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...contest, held every four years, pits the top 30 pianists under the age of 32 in the world against each other in a “rigorous and comprehensive examination of every facet of each contestant??s musicianship and technical proficiency.” Twelve semifinalists are chosen to play new works and chamber music, and six finalists perform two concerti with an orchestra, before the winners are awarded with cash and concert engagements...
Officially, none of these competitions judge a contestant??s looks. That is no longer politically correct. Instead, they judge a contestant??s “poise,” in addition to more tangible criteria like GPA and extracurricular activities...