Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Daniel Haiduc | GRAND PRIZE | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Daniel Haiduc is a 17 year old young pianist. At the start of the Covid pandemic, his family relocated to Princeton, NJ. During that time, he realized the importance of establishing a meaningful connection with his local music community, and now firmly believes that young musicians must find ways to give back to others. In the past few years he has volunteered to teach piano to young students, played at local senior centers, and participated in recitals to raise money and awareness for the Homefront Organization, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and World Central Kitchen. He is also a Piano Youth Ambassador in the Youth Ambassador Program started by Legacy Arts International in Princeton.

In the past year, Daniel has won the first absolute prize in the 2024 Franz Liszt Center International Piano Competition, the New York Young Performers Prize Competition, and the Orbetello International Online Piano Competition, and was a finalist in the 13th Annual Lyra Music Youth Competition. He has also won first prize at the Piano Teachers Congress of New York Honors Program, third prize at the XIV Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford, CT, and a special prize in the 2022 Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition. He has performed in masterclasses for professors Meng- Chieh Liu, Alessio Bax, Hung-Kuan Chen, Mikhail Voskresensky, Yoheved Kaplinsky, John Perry, Seymour Bernstein, Julian Martin and Boris Petrushansky.

Daniel is currently studying with Professors Hung-Kuan Chen and Tema Blackstone at the Juilliard School Pre-College Division, where he is also a fellow of the Artemisia Akademie. In his free time, Daniel enjoys playing tennis, participating in math competitions, and taking aerial photographs and videos from wherever he travels.

Variations Opus 41, Nikolai Kapustin, 7 minutes 



Sonata Opus 90, 1st Movement, Ludwig Van Beethoven, 5 minutes



Transcendental Etude No. 4, "Mazeppa", Franz Liszt, 8 minutes

Seungyoun Han | 1st prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Seungyoun Han started learning the piano and violin at the age of six. His formal musical training took off at Westminster Abbey Choir School as a chorister. He performed to world leaders including King Charles and Pope Benedict XVI. At the age of 12, he won the Choir Schools' Association Composition Competition.

He went on to study at Lancing College as a Walter Stanton Music Scholar, was the leader of the Symphony Orchestra and left with numerous prizes. He studied with Adrian West and Mateusz Duda, while also as First Violinist of the National Children’s Chamber Orchestra of Great Britain.

Seungyoun graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music under the tutelage of Frank Wibaut. He has since continued to deliver solo recitals at prestigious venues across the UK and beyond.

Piano Sonata 2, Rachmaninov, 19mins 47secs Link: 

Jason Nam | 1st prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Jason Nam is a 17-year-old 11th grader at The Bear Creek School in Washington. He is currently studying with Rufus Choi. He recently performed with the Seattle Symphony in March 2025 as a 2025 Seattle Symphony Young Artist. He is a recipient of the 2023 National Chopin Foundation Scholarship. He has been awarded the Grand prize at the Aloha International Piano Competition, the Grand prize at the KMA scholarship, gold medals both at the concerto division and solo division at the Chopin Northwest Festival, gold medals at the Bach Festival, the Virtuoso Festival, and the Vienna Festival at the Seattle International Piano Competition. He also received the first prize with the Josephine Bryant Memorial Scholarship at PAFE and was selected as a state recitalist for three consecutive years. He received first prize at the American Virtuosos International Music Competition and the Odin International Piano Competition, and top prizes at the Chicago International Piano Competition, Articial San Francisco Piano Competition, and the Bellagrande International Piano Competition.

Jason has participated in the Bowdoin International Music Festival as a student of , Seattle Piano Institute, and will attend Piano Texas 2025 and the Arthur Fraser Piano Competition at Southeastern Piano Festival 2025. He will be featured on NPR’s From the Top in June 2025. He has performed in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Benaroya Hall, and the Herbst Theatre. He has performed with the Bellevue Symphony as a Pacific Northwest Concerto Competition winner, with the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra as the NW Chopin Concerto Competition winner, and performed Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 2 with the Antelope Valley Symphony Orchestra. 

Schumann, Symphonic Etudes Op 13, 18 minutes 21 seconds


Caroline Su | 1st prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


Caroline Su, sixteen, is in tenth grade at McLean High School in McLean, Virginia.  She started piano at age six and studies with Lisa Emenheiser Sarratt.

Caroline won many events such as first place at 2023-2024, 2022-2023 MTNA Virginia state competitions, first at 2022 William Knabe International Competition, first at 2023 AAMS International Competition, first at the Achievement Awards four times, first at 2025 Lichtenberg Competition. She received numerous NVMTA, WMTA, and VMTA awards including Robert Spencer Concerto Competitions.  Caroline performed at Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Millenium Stage, Hungarian Embassy in Washington, DC, Indiana University Auer Hall, and 2024 PYPA Soirée Series.  Caroline attended 2022 Indiana University Piano Academy, 2023 Philadelphia Young Pianist Academy, and 2024 Southeastern Piano Festival at University of South Carolina.  She participated in masterclasses with Ching-Yun Hu, Alon Goldstein, Douglas Humpherys, Michael Lewin, Jerome Lowenthal, and Emile Naoumoff. 

Caroline gives back to her community by performing and leading regularly as a chief intern of the Tacy Foundation.  She enjoys mock trial, and writing and editing for her school magazine. 

Abegg Variations, Schumann, 8.00'

Hungarian Rhapsody no. 6, Liszt, 7.25'

Lina Elwood | 1st prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Lina Elwood, 15, studies the piano with Svitlana Fiorito and Vitaly Starikov.  Lina has won numerous top prizes at regional and international competitions, including Steinway Piano Competition, Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford, Chopin Avenue International Piano Competition in Poland, Burgos International Music Festival Competition in Spain, Renee B. Fisher Competition, J.Y. Park Piano Competition, Schubert Club of Fairfield County Awards Competition, among others.

In addition to her solo performances, Lina has enjoyed playing with orchestras and chamber music groups.  Most recently, Lina was named the winner of Norwalk Symphony Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition and Hamden Symphony Orchestra Young Musicians Concerto Competition for her performance of Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No.2.  Last summer, as a top prize winner in the concerto category of Chopin Avenue International Piano Competition, Lina playsd with the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra and the Warsaw Impressione Orchestra in Poland.

