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2009 Semi-Finalists Announced

After the opening three days of the Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, the Jury have determined that the following contestants will progress to Round 2 (listed in order of appearance):

Oliver She
Stephen Ma
Primavera Shima
Elina Yasumoto
James Guan
Aaron Liu
Jonathon Wilson
Jason Bae
Adam Herd
Aura Go

Congratulations to all competitors on their Round 1 performances.

The Semifinals take place on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 August at the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University, Grey Street, Southbank, Brisbane. Tickets are available from QTIX, on 136 246 or www.qtix.com.au, or at the Conservatorium Box Office.

 
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Where are they now?

John Chen
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After winning the 2003 Lev Vlassenko Piano Competition, John Chen went on to win the 2004 Sydney International Piano Competition.  At 18 years old, John was the youngest ever winner in the history of the Sydney International Piano Competition.

John has toured the world extensively since his Australian competition wins, and has recently seen the release of his recording for Naxos (featuring the complete solo piano works of Dutilleux).