@Barpoint212

Modan Oyama's Petrouchka was terrific, combining virtuosity, rhythmic drive, and colorful orchestral sound. He should surely make the finals, along with Seokyoung Hong.

@randypagel1711

Zihan's playing of 1:16:27 is remarkable for someone only 14. The transition from 1:17:29 to 1:17:40 is the best lead-in and repeat of the 3rd movement theme I have ever heard! 🥲

@theeking4871

Bravo Zihan Jin

@ulysse__

I think its a shame that some of these contestants are still playing etudes in the semifinals - at this point, if you've been selected to go this far, it means the jury is confident with your technique. (Except maybe performing Chopin's full op.25 which as a whole constitutes a journey)

@Jonas-ui2nb

"PromoSM"