As a winner of various competitions, Lina has performed at Carnegie Weil Recital Hall, DiMenna Center in New York, Vilar Perforing Arts Center in Colorado, and Warsaw National Philharmonic Concert Hall, Ursynow Cultural Center and Palace on the Isle at the Royal Lazienki Park in Poland.

Lina has participated in masterclasses with renowned piano professors and pianists around the world, such as Alexander Korsantia, Andrzej Jasinski, Amy Yang, Bronislawa Kawalla, Victoria Mushkatkol, Miyoko Lotto, Young Hyun Cho, Paul Wirth, and Jefferey Cohen.

Ballade No.2 in B minor, S.171 by Frantz Liszt, Duration: 14:14

Adele Lu | 1st prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Adele Lu is a fourth grader from Fremont, California, who began studying piano at the age of four and a half. She currently studies with Ory Shihor and previously studied with Ying Huang and Jed Galant.

Adele has been recognized in numerous piano competitions. Most recently, she received Honorable Mention in the 2025 MTAC Piano Concerto Solo Competition – Northern Region Solo Division I (through age 12) and won Third Place in the 2025 CAPMT Honors Competition (regional). In 2024, she earned First Prize in the Best Mozart Performance, Second Prize in the Best Bach Performance, and First Prize along with the San Francisco Piano Technicians Guild Special Prize at the East Bay Music Festival. Adele was also selected to perform in the Junior Bach Festival in both 2024 and 2025.

In addition to piano, Adele plays the flute and participated in the Chamber Winds program at the 2024 Golden State Youth Orchestra Summer Conservatory. Besides music, she enjoys playing squash, drawing, origami, and exploring science.

French Suite in G Major - Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, and Gigue, Bach, 6'50''


Jammie Lee | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Inducted in the Classical “30 Under 30” List by CBC Music in 2024, Jammie Lee has carved a distinctive path in the world of classical music. Jammie was the first prize winner of the 2024 biennial WMC McLellan Competition with a $10,000 top prize, where he performed Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. He also earned top honors in national and international competitions, including first prize at the International ENKOR Music Competition, absolute platinum medals at the US-Canadian and Trinity International Music Competitions, and prizes at the Canadian Music Competition and Federation of Canadian Music Festivals National Finals. Despite his illustrious trajectory in music, Jammie is a Bachelor of Science graduate from McGill University and is currently a medical student at the University of Manitoba.

Beginning his musical education under Dr. Seo Jung Won at the prestigious Seoul Arts Center, Jammie moved to Canada, where he continued his studies with Dr. Kyung Kim and Dr. Lawrence Jones at Brandon University. Currently, he is based in Winnipeg. Jammie made his professional debut at age 15 with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra and gave a solo recital as the emerging artist at the 2021 Agassiz Chamber Music Festival. His performances have been featured on CBC News and Winnipeg Classical 107, marking him as a prominent figure in the Canadian music scene.

Transcendental Etude No. 4, S. 139, "Mazeppa", Franz Liszt, 7:20.

Variations Serieuses, Op. 54, Felix Mendelssohn, 11:15.

Zhuoyue Zhang | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


Zhuoyue Zhang, born in 2002 in China, started her musical journey at six years old. In 2012, she started her formal education at the Middle School of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she underwent nine years of professional training under the mentorship of Professor Natalia Filippova. In 2021, Zhuoyue got accepted by the Eastman School of Music, where she is completing her Bachelor of Music degree under the guidance of Professors Natalya Antonova and Ran Dank. At Eastman, she has showcased her artistry in performances in several venues, embracing opportunities for recitals and immersing herself in both solo and chamber music settings.

During these four years in College, Zhuoyue has been selected to participate in various international music festivals. In 2022, she attended the RPPF Music Festival with full scholarships, followed by the Gijón Piano Festival in 2023 and the Bowdoin Music Festival in 2024. This summer, she will be attending Pianofest in Hamptons with full scholarship. These experiences provided her with opportunities to engage in masterclasses with world-class musicians, including Jerome Lowenthal, Logan Skelton, Soyeon Kate Lee, and so on. 

Zhuoyue’s accomplishments include winning First Prize at the 2020 Macau Piano Competition and the 2019 International Young Pianists Competition. Her recent achievements include a series of performances across the United States, Spain, and China, where she has captivated audiences with her expressive interpretations and sincere musicality.


Schumann Fantasie Op.17 in C, the first movement, 12'45

Denis Gougeon Piano Soleil, 6'51

Abigail Chang | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Toccata in e minor BWV 914, J.S. Bach, 7:03; 

https://youtu.be/T7A0QTlzXcg


Jeffrey Zhao | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Jeffrey Zhao is an accomplished young pianist from Bellevue, Washington. At the age of 17, he already possesses an extensive repertoire that includes many Beethoven sonatas and several complete concertos. 

Jeffrey has received over 100 gold medals, first place awards and other top honors in local, regional and international piano competitions. His most recent achievements include being selected as both the gold medalist and the most memorable performer at the 2024 Pacific International Piano Competition as well as the 2024 International German Music Piano Competition, and the first place winner of the senior division in the 2024 Bellevue Symphony Concerto Competition and the the first place 2025 EMTA concerto competition. Jeffrey made his concerto debut with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra in October of 2022. Other accomplishments include being selected as a finalist in the Seattle Symphony Young Artists Concerto Competition, a concerto finalist at the Seattle Young Artists Music Festival and as a finalist for both the 2023 and 2024 Chicago International Piano Competitions. Jeffrey has performed in both Benaroya Hall in Seattle and Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.

Jeffrey has studied piano with Maria Maltseva since 2014. In his free time, Jeffrey skis and pursues competition math.

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 36, 1st movement

Lera Auerbach: Prelude in E minor, Op. 41 No. 4

Shua Cheon | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Shua Cheon, born in 2011, plays the piano and has been admiring other pianists around her since she was very young. Wondering how to make the beautiful sound, she has studied with several teachers during the span of seven years, with her current teacher being Chia-Lin Yang. In her short piano career, Shua placed 3rd in the ENKOR competition in 2024, and having recently passed the audition, she will be joining the Cal Prep chamber program in the coming year to experience playing with other musicians. Besides the piano, Shua has been playing the violin for around five and a half years. She will be taking part in AO in the California Youth Symphony (CYS) next year as well. Shua loves to express a variety of emotions through the piano and will continue to enjoy music throughout her life.

