Autism piano prodigy8/26/2023 ![]() The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at for further information. Congratulations to all the junior Cliburn competitors.Ĭopyright © 2023 NPR. KELLY: And this year's winner, who you just heard there, was 15-year-old Seokyoung Hong of South Korea. KELLY: Each teen piano prodigy was accompanied by an orchestra in the final round to further test their abilities. 'What I always try to tell people - keep striving towards your dream, whatever you have a passion for.' You can follow. Normally, junior competition does not have this many rounds and this much repertoire requirement, and this was the competition that I had to play the most pieces. From piano prodigy to one-man band, he is quite impressive and motivating. So I was kind of scared, but maybe I also got inspired by them. In this Cliburn competition, I think the level of competitors were really, really - and they all play really good. SEOKYOUNG: And I really like the sound of piano and the fact that I can create the sound I want. I am Seokyoung Hong, and I'm from South Korea. YIFAN: I have prepared for the competition for half a year, and I practice seven hours per day because, you know, the Cliburn competition is really high level. I come from Shanghai, China, and I'm 14 years old. JAN: I am so extremely happy and honored that I got the opportunity to play in such a wonderful hall for 2,000 people and extremely honored that I'm in the finals. And Rachmaninoff, I think he meant this piece as song without word. JAN: It was great enjoyment to make people happy for music and to connect to the audience. Jacob has already recorded his first album and dreams of. He was recently invited by Taylor Swift to meet her on tour after playing a medley for her and posting on Youtube. He has performed on Good Morning America, The View, CNN & more. Jacob Velazquez is an 8 year old gifted pianist with autism. ![]() I'm 16 years old, and I'm from Czech Republic. 68: Autistic Piano Prodigy Jacob Velazquez. JAN SCHULMEISTER: So my name is Jan Schulmeister. KELLY: We spoke with the final three participants of the Junior Cliburn competition as they were headed into the final round. KELLY: They've been competing in the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition, with more than 20 teenagers performing classical sonatas and concertos from top composers. Top pianists from around the world descended on Dallas, Texas, last week.
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