I was very surprised by difference in sounds when played by variety of performers, though the same instrument is used. Expressions were very rich and I could sense a moment's tension in each sound.(Hamamatsu North High School)


I am here every day. Now my attention is on No. 70 Alexander Seredenko. He is my age, that's why I am supporting him. There are a lot of things to learn from this competition because I myself study the piano.
Especially, Prelude and Fugue by Bach is very interesting to me. It sounds very different by each performer.(Freshman of Hamamatsu Gakugei High School)


I did not think I could listen to this high-level performance in Japan. I was really impressed.(Anna Kozu)

Bought No.63 Andrey Ponochevny's CDR.I heard him play on other occasion, and became his big fan. I am impressed by his rich sensibility. I like his performance as well as the atmosphere that he creates. I look forward to seeing his activity in the future.(High school teacher)

I have several contestants that I am paying my attention to. The level of performance is very high, and I wish all the contestants could go on to the second stage, and listen to their performances.(Piano teacher living in Hamamatsu City)

I came to Hamamatsu for my business appointment.It's a pity that I can only be here today. I felt good by incredible performances.(Person coming from Yokohama )