Piano Sonata No. 14 in C# Minor, Op. 27,  No. 2: 3rd movement, Beethoven, 5min 30sec, https://youtu.be/hAR68HX-_18


Hanna Suzuki | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Hanna Suzuki is a 9th grader in Bedford, Massachusetts. She started her piano career at the age 3 and has been a student of the New England Conservatory Preparatory School since she was 9 yeas old. Her current piano teacher is Hitomi Koyama. She not only takes private lessons, but she also explores a broader range of music education such as music theory, chamber music, and A. Ramon Rivera piano seminar.

Hanna has won first place at numerous competitions: American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, Steinway Society of Massachusetts Piano Competition, Elite Int’l Music Competition, Crescendo Int’l Music Competition, and MMTA Bay State Piano Contest. She has also received second place at Chopin Int’l Piano Competition and Paderewski Int’l Piano Competition. Hanna has performed at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall in NYC, Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory of Music, Gasson Hall at Boston College, and Shinshu Int’l Music Village in Japan.

Additionally, Hanna engages in research projects that mix music, acoustics, and computer science. She was honored global awards in the NASA Int'l Space Apps Challenge, selected as one of 10 national finalists in the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, and awarded a national honorable mention by the National Center for Women and Information Technology. For her initiative to teach technical skills in youth communities, Hanna has been honored by the Congressional Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award.


1. Robert Schumann: Piano Sonata No.2 in G minor, Op.22,  1st movement (5:35)

2. Pierre Jalbert: Toccata (5:29)


Peter Parra | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Peter Parra, fourteen, is a freshman at Mountain View High School in California. He studies piano with Professor Corey McVicar at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) Pre-College. Peter is a Young Scholar of the Lang Lang International Music Foundation. 

Starting his piano journey at four, Peter has won numerous competitions. He has earned First Place in CAPMT State Final, US Open, Elevato International, and Marilyn Mindell Piano Competitions, and Second Place at the Chicago International, Music International Grand Prix, USIMC, ENKOR International, KAMSA, and Burlingame Music Club Competitions. Additional accolades include top prizes in MTNA California, Aloha, Ross McKee Foundation, Pacific Music Society, and LA International Liszt Competitions. 

Peter has been awarded full scholarships to prestigious programs including the Aspen Music Festival (2024, 2025), Music@Menlo Young Performers Program (2025), Musikfestspiele Saar in Germany (2025), Frost Chopin Academy (2024), Cleveland Piano Institute (2023, 2025), and Lang Lang Young Scholars Summer Academy at Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing (2025). He was recently appointed as a 2025-26 Culture Ambassador of the Great Wall of China. 

Dedicated to community service, Peter regularly presents outreach concerts. In 2024-25, he performed solo piano and chamber concerts at the Family House of San Francisco for children fighting cancer. His 2023 Elm Court Concert was broadcast on WQED-FM. In 2025, Peter founded and currently directs the Mountain View–Los Altos Region of the Back to Back Project, leading performances that use music to educate, inspire, and heal.

Beyond piano, Peter is a nationally ranked competitive junior ballroom dancer, a math and science enthusiast, and fluent in Chinese. 

Repertoire 1
Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23, F. Chopin, 9 min 25 sec

Repertoire 2
Sonata No. 18 in E flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3, I. Allegro, L. van Beethoven, 5 min 50 sec

Justin Li | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


Sonatine, Ill. Anime by Maurice Ravel, 3:40,

https://youtu.be/PZrti2BiEnc?si=KHyeGCZgruAm1q17


Prelude Op.32 No.5 in G major by Rachmaninov, 4:03

https://youtu.be/fbZSycsNOl8?si=QmEFpx5MyG6IK1HD


6 Études de concert, Op.35 No. 2 ""Automne"" by Cécile Chaminade, 5:50,

https://youtu.be/0ekN7G8p59o?si=dxXpgZJif3898ETT


Emily Dong | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Emily Dong, age 14, is from Los Altos, California. She currently studies piano with Sandra Wright Shen, Piano Chair at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music pre-college division, and French Concert Pianist Matthieu Cognet.

Emily has won top prizes at venues such as the Opus Music Competition (State Level - California), US International Music Competition, Bay Area Global Music Competition, Great Composers Competition, US International Open Music Competition, and the US Open Music Competition. She participated in the 2024 Rushmore Music Festival as a young artist fellow and won first prize at the festival concerto competition. At 2023 Masterworks Festival, she won the Honorable Mention in the Raymond Solo Competition as the youngest contestant. She also enjoyed chamber music through the 2024 Sun Valley Music Festival Advanced Chamber Program.

As a young pianist, Emily has performed in masterclasses for Stephen Hough, Alexander Kobrin, Sean Kennard, Melinda Lee Masur, Taylor Eigsti, and Philip Setzer of the Emerson String Quartet. She also had the honor to play Chopin for Madam Ruth Slenczynska.

Besides music, Emily loves playing badminton and visiting new places.


Polonaise Op 26 No 1 in C sharp minor by F Chopin 6 minutes 12 seconds

https://youtu.be/L_wHjygDpTo

Belinda Zhu | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Belinda Zhu,11 years old from Powell, OH, has been an accomplished pianist since the age of five. She has earned numerous accolades in state, national, and international piano competitions. Some of her most notable achievements include being a prize winner in the MTNA Ohio Junior Piano Performance, earning Silver and Bronze prizes in the Piano Star International Piano Competition Grand Final, and receiving the Distinct Award (Group II) at the 31st Szafarnia International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children. She was also honored with the Judge’s Distinct Award at the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition at the age of 6.

