I saw Professor Charlap with my younger son in early 2020, just before the lockdowns. He performed with Jon Faddis - just a duo. I tell you - it was mind-blowing. And we got a chance to chat with the both of them after the concert at WPU in NJ.
This was a fantastic event. All the finalists should be pleased with how it went. Isaiah J. Thompson was the only one I'd heard of last year; now all five are on my list of pianists to watch. Esteban Castro's progress in particular was remarkable to behold. One bit of advice to organizers: In future, the final night should be organized so the winning pianist gets a chance to speak to the audience.
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Congrats Isaiah and to all the amazingly gifted finalists.
I saw Professor Charlap with my younger son in early 2020, just before the lockdowns. He performed with Jon Faddis - just a duo. I tell you - it was mind-blowing. And we got a chance to chat with the both of them after the concert at WPU in NJ.
Such great performances by some wonderful young artists! And CMS…what can you say but WOW!! So glad I got to see her in person finally!
Lush life 1:40:50
Hindsight 2:25:04
This was a fantastic event. All the finalists should be pleased with how it went. Isaiah J. Thompson was the only one I'd heard of last year; now all five are on my list of pianists to watch. Esteban Castro's progress in particular was remarkable to behold. One bit of advice to organizers: In future, the final night should be organized so the winning pianist gets a chance to speak to the audience.
Based on last night I thought Esteban was the winner but 13 months of competition is a lot of performances we never get to hear.
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Cool🎉
Qué barbaridad 🤎🤎
Go Isaiah!