(VOVworld) – The 3rd Hanoi International Piano Competition commenced at the Vietnam National Academy of Music (VNAM) on September 4.

The 3rd Hanoi Int’l Piano competition begins

Contestants, categorized in groups from 10 to 13, 14-17, and 18-25 years old performed in two individual rounds playing a concerto with the orchestra in the final round.
The eight-day event, presided by People’s artist pianist Dang  Thai Son, host 55 contestants from nine countries and territories including Vietnam, China, Taiwan (China), Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Ukraine, Japan and the Republic of Korea.
The closing ceremony and a Gala night featuring the best performances will be held on September 11.