candidates

Hin-Yat Tsang A Young Steinway Artist, Hin-Yat Tsang is the winner of the International Piano-Campus (Paris), Asian Chopin (Tokyo), and Manchester Concerto Competitions. Tsang is also a top prizewinner and laureate of the Maria Canals (Barcelona), James Mottram (Manchester), Manhattan (New York), Gina Bachauer Young Artists (Salt Lake City), and Hong

Elzbieta Bilicka Elzbieta Bilicka, a native of Poland, has been an active soloist with various orchestras in Poland, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and the U.S.  Her recitals and recordings have been featured on BBC Radio, Central New York’s Classic FM, Polish TV Culture, and Polish Radio Koszalin. In 2021, Elzbieta released her debut

Quanzhou Yan Quanzhou Yan has performed in many concerts and given solo recitals in many cities as well as participated in national and international festivals. Mr. Yan won top awards in many competitions, including First Prize at the National Bakhchiyeva Piano Competition in 2013 (Russia), First Prize at the 10th “Way to Master” International Piano

Xinyao Feng Chinese pianist Xinyao Feng is a laureate of the ninth New York International Piano Competition, a biennial event presented under the auspices of the Stecher and Horowitz Foundation. Ms. Feng has given recitals throughout China, Asia, Europe, and the United States. Her playing displays fine technical range, polished tonal crafting,

Chaojun Yang Applauded by enthusiastic audiences worldwide for her musical poetry, expressivity, and powerful virtuosity, pianist Chaojun Yang has enjoyed an international performing career since the age of 4. With her consistently exciting and dynamic performances, she has appeared on concert stages in Shanghai—her native city, as well as in Hong

Ji-Hyang Gwak A prizewinner of numerous competitions, pianist Ji-Hyang Gwak has garnered international praise for her versatility, energy, and technical mastery. As a performing solo artist, chamber musician, and pedagogue, she has made appearances across the United States, the Czech Republic, England, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, and Korea. Ms. Gwak was

Alexander Yau Alexander Yau, an eminent young Australian pianist, has developed himself as a versatile musician incorporating his many musical talents as a chamber musician, vocalist, conductor, and composer.  He has performed as soloist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Queensland Symphony Orchestra, and SBS Youth Orchestra in Rachmaninoff’s first three concerti,

Nianyi Huang As the youngest classical pianist signed by leading Chinese brand Hailun Pianos in 2020, Nianyi Huang is a highly active performer and recitalist. In 2021, he gave a seven-concert recital tour in China, performing in venues such as Long Gang Concert Hall in Shenzhen City, Hefei Theatre in Anhui Province, and Handan

Seolyeong Jeong A native of South Korea, pianist Seolyeong Jeong made her solo recital debut at the Kumho Art Hall in Seoul, Korea, when she was 13. As an active performer, Seolyeong was featured in various prestigious venues and concerts, including the New York Piano Festival and Competition Gala Concert at

Anastasiia Kliuchereva Eighteen-year-old pianist Anastasiia Kliuchereva is currently studying with Prof. Mikhail Voskresensky and Prof. Pavel Gililov at the Mozarteum University Salzburg, Austria. She is also a scholarship recipient of the International Academy of Music in Liechtenstein and takes part in the intensive-study weeks held there.  Anastasiia has won numerous prizes