Rondo à la mazur, Op.5 (Chopin, Frédéric) 9min

Ravel Jeux d'eau, 6min

Elizabeth Levine | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Elizabeth Levine is a 12-year-old pianist and visual artist based in New York City. She studies piano with Yukimi Song and has performed more than 15 times at Carnegie Hall, including appearances at both Weill and Zankel Halls. In 2023, she made her orchestral debut with the Somerset Symphony Orchestra, and in 2024, she attended major international festivals, including the XXIX International Piano Festival “Chopin Summer” in Busko-Zdrój, Poland—where she was the youngest pianist invited to perform and participate in masterclasses, and the International Summer Academy at Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria. Elizabeth will present a solo concert at the National Opera Center in New York, NY to benefit the World Wildlife Fund, perform at the Triumph of the Keys Gala in Galveston, Texas, and attend the Vivace International Music Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina, in the summer of 2025.

Elizabeth has earned top prizes in more than 25 international piano competitions. Highlights include First Prize at the International Grande Music Competition; Gold Medal at the AADGT Album of the Young Gifted Performers; First Prize and the Baroque Award at the Piano Teachers Congress of New York Honors Program; Grand Prize at the New York Laureate International Music Competition; Grand Prix at the Glory International Piano Competition; First Prize at the Franz Liszt Center International Piano Competition; First Prize at the Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey; and the Golden Star Award and a perfect score at the Elite International Competition. She was awarded Second Prize at both the Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford, Connecticut, and the Henle International Piano Competition. She received the Silver Medal in the Grand Final of the Piano League Piano Star International and Third Prize at the Spotlight International Piano Competition. She has performed in masterclasses with distinguished artists such as Eteri Andjaparidze, Dr. Michael Berkovsky, and Dr. Krystian Tkaczewski.

An enthusiastic chamber musician, Elizabeth has performed chamber music with The Chamber Music Center of New York and has participated in summer chamber music programs led by faculty from the Mannes School of Music and musicians from the New York Philharmonic. She is also a member of the Youth Roster for Concerts in Motion, providing live and virtual performances for elderly and homebound individuals.

In addition to music, Elizabeth is a nationally recognized visual artist. Two of her flag designs were exhibited at Rockefeller Center as part of international art showcases, and a stamp she designed was selected for Easterseals’ 2024 national campaign, distributed to over 20 million households. Her artwork has also been featured in The Week Junior magazine and displayed at the American CLEANPOWER trade show. In April 2022, she appeared on The Today Show to speak about her artistic inspiration.

Etude in C sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4, Frédéric Chopin (2:00)
https://youtu.be/h4tmaQOM32c

Abegg Variations, Op. 1, Robert Schumann (8:27)
https://youtu.be/WkZbtfJ_tv8

WTC, Book 1: Prelude & Fugue No. 3 in C-Sharp Major, BWV 848, J. S. Bach (3:53)
https://youtu.be/-_wVsonvDjI

Kai Zavislak | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Kai Zavislak, a 4th grader at BASIS, started learning piano at 4 and currently studies with Dr. Xing Chen. He has also taken lessons from Dr. Steven Spooner, John McCarthy, Nagisa Ariza, and Lena Grozman. He passed RCM level 8 piano with Distinction and has won first prizes at several competitions, such as Pacific Musical Society & Foundation, American Soloist International Music Competition, Bach International Music Competition, Elevato Stanza Junior Piano Competition, Great Composers Competition - Best Mozart and Beethoven Performances, Colors of Chopin International Piano Competition, King’s Peak International Music Competition, Piano Competition Online, and US International Open Music Competition. He also received awards from 32nd International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth, Szafarnia (3rd place), International New Star Competition (2nd place), KAMSA, US Open Music Competition, and was invited to perform for the Junior Bach Festival and upcoming Chicago International Music Competition and Festival as well as Tianjin Juilliard Piano Festival. He cherishes the experience of playing with other musicians, e.g. playing Kinder Trio by Klengel with a cellist and a violinist from Juilliard. In addition to piano, Kai enjoys voice, ballet, drama, arts, STEM, and programming. 

Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 906, Johann Sebastian Bach,  2:36

Piano Sonata Pathétique 3rd Movement, Ludwig van Beethoven, 4:27

Waltz in E minor, B.56, Frédéric Chopin, 1:55

Toccata Etude, Josef Dichler, 1:20

Caroline Zhang | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Caroline Zhang is a fourth grader in the gifted program at Somerset Elementary. She has been studying piano with Maria Maltseva for almost three years. During this short stretch of time time, she has earned  many top prizes from local, regional & international piano competitions, including Chopin Northwest (silver), Enkor (second prize), International French Music Competition (gold), Pacific Northwest Piano Competition (gold), Pacific International Piano Competition (gold & most memorable award), EMTA Scholarship Competition (2nd place), and various SIPF events (four gold medals for Virtuoso Artists, Bach and Classical). Her most recent achievement is the Grand Prix award from the Russian Chamber Music Festival, 2024. Caroline is a self-motivated, musical and determined young pianist, who also enjoys ballet, Chinese dance, reading, writing and various outdoor activities. 

Nocturne in D flat major op27 no2 by Chopin , 6 minutes 

Sonata in C major, K 330 by Wolfgang Mozart 5 minutes 

Maggie Wu | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Maggie Wu, age 9, from San Jose, California. Maggie started her piano lesson at age of 5, and currently studies piano with Hans Boepple. Maggie has won numerous top awards in prestigious competitions, including 1st Place at Glory Piano Competition, 1st Place at Great Composer - Rising Talents of Americas, 2nd Place at Bay Area Piano Competition, and Honorable Mention in Young Artist Award at United States International Music Competition. Maggie debuted in Junior Recital at 2024 PianoTexas International Piano Festival, and had master class with Mr. Harold Martina and Dr. Igor Resnianski. Besides music and piano, Maggie loves visual arts and practices a variety of art mediums, her art work has won numerous awards in regional and national art contests such as Federal Duck Stamp Contest and IAMA Youth Art Contest and Exhibition.

1. Beethoven - Sonata in G Major, Op 49, No 2  I. Allegro, ma non troppo  II. Tempo di Menuetto (6')

2. Chopin - Etude in F minor, Op.25, No.2 (1'35'')

3. Debussy - Arabesque No .1 in E Major (4')

Natalie Sun | 2nd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


As a winner of the Utah Symphony's 64th Salute to Youth Concerto Competition, pianist Natalie Sun became the youngest soloist in the orchestra's history at age eight, performing the first movement of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 24.

