KAI-MIN CHANG – first round (18th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

曾經在史坦威大賽聽過張凱閔的演奏，他在這幾年的成長和進步令人非常驚艷，技巧面上對於音量動態範圍和對比的鋪陳與掌握都更加的細膩，這場first round的曲目都詮釋得很有深度，讓人很自然的沉浸在樂曲的氛圍中，雖有一些失誤之處，但仍然不失為一場傑出的演奏，期許凱閔將來能繼續為大家帶來更多美好的音樂，加油！

Many pianists played Chopin beautifully. He played not only beautifully, but also with a touch of sadness which is one of Chopin’s spiritual essences. His playing is like telling a story and touching my heart. I can’t help crying.

His performance was undervalued. He should have entered the final! The ballade he played was especially touching! Wish him all the best for the future!

0:42 Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 7:30 Etude in E minor, Op. 25 No.5 11:13 Etude in G flat major, Op. 10 No. 5 13:32 Ballade in G minor, Op. 23

夜曲右手第一个音就抓住了我的耳朵。每个音都有清晰的画面感，这么朦胧飘渺的弱极难做到，并难以保持稳定，但是他做到了。这种对音色的入微控制，在参赛选手中并不常见。在音色控制方面，除了Aimi和Sorita，这孩子给我的印象最深了。虽然止步于round2，但是前途无量。

I can’t help keep coming back to listen to his performance!

I know that his second round performance was not quite as extraordinary, but honestly I think it's criminal that he didn't make it past that round. His performance in round one was best from among all performers. Hands down. It was simply transcendental. The Ballade even better than some of the great historic performances recorded by masters in years past. Some of the jury's final decisions were utterly mind boggling, which I guess maybe explains the whole fiasco. At least the judging was consistently rotten. That Eva Gevorgyan's performances (e.g., her sonata) were deemed inferior to some of the ultimate winners is one obvious example. I think overlooking Kai-Min Chang and Eva Gevorgyan should rank right up there with the Pogorelich controversy of 1980. Enough to dissuade generations of aspiring geniuses from participating in competitions ruled by senile traditionalists. Mr. Chang, if you happen to look here, I hope you don't become discouraged. Your sublime performance is not diminished by the misguided judgment of the blind. Perform for the people. And for yourself. Don't worry about the competitions. Music does not exist for juries.

令人一再回味 祝Kai Ming 今年在Leeds鋼琴大賽有好成績！

KAI-MIN CHANG – First round Time Stamp: 00:44 Nokturn c-moll op. 48 nr 1 / Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 07:32 Etiuda e-moll op. 25 nr 5 / Etude in E minor, Op. 25 No. 5 11:13 Etiuda Ges-dur op. 10 nr 5 / Etude in G flat major, Op. 10 No. 5 13:34 Ballada g-moll op. 23 / Ballade in G minor, Op. 23

His ballade moved me into tears. It started like a firework, then chanting with hidden emotion, and suddenly you felt like the spotlights in the room were all turned on, so bright that forcing you to face all your emotions and there’s nowhere to hide. Such a powerful performance.

The Ballade is played exceptionally well. Just wonderful. The best version I have heard so far.

Congrats!🎉 Can’t wait to listen to your performance in 2nd Round!

I have listened to your nocturne c minor from the preliminaries a hundred times! And this is another beautiful performance that I will repeatedly listen. Liked very much your performance of ever so so smooth and light 25-5 with glitters, perfect black keys and passionate Ballade G minor! Wishing you the best all the way!

Can't wait to see his performance at the final.

他在說故事，不只有彈琴，令人著迷的敘事方式

ballade was extraordinary BRAVO

Wspaniale, byłam wzruszona tym występem. Czekam na więcej.

I hope he can make to the next stage! I find his performance most touching to me!

Mr Kai-Min Chang, I am so happy knowing that you have been just qualified to Stage II. Good luck, you deserve it!

for me immediately clear since the prelimenaries; a winner.