The 2024 Fifth "Amason Award" International Popular Piano and Electronic Instruments Competition Guangdong Division Finals Concluded Successfully

 

 

 Entering 2024, the fifth "Amason Award" international competition has reached new heights and its scale has further expanded. To allow more musical elements to blend and create brilliant sparks, the competition specially added the electronic musical instrument group, enabling enthusiasts of electronic drums and electronic wind instruments to showcase their talents, jointly constituting this wonderful fifth "Amason Award" International Popular Piano and Electronic Musical Instrument Competition. This competition covers a rich and diverse range of groups, including the energetic popular piano group, the elegant and solemn classical piano group, the four-hands duet group that tests tacit understanding, the senior group that shows the charm of the elderly, and the newly added Guangdong Provincial Musician Association Popular Piano Grading Test Group. These different groups are like unique scenic lines, fully demonstrating the outstanding talents of the contestants in various musical fields and providing them with a diversified performance platform.

 

Just as the musical giant Beethoven said: "Music can make the human spirit burst out uncontrollable sparks." On this stage, every contestant is like an impassioned poet, using music to write their own dream chapters and confiding the emotions deep in their hearts with melodies. The dynamic melody of the popular piano is like a surging river, the elegant rhythm of the classical piano is just like a quiet lake. The wonderful performance of playing and singing by oneself highlights the individual's unique charm, and the tacit cooperation of the four-hands duet shows the beauty of teamwork. They use the piano keys as pens and the notes as ink, carefully depicting their own musical pictures. 

 

 

The designated piano for the competition - the Pearl River Amason nine-foot triangular digital piano, with its outstanding quality and unparalleled playing touch, has become a powerful partner for every contestant. Its delicate tone layering is like the gurgling of clear springs in the mountains; the sensitive feedback of the keys is just like being in sync with the contestants' hearts. With its accompaniment, the contestants can express their emotions more freely and fully display their exquisite skills.  

 

 

Outside the competition field, Amason has considerately created rich and colorful areas for all the contestants. The musical instrument experience exhibition area allows the contestants to personally feel the charm of various novel musical instruments. The event check-in area leaves behind beautiful memory moments for the contestants. The silent practice area for digital pianos provides the contestants with a quiet practice space, enabling them to continue honing their skills after the competition. Here, every contestant can immerse themselves in the wonderful experience brought by music.

 

 

 

 Many contestants expressed their profound feelings about this competition after the event. Contestant Li excitedly said, "This competition is a rare challenge and opportunity for me. It made me see the gap between myself and other outstanding contestants, and it also strengthened my determination to continue on the path of music." Contestant Zhang said with emotion, "The organization of the competition is very professional. The comments from the judges benefited me a lot. I will continue to work hard with these valuable experiences." Another contestant said that being able to showcase themselves on such a high-standard stage is an incomparable honor and they also felt the unlimited power brought by music. 

 

The successful conclusion of the competition in the Guangdong Division is not only an excellent platform for the contestants to showcase their personal styles but also a crucial step for them towards the national finals. On this music road full of challenges and opportunities, every contestant has gone through countless days and nights of hard practice, endured severe tests, and stood out in the fierce competition. Today's division finals are an important milestone in their music journey. Every note carries their hopes and dreams, and every melody witnesses their hard work and persistent pursuit.

 

 

Just as the music educator Shinichi Suzuki said: "There are no born geniuses; only continuous efforts." Every participating contestant has interpreted the true meaning of this statement with practical actions. On the path of music, there are no shortcuts. Only through persistent practice and unwavering efforts can one step by step move towards the shore of success. And the deep love and unremitting pursuit of music cultivated through this competition will be like a burning torch, illuminating their way forward in the future and becoming a powerful driving force for their continuous progress. It is believed that in the future, these dream chasers of music will continue to spread their wings and soar in the music sky, creating even more glorious chapters!