This milestone performance is one of many highlights in Natalie’s rapidly emerging career. She has appeared as a soloist with the Timpanogos Symphony Orchestra, the Utah Philharmonic Orchestra, the American Fork Symphony, and the Ogden Chamber Orchestra, among others. Natalie has also earned First Prize in numerous state, regional, and national competitions, including the 2025 Utah State University PianoFest Competition, the 2023 and 2024 Salt Lake Piano Competition, and the Ogden Piano Festival and Competition (solo and concerto divisions). Most recently, she was awarded First Prize in the Great Composers International Piano Competition for Best Prokofiev Performance.

Natalie is currently a third-grade student at Challenger School in Salt Lake City. She began studying piano at the age of four with her mother and now studies under Professor Jihea Hong-Park of Brigham Young University.

Outside of music, Natalie has a deep love for animals and aspires to become both a concert pianist and a veterinarian.

1.Impromptu No.1 in A flat major, Op. 29. Frédéric Chopin. 4:16

2.Fantasia in C minor BWV 906. J.S. Bach. 2:26

3.Prelude op 12 no 7.  Prokofiev. 2:33

4.Etude op. 72 no. 6. Moszkowski 1:35

Annika Gho | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Annika Gho is a junior at Saratoga High School. She has been playing the piano since the age of five and is currently studying under Ms. Anjela Asryan. She has received top prizes in competitions such as the Charleston International Music Competition, US Open Music Competition, CAPMT, and the Ghiglieri Competition and was invited twice to the Junior Bach Festivals in 2022 and 2024. Annika also completed a high school diploma from the National Guild of Piano Under American College of Musicians along with ABRSM Grade 8 Performance Exam with Distinction Honors. 

In addition, she shares her passion for music through biweekly performances with the Polar Bears Music Group and her school’s Tri-M Music Honor Society. She has also helped plan benefits concerts and her school’s annual Chamber Music Festival. 

Besides the piano, Annika plays violin with Saratoga High School’s elite ensemble, Saratoga Strings, that was invited to perform at the 2023 Midwest Clinic and the 2025 National Orchestra Festival. She also enjoys video editing, running, and writing stories for her school’s newspaper.


Henry Courtney | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Henry Courtney is a 17-year old pianist and vocalist from Corona del Mar, CA. He currently studies piano with Craig Richey, having previously studied with Aleli Tibay and Margery Burger. He is twice a Panel Honors winner of the Music Teachers’ Association of California (MTAC). He has garnered top prizes in the Southern California Junior Bach Festival (SCJBF) Regional Competition and Complete Works Audition, the California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) Honors Competition and Contemporary Competition, the International Association of Professional Music Teachers (IAPMT) Concours International, and the Concordia Music Competition.

Henry is also a classical voice singer, currently studying with Milena Kitic. He began singing when he was 7 years old with the All-American Boys Chorus. He has appeared in productions with the LA Opera and the Parnassus Society. This past year, he performed the title role in his school’s production of Le Nozze di Figaro.

The Cat and the Mouse, A. Copland, 4:03

https://youtu.be/lQG6nW6G5gY

Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 in C-sharp Minor, F. Liszt, 11:19

https://youtu.be/kHg6P-2Naks

Duetto No. 1 in E Minor,, BWV 802, J. S. Bach, 2:46

https://youtu.be/2IhDOVnUBow

Olivia Tu | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Olivia Tu is a 16-year old attending Lynbrook High School in San Jose, California. She has been playing piano since the age of six and studies under Professor Hans Boepple. She has received top prizes in state and international piano competitions, including 2023 Chicago International Music Competition, North Texas Young Artists, WPTA Finland, 2024 Bellagrande International Music Competition First Prize, 2023 and 2024 MTAC Solo Competition, Enkor Music Competition, MTNA California State Senior Division Alternate, Great Composers Music of the 19th Century First Prize, Bradshaw and Buono, and was a Ross Mckee Laureate. She has received masterclasses from Steven Spooner, Gabor Farkas, Armen Babakhanian, Arthur Greene, Robert Shannon, Stephen Drury, and HieYon Choi. She has attended Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute Piano Program and PianoTexas in the past. 

In addition, she plays violin in the California Youth Symphony Senior Orchestra and school Chamber Orchestra, and has attended California All-State orchestra in 2024. Outside of music, she enjoys psychology, reading, writing in her school newspaper and magazine, and volunteering in her community to teach music.

Piano Sonata No.1, Carl Vine, 10:16

Barcarolle in F-Sharp Major, Frederic Chopin, 9:05 

Joshua Tittiranonda | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


Joshua Tittiranonda is a piano student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music studying under Dr. Chia-lin Yang. He has been playing piano for nine years, and joined the conservatory in 2021. He has been awarded numerous prizes including at ENKOR IPC, MIMA YAC, Finland WPTA, and Berkeley Etude Club YAC.

Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57; Ludwig van Beethoven; 10:06

Eight Concert Études, No. 1, ""Prelude""; Nikolai Kapustin; 2:08

Stanley Hyun | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Stanley’s piano journey started at age six. Stanley attends the Precollege program at Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Dr Kayoung An. Stanley is drawn to the dynamism and versatility of the piano. Stanley has won awards and performed at Weill Recital Hall and Zankel Hall in Carnegie Hall as well as at Merkin Hall, DiMenna Center, Greenfield Hall and Mikowsky Recital Hall. Outside of piano, Stanley enjoys computer programming, conducting, biking, traveling and hanging out with friends. 

Scherzo No 2 in B Flat Minor Op 31, Chopin, 10 min 24 sec


Visions Fugitives Op 22, No 4 Animato, Prokofiev, 1 min 4 sec 

Cady Ang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Cady Ang was born in June 2011 and has been living in San Diego, California. She began playing the piano at the age of 5; Since 2019, she has been studying with Alexander Mirolyan. In 2023, in her first live piano competition, Cady was awarded 3rd place in the Goodlin Scholarship Competition hosted by MTAC San Diego. In 2024, Cady participated in several live and online competitions, winning multiple awards. She performed at New York City’s Carnegie Hall (Weill Recital) in April 2025.

