Young pianists recognized after Cape Vincent international competition
Winners were announced following the 23rd annual Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People in Cape Vincent.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The 23rd annual Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People brought 14 pianists from the United States, Canada and Thailand to Maple Grove Estate in Cape Vincent from Sept. 11 through 13. The competition was sponsored by the Cape Vincent Arts Council and led by Artistic Director Brian Preston.
Josephine Chow of Austin, Texas, won the junior division, while Huy Dang of Ontario took first place in the senior division. Other winners included Yiyan Liu and Theadora Koski, who tied for second in the junior division, and Nicole Liu of Rochester, who placed second in the senior division. The competition also included audience awards and honorable mentions in both divisions.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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