| COMPETITORS | 2020 EDITION |
CHENG YU HSIAO
Age: 18 | Country: Taiwan
Cheng Yu Hsiao is an 18-year-old student, who plays piano since he was 5. He also plays violin. Going abroad to join competitions has given him a chance to perform on an international stage. He believes that there is no right or wrong in music. Everyone’s interpretation of music is different, conveying diverse thoughts. Accepting varied viewpoints and encountering excellent competitors make young musicians grow, improving their bravely and self-confidence.
REPERTOIRE
Preliminary Round:
F. Chopin: Étude Op. 10 No. 5
F. Liszt: Transcendental Étude No. 8 “Wilde Jagd”
Semifinal Round:
J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue No. 6, BWV 875 (WTC Book II)
G. Verdi/F. Liszt: Rigoletto Paraphrase
R. Schumann: Träumerei (from Kinderszenen Op. 15)
F. Chopin: Ballade No. 3 Op. 47
Final Round:
F. Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 10
L.v. Beethoven: Sonata No. 21 Op. 53 “Waldstein”
PRELIMINARY ROUND