Besides playing the piano, Cady is also an avid figure skater since age 6, and has been participating in USFS competitive figure skating. Cady is currently an 8th grader at the Bishop’s School. In her free time, she enjoys reading, spending time with friends, traveling with family, and visiting her cousins in the SF Bay Area.

Fantaisie Impromptu Op.66, F. Chopin, 5:32

Sonata in C minor K.115, D. Scarlatti, 3:34

Vivian Wu | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Vivian Wu, age 15, studies with Ory Shihor. She has won prizes in the MTAC piano solo competition, United States Open Music Competition, United States International Open Music Competition, American Protégé Competition, and has been selected to perform in the Junior Bach Festival multiple times. In addition to piano, Vivian enjoys sleeping, physics, and painting. 

Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38, Frederic Chopin, 7:38

Eugene Baker | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Eugene Baker has pursued piano studies since the age of six, refining his technique under the mentorship of Tommaso Cogato since 2020. His exceptional dedication has led him to achieve accolades in numerous competitions, including third prize at the 2024 San Francisco International Piano Competition and multiple scholarships for excellence in music performance. His playing has been described as 'Powerful, majestic, beautiful.' Simultaneously, Eugene has pursued violin studies since the age of eight, and studied under the guidance of Mariarosaria D’Aprile since 2022. He has performed in numerous orchestras and ensembles, including two seasons with California All-State Orchestras, one season with the Valley Dance Theatre Pit Orchestra, and four seasons with the Livermore-Amador Symphony Youth Orchestra. Eugene has served as both Concertmaster and Pianist for his Middle School Advanced Orchestra. As a volunteer musician, he performs piano and violin at the local community nursing home. In his free time, Eugene enjoys photography and simulated racing.  

Sonata for Piano No. 14 in C-sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 (“Moonlight”), III. Presto agitato–Ludwig van Beethoven–5:42

Ethan Zhao | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Ethan Zhao is a fourteen-year-old pianist from Urbana Middle School in Maryland. He began studying piano at the age of seven under Mrs. San-Qing Lu Bennaman and has developed a deep passion for classical music.

Ethan has won top prizes in prestigious competitions, including the MSMTA Spring Festival Piano Solo Competition, the Miriam Shields Gottlieb Competition, and the Washington Universal Piano Competition. He has also been recognized in international competitions such as the International Young Artists Piano Competition, the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, and the Thomas F. Hulbert International Piano Competition.

Beyond competitions, Ethan has been invited to perform at distinguished venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Bulgarian Embassy, and the Washington International Piano Festival. Passionate about sharing his music, he has spent the past three years performing at local senior centers, bringing joy and connection to his community.

Piano has taught Ethan discipline, patience, and perseverance, shaping his confidence and helping him express emotions in ways words cannot. It has become not only a creative outlet but also a meaningful part of his identity.

Outside of piano, Ethan enjoys swimming, reading, and running.


Alton Zhong | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Alton Zhong, a 9th grade student in California, USA. He started piano lessons with Mr. Tian-Hsien Shih and Ms. Carol Wang, and is currently studying with Dr. Natsuki Fukasawa. 

Besides piano, Alton plays viola at school orchestras. In his spare time, he also tutors elementary school and middle school students. 

In addition, Alton enjoys playing tennis along with other racquet sports. 

Impromptu in E-flat Major, Op. 90, No. 2, Schubert, 4 minutes 52 minutes.

Polonaise in C Sharp Minor Op. 26, No. 1, Chopin, 5 minutes 37 seconds.

Lyra Song | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


Lyra Song, a fifth grader, started her piano studies at the age of 4. She is currently studying under Chia-Lin Yang at the Pre-college Division of San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Lyra won several piano competitions including USIMC, WPTA Finland International Piano Competition, Elite International Music competition, and ENKOR music competition. Lyra also attended multiple piano summer camps including IU summer piano academy, CIM Young Artist Piano seminar, MSM piano summer program and Colburn piano summer program. Lyra is also studying cello at SFCM, winning cello competitions (including first place in ENKOR strings competition), playing in orchestras and chamber groups, and attending chamber camps as a cellist (Heifetz, Rushmore festival, Cest Bon academy).

Un Sospiro, Liszt, 5:50

Pavane pour une infante défunte, Ravel, 6:00

Claire Zhang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Claire Zhang, age 15, studies piano with Robert Schwartz at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College Division. Claire has won prizes at the Aloha International Music Competition, KAMSA Competition, ENKOR Competition, United States International Music Competition, Charleston International Music Competition, American Protégé Competition, and was selected to perform in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Junior Bach Festival. She has performed at venues including the concert and recital halls at the San Francisco Conservatory of music, as well as Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. She has played in masterclasses for John Perry, Sasha Starvevich, and Jean-David Coen. Apart from piano, Claire also plays the violin and enjoys playing chamber music. She will be attending Boston University Tanglewood Institute’s Young Piano Program this summer.

Prelude and Fugue in A-flat Major BWV 886 WTC II, J.S. Bach (6') 

Scherzo No.4 in E Major Op. 54, Frederic Chopin (11')

Max Wang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Max Wang, 12, is a 7th grader from Miller Middle School, San Jose. He currently studies

with Prof. John McCarthy.


Max has been a prize winner of the Pacific Musical Society & Foundation Competition,

Charleston International Piano Competition, KAMSA Competition, San Francisco Artciál

International Piano Competition, USIMC /CMTANC Competition, USOMC Competition,

Junior Bach Festivals, CAPMT Contemporary and Honors Competitions, and MTAC

Northern Region Music Competition.


Max has attended the Artciál International Piano Festival and Bay PianoFest. He has had

the honor to participate in masterclasses/private classes with Prof. Yoshikazu Nagai, Prof.

Sharon Mann, Prof. Jeffrey Cohen, Prof. Alvin Chow, Prof. Dan Zhaoyi, Prof. Esther Jeehae

Ahn and Prof. Awadagin Pratt.


Max has also partnered with SpiritCare Ministry to Seniors and MorningStar Senior Center

as their young pianist playing for the seniors.


While not playing piano, Max can be found on the golf course or at home with his math,

science, and books.

