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Great musicmaking at the Schubert Competition

Three remarkable pianists captivated the audience in Dortmund

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High Stakes at the Epinal International Piano Competition

Emotional renditions of concertos by Chopin and Prokofiev

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High-tension Showdown at the Long-Thibaud

Saehyun Kim, 17, easily convinces with his terrific interpretation of Rachmaninov's Concerto n°3.

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Riveting Finale at the Gewandhaus

At the 2025 Bach Competition Leipzig, three outstanding pianists bring the audience to their feet

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WFIMC Café: Yuki Hirano

The Vienna-based Violinist talks about the Heifetz Competition in Vilnius

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