Chopin Competition 2025: Stage 3, Day 3 Review
The third day of Stage 3 at the Chopin Competition 2025 had its share of disappointments.
Jed Distler shares his thoughts on the performances, stating that there was
not much to get excited abouton Thursday morning.
- Tomoharu Ushida's performance was a letdown, with
loud and undifferentiated
renditions of the F minor Fantasy and B minor Sonata. - Zitong Wang's recital provided more perspective, but her playing was often
hollow and aggressive
in loud passages and lackedbody and definition
in softer moments.
Author's summary: Disappointing performances marked Day 3 of Stage 3.