Sonata No. 18 in E-Flat Major, Op. 31 No. 3, I. Allegro, Ludwig van Beethoven, 6:04

Nocturne No. 7 in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27 No. 1, Frederic Chopin, 5:17

Études pour piano, Book II, VIII: Fém. Vivace risoluto, con vigore, György Ligeti, 2:39


Karen Du | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 I am currently a 14-year-old freshman at Hillsborough High School, and I began learning piano at the age of five. When I was six, I started taking lessons with Dr. Lam, and for all nine years with her, I have attended multiple piano competitions each year. Outside of piano, I am also part of my school’s choir program and have taken vocal lessons since I was eight. I also enjoy playing tennis, am a member of the school’s tennis team, and I like programming.

Pagodes from Estampes by Claude Debussy, 5'15"

Variation in E Major on a German song, Op posthume by Frederic Chopin, 6'08"

Karen Matsui | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Karen Matsui is a freshman at Valley Christian High School and an Honor Fellow in Piano Performance at the Conservatory Program. She began piano at age 5 with a perfect pitch. 

Over the years, Karen has won numerous prizes in prestigious competitions. Some of her notable wins include the First Prizes in Marian Filice Piano Competition at Gavilan College 2025, United States Open Music Competition 2024,2022, New Star International Competition 2024, Second Prize in Pacific Musical Society (Composition) 2024, First Prize in the Great Masters International Piano Competition 2023. Karen is the first recipient of an inaugural “Think Music Award” Scholarship sponsored by Steinway Artist Alumni Elliot Wuu at Valley Christian School.

Other notable awards include Underrated Composer Prize and Honorary Mention in Carol Zeiter Piano Competition 2025, Winner of Junior Bach, Elevato, MTAC Solo Category, Silicon Valley Music Competition, United States International Music Competition among others. Karen has honored to participate in masterclasses with Prof. Victor Rosenbaum, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, David Cohen, Elliot Wuu and Yoshikazu Nagai. 

Karen is also an outstanding chamber musician. Karen’s piano and violin Duo won the First Prize in US Open Music Competition 2024. Also Karen’s Valley Christian Junior High Piano Trio was awarded First Prizes at the USIMC 2023 and the Santa Cruz Youth Chamber Music Competition 2023. The Trio was invited to the Music For All national Chamber Music Festival 2023 in Indianapolis. 

As an avid improviser since she was 7 years old, Karen has been invited to perform at the Improvisation Honor’s Recital at the MTAC Annual Convention 2023, 2024. Karen's Improvisational work also received the First Prize at CAPMT Creative Vision Contest in 2023. Most recently, Karen’s original composition received Second Prize in the Golden Key Piano Composition Competition, and was invited to perform at the World Composers Recital in Vienna in the summer of 2024.

This summer 2025, Karen is excited to spend summer at Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) Young Pianist Program in Massachusetts.

Debussy: L'isle Joyeuse

https://youtu.be/5IUsvV7-Da8

Minako Tokuyama: Musica Nara for Piano, Op. 25

https://youtu.be/RWYVYvizHi8




Junya Jiang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Junya Jiang began her musical journey at the age of six and achieved both Trinity College London Performance Diploma (ATCL) and Associate Diploma in Music, Australia (AmusA) with Distinction. Junya has garnered top prizes in numerous prestigious competitions, including the 2024 Vienna Virtuoso Festival Music Competition First Prize and Judges’ Best Piano Performance Award. 

Fantasie Impromptu Op.66 by Chopin 5min35sec

Ballard No.3 by Chopin 7min 45sec 



Katheryn Chan | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


 Katheryn (Katie) Chan, 14 years old, is a passionate young pianist from Chandler, Arizona. She started playing the piano at the age of four with Ms. Hong Zhu. She was the Arizona state winner for 2023 and 2024 Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Competition, as well as a semifinalist at 2024 Kaufman International Youth Piano Competition. She was also the 1st place winner in many other competitions, including Steinway/Avanti Piano Competition, United States International Music Competition, Galaxie Y. International Competition, Arizona Young Artists Competition, and Young Musicians Concerto Competition organized by Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestras. Katie enjoys competitive speech and debate, writing, and science research. In her spare time, she also loves reading, tennis, and skiing.

Gargoyles, I, III, IV (Liebermann, Lowell, 7:36, https://youtu.be/GkBbs-6131A

Ballade II (Chopin, Frédéric, 7:07, https://youtu.be/FgMu5d8tSK4

Sophie Gang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Sophie Gang is an accomplished and passionate young pianist. Born with an innate love for classical music, Sophie has dedicated a decade to honing her skills, resulting in an impressive array of achievements and recognitions.

Sophie's musical journey began at an early age, and she quickly distinguished herself as a young talented classical pianist. With the rigorous training, Sophie emerged as a ten-time winner of the New Jersey Music Teachers Association (NJMTA) Young Musicians Competition and the Music Educators Association of New Jersey (MEA) Annual Piano Competitions. She was also a winner in Steinway Piano Competition.

Sophie's musical prowess also extends to her role as the founder and performer of the Vivace Youth Performing Group. She organizes and coordinates seasonal piano concerts at local senior centers and libraries, bringing the joy of music to the community.

Sophie Gang's unwavering dedication, steadfast commitment, and remarkable talent in music make her an endearing figure in her community.  Her consistent contributions enrich the lives of those around her.

Name of Piece 1:  Rondo in A minor, Op. 59 (to be converted in audio for the first round)

Composer: Kabalevsky
Time: 6'14

Name of Piece 2:  Sonata Op. 22, No. 11, 4th movement
Composer: Beethoven
Time: 6'19


Eric Wang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Eric Wang is an eighth grader at Wilmette Junior High School and a merit scholar at the Music Institute of Chicago, where he studies piano with Dr. Matt Hagle. A highly accomplished young pianist, Eric has won top prizes in many local, national, and international competitions. Recently, he won the 2024-2025 MTNA Illinois State Piano Competition (Junior Division) and was named Alternate in the MTNA East Central Division Competition. He is also a two-time winner of the Walgreens National Concerto Competition, and a first-place winner in the Carmel Klavier International Competition, Society of American Musicians Competition, and Bach with a View International Competition. Additionally, he has earned prizes in the Franz Schubert International Competition, Steinway Piano Competition, ISMTA Competition, and DePaul Concerto Competition, among others. 

