Contestants from Europe, Asia, and North America advanced to the semifinal round of NTD’s 7th International Piano Competition on Oct. 16.
Among them was contestant Jean-Luc Therrien from Canada, who studied in Salzburg before basing himself in Toronto, where he is currently performing and teaching.
He expressed that it was interesting to dive into this repertoire because these composers saw the piano evolve.
“I am happy that this competition promotes [these pieces],” he said.
Contestants that made it to the semifinals also had the chance to perform a specially commissioned piece, rearranged from one of the vocal pieces composed by the artistic director of Shen Yun Performing Arts….