Finalists Revealed as Accordi Musicali Violin Competition Heats Up in Pescara
The second and final day of the First Round of the Accordi Musicali Academy Violin Competition concluded today at the Luisa D'Annunzio Conservatory in Pescara, as the last group of contestants took to the stage in pursuit of a place in the Grand Final.
With the competition’s €9000 prize fund and the honour of performing at the illustrious Teatro Marrucino on the line, the stakes were high and the performances even higher.
After hours of deliberation, the jury selected six finalists to advance to the Final Round:
- Panxi Ma (China)
- Taichi Miyamoto (Japan)
- Clemens Reißenweber (Germany)
- Anton Bakanov (Russia/Switzerland)
- Yee Yeung Chen (China)
- Sijun Kim (South Korea)
Each finalist captivated the panel of judges, consisting of Alan Chircop (Malta), Francesco De Angelis (Italy), Zohrab Tadevosyan (Spain/Armenia), Karen Shahgaldyan (Armenia), and Pavel Vernikov (Switzerland), with their unique interpretations and technical brilliance guaranteeing them a place in the contest’s finale.
Contestant Yee Yeung Chen expressed gratitude for the opportunity, stating that, “I’m really happy to be part of this competition. I learned a lot in the masterclasses, and I also improved a lot. This is a really beautiful theatre… everything is so grand, and I really like playing inside here!”
Hosted as part of the broader Accordi Musicali Academy, this competition builds on a programme designed to support emerging artists through masterclasses, performance opportunities, and international exposure in some of Italy’s most historic venues. Tomorrow’s Final Round, set to take place in Chieti’s renowned Teatro Marrucino, promises to be an unforgettable evening of musical artistry as these six finalists compete for the top prizes, and the chance to stand out and be recognised amongst their peers.
