Amid applause and cheers, Yoon-chan heads to the stage to receive the honor in the piano category at the prestigious Grampian Awards, marking a significant moment for Korea. The competition was fierce, but Yoon-chan's extraordinary practice paid off. British classical producer Rob Coa praised Yoon-chan's performance, noting his superhuman ability to remain centered despite the distractions around him, calling it an achievement that no album could surpass for the time being. Lim Yoon also won the Young Musician of the Year award, making him a two-time winner. This recognition comes after his victory at the Van Cliburn Competition in 2022, which brought him global attention. Lim Yoon showcased a piece by Liszt in his congratulatory performance. Yoon-chan expressed gratitude to his family, teachers, and others who have supported him, stating that these are truly unimaginable moments. He remarked that if an ordinary person were to face such a situation, they might struggle to handle it.

In the tense moments, it completely goes in the opposite direction. This challenge spirit, not fearing such things, is what makes Korean musicians unique. Violinist Jeong Kyung-wha won the Gramophone Award twice in 1990 for chamber music and in 1994 for concerto. In 2003, cellist Chang Han-na was selected for the best album in the concerto category. This is SBS. She shyly bows when she steps onto the stage, but when she sits at the piano, she performs more boldly and intensely than anyone else. Last June, she won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition by playing Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 in the finals. The Cliburn jury praised her performance as historic and masterful, and the video of that moment surpassed ten million views on YouTube in just eight months. When it comes to No. 3, it’s known as one of the most difficult pieces, featured in movies, and she played it flawlessly without missing a note.

Domestic fans also celebrated the record of ten million views together, and the heartfelt actions that brought tears were so wonderful. If I had only listened to classical music through my ears, I wouldn't have known that during the Mihanseo Concours, the owner of the guesthouse where Yoonchan stayed until 4 AM shared Yoonchan's performance video and continued to show support. This year, Yoonchan will present Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 3 again during his U.S. tour, and in June and November, he will meet his fans with pieces by Mozart and Beethoven, respectively. When Im-kun entered the SBS press conference hall, he first sat down in front of the piano. He was completely immersed in the music, and his performance did not differ from that of Clai. He said, I still feel that nothing has changed. Just because I won the competition, my skills have not improved.

Because of that, I will make an effort to practice more. The concert performance videos have recorded millions of views, but I revealed that I have never actually looked them up. I haven't heard any of the performances from the competition, and even now, I haven't properly listened to the pieces performed in the finals. Thanks to the conductor Marinell Sou, who collaborated with me in the finals, our musical connection helped improve my performance. At the meeting, my teacher, Professor Son Min-soo, who has taught me since I was 12 years old, was also present. The power of music ultimately comes from self-discipline and restraint within a small practice room. Starting next month, I will hold concerts in North America, beginning in Aspen, USA. In December, I will hold a solo concert in Korea to celebrate my victory and showcase the pieces I performed in this competition.

After finishing the final performance of the competition, conductor Lim Yoon-chan was deeply moved. When conducting the first piece in the finals, he also appeared to swallow the overwhelming emotion. Marin Alsop, who served as the head judge, made history as the first female chief conductor of a major American orchestra, breaking the glass ceiling. The stage where 18-year-old Lim Yoon-chan collaborated with such a maestro was indeed special. He described it as the highlight of his musical life. Immersed in music, he pours his heart and soul into it. The main video has surpassed 2 million views, attracting love calls from around the world, and all domestic performances are sold out. The upcoming collaboration with Maestro Chung Myung-hoon in October is also generating significant interest even before ticket sales begin. However, the youngest winner remains calm, expressing that he wanted to deepen his music through this experience for the audience.

The fact that sincerity has come to the heart is enough. There is nothing but the music left, and when I saw Yoon Chan, it made me realize how people's hearts can be moved like that. The phenomenon of Im Yoon Chan, which transcends the classical music world, shows the special power of music created through pure passion and immersion. This is Kim Soo Hyun from SBS.

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