Results Announcement

 

2025 World Children and Youth Piano Competition

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The 2025 World Children and Youth Piano Competition drew to a successful close on [2025.12.26], evolving into a globally recognized stage where young piano talents can showcase their brilliance. This distinguished event brought together passionate young pianists from across the globe, challenging them to demonstrate their piano performance skills, musical interpretation creativity, and cross-cultural expression charm in a high-stakes music contest.

Jury Conducts Rigorous and Transparent Evaluation

The professional jury, consisting of renowned pianists, music professors, and industry experts, adhered to the principles of rigor, fairness, and transparency throughout multiple evaluation rounds. Judges assessed the entries based on two core dimensions: piano performance skills (including finger dexterity, dynamics control, rhythm accuracy, and emotional delivery) and musical creative presentation (such as thematic depth, stylistic innovation, and cross-cultural relevance).

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• Piano Performance Skills: Evaluations focused on the contestants' command of complex piano techniques, such as stable performance of high-difficulty arpeggio and scale sequences, precise control of tempo and rhythm changes, and the ability to enhance musical appeal through the integration of touch sensitivity and emotional expression.

• Musical Creative Presentation: Standout entries included reinterpreting classic piano pieces with modern playing styles (e.g., adapting Beethoven’s classical sonatas with jazz improvisation elements) or original piano works (e.g., compositions exploring youth growth, the beauty of nature, or the power of friendship).

• Cross-Cultural Relevance: Works that combined African traditional rhythmic patterns with Western classical piano structures, or integrated Asian folk music melodies into modern piano composition, showcased exceptional cross-cultural music integration vision.

Awardees Announced: Celebrating Global Piano Excellence

Notification emails and SMS are currently being sent to the awardees. Congratulations to all winners for distinguishing themselves in this intense competition through their exquisite piano skills, innovative musical interpretation ideas, and unwavering dedication to piano art.

 

• Outstanding Works Highlights

  • A contestant reinterpreted classic piano folk melodies with modern and diverse playing arrangements, retaining the original musical sentiment while incorporating contemporary performance styles, balancing nostalgia and freshness.

  • A young pianist combined traditional Chinese folk music tunes with Western classical piano playing techniques, creating a touching performance exploring the collision between Eastern musical aesthetics and Western classical music traditions.

  • A contestant integrated European romanticism piano playing frameworks with personal life experiences, using their performance to profoundly interpret the thoughts and emotions of the younger generation in growth.

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"The works you have presented—whether through impeccable piano performance, bold musical stylistic innovation, or cross-cultural emotional resonance—embody the innovative spirit and musical diversity of young pianists today," stated the jury president in the official commendation.

Inspiring Continued Piano Exploration

Awardees are encouraged to view this achievement as a launching pad for further piano art growth, pushing the boundaries of musical creative expression and deepening cross-cultural music exchanges. The competition also invites more young pianists to participate in future editions, using their piano creativity to connect cultures and move audiences around the world.

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As the 2025 World Children and Youth Piano Competition concludes, its legacy endures: to nurture a new generation of pianists who can transcend musical genres while honoring their cultural roots. The organizing committee looks forward to witnessing how these young piano talents will shape the future of global music communication with their unique perspectives and highly infectious performances.