Chopin Competition 2025: Giving One's Heart
Stage 3, Day 1 of the competition took place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Jed Distler reflects on the pressure faced by participants, wondering if they feel less pressure now than in previous rounds.
They just need to go out on stage, perform, make music and give their hearts.
Yang (Jack) Gao is highlighted as an example of a participant who embodied this approach, having chosen the Shigeru Kawai for its resonance and sustaining capabilities.
His playing style is praised, with the author noting that he would be among the top living pianists with a 'cello' tone.
The author describes his experience of listening to Yang (Jack) Gao's performance, likening it to hearing a supple and elegant bow arm.
Author's summary: Pianists give their hearts at Chopin Competition.
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