Foundation for Chinese Performing Arts Presents: Semifinal Round Fou Ts'ong International Concerto Competition

The following 11 semifinalists selected from candidates of Australia, Canada, China, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, and USA of age up to 35 will be heard in the Semi-Final Round on August 19, 2023, 1 pm at  Williams Hall.

(alphabetically) (The actual order of appearance will be determined by drawing.)
1, Rina Kharrasova, Russia
2, Sunmin Kim, S. Korea
3, Wanjoony Kim, S. Korea
4, Binghao Li, China
5, Che Li, China
6, Qi Qi, China
7, Hanwen Shi, China
8, Szuyu Su, Taiwan
9, Jessica Yuma, Canada
10, Helaine Zhao, USA
11, Hang Zhong, China

Jury of the Semifinal and Final Rounds (alphabetically): Bruce Brubaker, Richard Dyer, Michael Lewin, Sergey Schepkin, and Channing Yu.  Each candidates will play up to 20 min solo repertoire plus a 5 min orchestra excerpt announced 2 days prior. Up to 5 semifinalists will be advanced to Final Round on Sunday 8/20, 7:30 pm at Williams Hall.

First prize: USD $5,000, performing with Mercury Orchestra on August 26, 2023 at NEC's Jordan Hall, and a returning solo recital at Summer FREE Concerts @ NEC 2024 with additional compensation.
Second prize: USD $2,000
Third prize: USD $1,000

Both Semifinal (Saturday Aug 19, 1 pm) and Final (Sunday Aug 20, 7:30 pm) Rounds are open to the public. Admission is Free. Suggested donation $10 at door. Children under 6 not admitted. 

Learn more about this event here.