year. Most recently, she placed 4th in the Professional Junior Group of the Pacific Stars International Piano Competition in 2024，and she was selected to be the official participate in the 19th Int. Klavierwettbewerb Ettlingen Group A (under 15 years old) in Germany in August 2024.

Juliana Ziling Huang was born in Guangzhou, China, in 2011. Under the early musical guidance of her mother, Cecilia Xiying Huang, a pianist and the Director of the International Office at the School of Music, South China Normal University, Juliana began formal piano lessons at the age of two. At three, she commenced professional training under the tutelage of Russian pianist Inoyatova Gulchekhra, a graduate of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory with a Doctorate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. Inoyatova, a close disciple of the renowned Russian pianist Tatiana Nikolayeva. In 2019, she won 2nd place in the Concours International de Piano de Chatou in France (Group 1), 1st place in the US Baltimore International Piano Competition (Category A), 1st place in the UK Purcell International Youth Piano Competition (Category A1), and 3rd place in the César Franck International Piano Competition in Belgium (Category A). Her accolades continued with a 2nd prize in the IMF Paris Piano Competition (Group A) in 2020, 1st prize in the Singapore International Piano Competition (Group D) in 2022, and a Special Prize in the Children’s Group A of the 19th “Xinghai Cup” National Elite Competition that same year. Most recently, she placed 4th in the Professional Junior Group of the Pacific Stars International Piano Competition in 2024，and she was selected to be the official participate in the 19th Int. Klavierwettbewerb Ettlingen Group A (under 15 years old) in Germany in August 2024.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Liszt. "Two Concert Etudes": Etude No. 2 "Gnomenreigen" (Dance of the Gnomes) in F sharp minor, S. 145/2 / "Two Concert Etudes": Etude No. 2 "Gnomenreigen" (Dance of the Gnomes) in F sharp minor, S. 145/2
F. Chopin. Rondo "Adieu à Varsovie" (Farewell to Warsaw) in C minor, Op. 1 / Rondo "Adieu à Varsovie" (Farewell to Warsaw) in C minor, Op. 1

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 12 in C minor, Op. 25/12 / Etude No. 12 in C minor, Op. 25/12
C. Saint-Saëns. "Allegro Appassionato" in C sharp minor, Op. 70 / "Allegro Appassionato" in C sharp minor, Op. 70
S. Rachmaninoff. "10 Preludes" · Op. 23: Prelude No. 6 · Andante in E flat major, Op. 23/6 / "10 Preludes" · Op. 23: Prelude No. 6 · Andante in E flat major, Op. 23/6
S. Rachmaninoff. "Études-tableaux" (Этюды-картины) (Etudes-Pictures) · Op. 33: Etude No. 6 · Allegro con fuoco in E flat major, Op. 33/6 / "Études-tableaux" (Этюды-картины) (Etudes-Pictures) · Op. 33: Etude No. 6 · Allegro con fuoco in E flat major, Op. 33/6

Kat Ka Jason Yu (2010-08-18)
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Western Academy of Beijing / Western Academy of Beijing

Учительница / Teacher Cui Lan

I ROUND / I ROUND

C. Czerny — H. Germer. "The Art of Finger Dexterity" · Op. 740: Etude No. 3 in C major / "The Art of Finger Dexterity" · Op. 740: Etude No. 3 in C major
L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 5 ("Little Pathétique") in C minor, Op. 10/1
I. Allegro molto e con brio / Piano Sonata No. 5 ("Little Pathétique") in C minor, Op. 10/1
I. Allegro molto e con brio

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy. "Lieder ohne Worte" (Songs Without Words) · Op. 53: No. 3 · Presto agitato in G minor, MWV U 144 / "Lieder ohne Worte" (Songs Without Words) · Op. 53: No. 3 · Presto agitato in G minor, MWV U 144
Z. Zhao. "Pi Huang" (Beijing Opera) / "Pi Huang" (Beijing Opera)

Jonas Mesakh Theuer (2010-07-13)
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Basel Academy of Music (FHNW) / Basel Academy of Music (FHNW)

Професор / Professor Jelena Dimitrijevic

Jonas Mesakh Theuer Jonas Mesakh Theuer was born in Basel on Juli 13 2010. He began piano lessons at the age of 8 with Jelena Dimitrijevic at the Riehen and Basel Music School. Since 2022, he has been studying music theory with John Patrick McKeown at the Basel Music School. Since 2023, he joines the Talent Development Programme at the Basel Music School. Jonas is a prize-winner at both national and international piano competitions. His recent achievements include: • 2023: 2nd Prize at the Franz Schubert International Piano Competition in Riehen • 2023: 3rd Prize at the César Franck International Piano Competition in Brussels • 2024: Münchner Klavierpodium, awarded the Pianists’ Club Munich Prize • 2024: 2nd Prize at the International Piano Competition IMF in Paris Jonas regularly performs with his piano duo partner, Ace Ye. Together, they play both four-hand and two-piano repertoire, winning 1st Prizes at competitions in Neuchâtel, Lugano and Winterthur. In addition to his solo and duo performances, Jonas has a passion for chamber music and regularly plays in smaller ensembles. He has also participated in several masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Roberto Paruzzo, Philippe Raskin, Claudio Martinez, Justas Dvarionas, Irena Gulzarova, Tobias Schabenberger and Svetlana Eganian. Beyond his musical pursuits, Jonas is an accomplished fencer and a two-time Basel Champion.

