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| Vietnamese contestant Le Lam Anh, age five, captivates the audience with her piano performance at the Vienna International Arts Festival. Photo: Supplied |
The grand finale of the competition featured 44 brilliant young talents from 22 countries and territories, including Vietnam, showcasing their skills alongside participants from Austria, Germany, the United States, Japan, China, the United Kingdom, and South Korea.
This diverse group of 44 finalists emerged from a talented pool of 300 young artists who had registered online, representing a wide range of nations renowned for their classical music heritage, such as Germany, Japan, and Austria. Many of these young musicians had already garnered significant awards and performed on prestigious international stages.
The competition was structured with age groups and five categories: piano, strings, trumpet, concerto, and solo, allowing for a comprehensive display of musical prowess.
The jury, comprising esteemed professors from the Moscow Conservatory and other celebrated artists, evaluated the performances with their expert ears.
Vietnam proudly sent a delegation of five young musicians who competed in the piano category, marking a historic first for Vietnamese children participating in the Vienna International Arts Festival.
Three of the youngest Vietnamese team members, Le Lam Anh, Nguyen Huu Minh Triet, both age five, and Le Tan Tai, age nine, stole the show with their exceptional performances, earning special prizes.
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| Vietnamese talents shine at the Vienna International Arts Festival, receiving special prizes and certificates of merit. Photo: Supplied |
The festival served as a platform for cultural exchange and a celebration of the arts, with participants not only showcasing their musical abilities but also forging international connections and representing their respective nations proudly.
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