Eric made his orchestral debut with the Chicago Arts Orchestra, performing as a soloist in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, he was featured in the Young Steinway Concert Series at the Skokie Public Library. He has also participated in masterclasses with renowned pianists and composers, including Alan Chow, Norman Krieger, Reena Esmail, Silvia Wang, and Marta Aznavoorian.

Beyond his achievements as a soloist, Eric is an avid chamber musician and co-founder of Music Ambassadors, a community outreach program that brings free concerts to senior communities. Since its launch in summer 2022, Eric and fellow musicians have performed 28 free concerts for seniors in the North Shore and Chicago area. In addition to piano, Eric plays viola and enjoys golf.

1. Sonata in A Minor, K 310, I. Allegro maestoso, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; 4'21"  https://youtu.be/bPwsdpm-E0w

2. Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor, Op. 20. Frédéric Chopin; 9'37"

Chase Wang | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Chase Wang, from Cupertino, California, began studying piano at the age of five. He won First Place in the 2021 U.S. Open Music Competition (Piano Romantic, Elementary category) and earned Third Place in the 2022 U.S. Open Music Competition (Piano Junior category). Currently a student in the San Francisco Conservatory of Music’s Young People's Program, Chase performed at the 2024 San Francisco Flower Piano event and was awarded Second Place in the 2025 American Protégé International Piano & Strings Competition (Young Musicians, Age 5–10 Category).

Chase has a deep love for music across many genres. He finds playing the piano both calming and fulfilling, and he takes great joy in sharing music with others. In addition to music, Chase is an accomplished chess player who enjoys pursuits that engage both creativity and intellect.

Children’s Corner, L. 113 - I. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum, Claude Debussy, 2:38, (preferred for first round)

Rondo in D Major, K. 485, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 5:31

William Chu | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


William Chu is a 10-year-old student at Bullis Charter School in Los Altos, and a first-time winner of the 2025 Rabinowitch Piano Competition at the Palo Alto branch. He has been studying piano for four years and has performed in recitals at Peery Piano Academy where he is a student at. William enjoys learning new music and works hard to improve his playing. The best part of learning piano, according to him, is the feeling of mastering difference pieces. His favorite subject at school is math. At home, he is a loving and caring big brother who always tries to make his little sister feel safe and happy. In his free time, William enjoys playing Nintendo Switch, solving Rubik’s Cubes, watching NBA games, and eating his favorite treat—fried sesame mochi red bean balls.

Sonata in F Major, Hob. XVI:23 I. Allegro Moderato, J. Haydn, 3:50


Mazurka in A Minor, Op. 67, No. 4 F. Chopin, 3:20



Evelyn Hua | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Evelyn Hua, a remarkably talented young girl of six, possesses a deep and abiding passion for music. Her journey with the piano commenced at the tender age of four, revealing a natural aptitude and dedication that has propelled her to extraordinary heights. Over the past two years, Evelyn has not only diligently honed her skills but has also achieved remarkable success in musical competitions, showcasing her exceptional talent and artistry. A recent and particularly significant milestone in her burgeoning career was her debut performance at the prestigious Carnegie Hall, a testament to her hard work and extraordinary musical gifts.

Currently enrolled in Kindergarten at the Harker School, Evelyn balances her rigorous academic pursuits with her demanding musical endeavors. Her intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn extend beyond the classroom, mirroring the same dedication she applies to her piano studies. While the piano holds a central place in her life, Evelyn also embraces a variety of other creative and physical activities. She finds joy and self-expression through dance and art, exploring different avenues for her innate creativity. Furthermore, Evelyn cherishes the simple pleasures of childhood, including spending quality time playing and interacting with her beloved friends and family, highlighting her well-rounded and joyful approach to life.

1. Fountain in the Rain, William Gillock, (2'7'') - please convert this piece for audio

2. Piano Sonata, Hob XVI: 1 1st movement: Allegro, Haydn, (2'6'')

3. Ivan Sings, Aram Khachaturian, (1'56'')

Yolanda Wan | 3rd prize | Piano | 12th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition


Yolanda began her piano studies at the age of four and has since developed a deep passion for music. Over the past few years, she has earned multiple awards in prestigious competitions, showcasing her dedication and talent.  

Key Achievements (Music Competitions):

-Year 2025 16th World Open Music Competition 1st Prize Grande Performer 

-Year 2025 WA Pianists Competition (WAPC) Grade 8 Recital First Prize Winner 

-Year 2025WA Pianists Competition (WAPC) Grade 8 Solo First Prize Winner 

-Year 2025 WA Pianists Competition (WAPC) Age Group 8 and Under Recital 3rd Prize Winner

-Year 2025 Yoon Sen Lee Music School Grade 8 Fastest Learner Competition First Prize Winner 

-Year 2025 Fremantle Eisteddfod Age Group 8 and Under Recital 2nd Prize Winner

-Year 2025 Fremantle Eisteddfod Piano Duet Age 10 and Under 2nd Prize Winner 

-Year 2024 WA Pianists Competition (WAPC) Grade 6 Solo Third Prize Winner 

-Year 2024 Fremantle Eisteddfod Age Group 8 and Under Recital 2nd Prize Winner

-Year 2023 WA Pianists Competition (WAPC) Grade 4 Recital Second Prize Winner 

-Year 2023 Fremantle Eisteddfod Grade 4 Solo 2nd Prize Winner

-Year 2023 Fremantle Eisteddfod Grade 3 Solo 2nd Prize Winner

-Year 2022 Fremantle Eisteddfod Grade 1 Solo 2nd Prize Winner

Interests:

Beyond piano, Yolanda enjoys reading, drawing and creative arts, which complement her musical expression.  

Aspiration:  

She is excited to share her love for music at the ENKOR Piano Competition and looks forward to new learning experiences.  


Italian Concerto BWV 971 1st Movement, JS Bach, 4 mins 8 seconds

https://youtu.be/Nndm5YrQxLo

From the diary of a fly, Bela Bartok,1 min 49 seconds

https://youtu.be/x3cDY7v1524