Jonas Mesakh Theuer Jonas Mesakh Theuer was born in Basel on Juli 13 2010. He began piano lessons at the age of 8 with Jelena Dimitrijevic at the Riehen and Basel Music School. Since 2022, he has been studying music theory with John Patrick McKeown at the Basel Music School. Since 2023, he joines the Talent Development Programme at the Basel Music School. Jonas is a prize-winner at both national and international piano competitions. His recent achievements include: • 2023: 2nd Prize at the Franz Schubert International Piano Competition in Riehen • 2023: 3rd Prize at the César Franck International Piano Competition in Brussels • 2024: Münchner Klavierpodium, awarded the Pianists’ Club Munich Prize • 2024: 2nd Prize at the International Piano Competition IMF in Paris Jonas regularly performs with his piano duo partner, Ace Ye. Together, they play both four-hand and two-piano repertoire, winning 1st Prizes at competitions in Neuchâtel, Lugano and Winterthur. In addition to his solo and duo performances, Jonas has a passion for chamber music and regularly plays in smaller ensembles. He has also participated in several masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Roberto Paruzzo, Philippe Raskin, Claudio Martinez, Justas Dvarionas, Irena Gulzarova, Tobias Schabenberger and Svetlana Eganian. Beyond his musical pursuits, Jonas is an accomplished fencer and a two-time Basel Champion.

I ROUND / I ROUND

F. Chopin. Etude No. 12 in C minor, Op. 10/12 / Etude No. 12 in C minor, Op. 10/12
W. A. Mozart. Rondo No. 1 in D major, KV 485 / Rondo No. 1 in D major, KV 485
F. Chopin. Nocturne No.19 in E minor, Op. posth. 72/1 / Nocturne No.19 in E minor, Op. posth. 72/1

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. Liszt. "3 Études de concert" · S. 144: Etude No. 3 "Un sospiro" (A Sigh) in D flat major, S. 144/3 / "3 Études de concert" · S. 144: Etude No. 3 "Un sospiro" (A Sigh) in D flat major, S. 144/3
D. Shostakovich. 24 Preliudai, Op. 34
Prelude No. 5
Prelude No. 14
Prelude No. 16 / 24 Preliudai, Op. 34
Prelude No. 5
Prelude No. 14
Prelude No. 16
S. Prokofiev. Four pieces for Piano" · Op. 4: No. 4 "Наваждение" (Diabolic Suggestions) · Prestissimo fantastico / Four pieces for Piano" · Op. 4: No. 4 "Наваждение" (Diabolic Suggestions) · Prestissimo fantastico

Alexandre Resende (2011-05-13)
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Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU) / Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne (HEMU)

Профессор / Professor Guillaume Hersperger

Alexandre Resende was born on May 13th 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began playing the piano at age 8 with Patrick Staeger, who himself had been his teacher when Alexandre was homeschooled. He therefore continued his piano lessons with Bernardo Aroztegui at the Atempy music school in Yverdon-les-Bains in the beginning of 2021. His first piano competition took place on May 28th 2022, the 11th International Piano Competition in Fribourg, where he won first prize as well as the prize for the best interpretation of the mandatory piece in category 1. He has continued to regularly participate in piano competitions since then, such as the CIP International Piano Competition where he won first prize in the final in Paris in 2023 (solo) and 2024 (solo & 4 hands). He then left homeschooling to join the Léon-Michaud school in the 11th grade after skipping 3 years of education, hence him completing school in 2023 at 12 years old instead of 15. Alexandre now studies at the Gymnase Auguste-Piccard in a specialized maturity class since the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year and has also joined the Lausanne Conservatory this year where he is continuing his piano studies with Guillaume Hersperger.

Alexandre Resende was born on May 13th 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began playing the piano at age 8 with Patrick Staeger, who himself had been his teacher when Alexandre was homeschooled. He therefore continued his piano lessons with Bernardo Aroztegui at the Atempy music school in Yverdon-les-Bains in the beginning of 2021. His first piano competition took place on May 28th 2022, the 11th International Piano Competition in Fribourg, where he won first prize as well as the prize for the best interpretation of the mandatory piece in category 1. He has continued to regularly participate in piano competitions since then, such as the CIP International Piano Competition where he won first prize in the final in Paris in 2023 (solo) and 2024 (solo & 4 hands). He then left homeschooling to join the Léon-Michaud school in the 11th grade after skipping 3 years of education, hence him completing school in 2023 at 12 years old instead of 15. Alexandre now studies at the Gymnase Auguste-Piccard in a specialized maturity class since the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year and has also joined the Lausanne Conservatory this year where he is continuing his piano studies with Guillaume Hersperger.

I ROUND / I ROUND

J. S. Bach. Sonata in A minor, BWV 967 / Sonata in A minor, BWV 967
F. Chopin. Nocturne No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 32/2 / Nocturne No. 10 in A flat major, Op. 32/2
N. Kapustin. "Eight Concert Études": No. 8 "Finale" in F minor, Op. 40/8 / "Eight Concert Études": No. 8 "Finale" in F minor, Op. 40/8

II ROUND / II ROUND

F. J. Haydn. Piano Sonata No. 53 in E minor, Hob. XVI:34
II. Adagio
III. Molto vivace / Piano Sonata No. 53 in E minor, Hob. XVI:34
II. Adagio
III. Molto vivace
F. Chopin. Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 45 / Prelude in C sharp minor, Op. 45
A. Resende. "Dance", Op. 3/1 / "Dance", Op. 3/1

Haobo Zhuang (2012-10-26)
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Neuchâtel Conservatory of Music / Neuchâtel Conservatory of Music

Профессор / Professor Raphaël Colin

Haobo was born in October 2012 in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. In 2020, he began studying piano with Professor Raphaël Colin at the Neuchâtel Conservatory of Music. In 2022, he started the Cursus+ program.

Haobo was born in October 2012 in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. In 2020, he began studying piano with Professor Raphaël Colin at the Neuchâtel Conservatory of Music. In 2022, he started the Cursus+ program.

I ROUND / I ROUND

W. A. Mozart. Piano Sonata No. 7 in C major, KV 309
III. Rondo / Piano Sonata No. 7 in C major, KV 309
III. Rondo
F. Chopin. Etude No. 2 in F minor, Op. 25/2 / Etude No. 2 in F minor, Op. 25/2

II ROUND / II ROUND

J. S. Bach. WTC Book 2: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 870 / WTC Book 2: Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 870
S. Rachmaninoff. "Morceaux de salon" (Salon Pieces) · Op.10: No. 3 · "Barcarolle" in G minor / "Morceaux de salon" (Salon Pieces) · Op.10: No. 3 · "Barcarolle" in G minor
O. Messiaen. „Petites esquisses d'oiseaux“ (Little Sketches of Birds): No. 1: „Le Rouge-gorge“ (The Robin) / „Petites esquisses d'oiseaux“ (Little Sketches of Birds): No. 1: „Le Rouge-gorge“ (The Robin)

Selen Yüksel (2011-03-22)
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Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts Music Preparatory School, Turkey / Bilkent University Faculty of Music and Performing Arts Music Preparatory School, Turkey

Професор / Professor Zerin Rasul

Selen Yüksel was born in Ankara in 2011 and received her first piano lessons at the age of six. She attended Part-Time Music School of Bilkent University from 6 years of age to 10. In 2021 she passed Bilkent University Music And Performing Arts exams successfully, and attended the piano class of Prof. Zerin Rasul. She gave concerts with her piano class in Ankara and İzmir. She was awarded with the third price in IV. Adana Rhapsody International Piano Competition, and first prize in Grand Virtuoso Music Competition and was invited to the winners concert in Bonn. Selen participated in the final round of 15th International Volodymyr Krainev Competition for Young Pianists Kharkiv Meets Zurich in 2024. Selen still continues her piano education at eighth grade with Prof. Zerin Rasul.

Selen Yüksel was born in Ankara in 2011 and received her first piano lessons at the age of six. She attended Part-Time Music School of Bilkent University from 6 years of age to 10. In 2021 she passed Bilkent University Music And Performing Arts exams successfully, and attended the piano class of Prof. Zerin Rasul. She gave concerts with her piano class in Ankara and İzmir. She was awarded with the third price in IV. Adana Rhapsody International Piano Competition, and first prize in Grand Virtuoso Music Competition and was invited to the winners concert in Bonn. Selen participated in the final round of 15th International Volodymyr Krainev Competition for Young Pianists Kharkiv Meets Zurich in 2024. Selen still continues her piano education at eighth grade with Prof. Zerin Rasul.

I ROUND / I ROUND

C. Czerny. "The Art of Finger Dexterity" · Op. 740: Etude No. 3 in C major / "The Art of Finger Dexterity" · Op. 740: Etude No. 3 in C major
J. S. Bach. French Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 815
II. Courante
III. Sarabande
IV. Gavotte
V. Air
VI. Menuet / French Suite No. 4 in E flat major, BWV 815
II. Courante
III. Sarabande
IV. Gavotte
V. Air
VI. Menuet

II ROUND / II ROUND

L. van Beethoven. Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 / Piano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2
C. Debussy. Preludes · Book I, L. 117
VIII. "La fille aux cheveux de lin" (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair)
XII. "Minstrels" / Preludes · Book I, L. 117
VIII. "La fille aux cheveux de lin" (The Girl with the Flaxen Hair)
XII. "Minstrels"