May 12th and 13th

Hosted by China Merchants Bank

2018 Golden Sunflower Cup National Children's Piano Competition

The preliminary round (Shanghai region) has come to a successful conclusion!

After hot registration in the early stage, the number of participants in this competition is the highest in the history of the Shanghai division. China Merchants Bank has specially invited professional institutions to oversee the competition. The judging panel, led by Associate Professor Shi Jiehan and Director of the Piano Fundamentals Department at Shanghai Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School, is strong and consists of professors or senior piano educators from the Conservatory of Music.

Contestants are selected based on their age, divided into groups A and B for children, and groups A and B for teenagers. From their attire and makeup, it can be seen that the young contestants have made careful preparations beforehand. Rhythm flows, the sound of the qin is melodious, and the contestants perform steadily. Their skilled and graceful finger techniques, as well as elegant and moving melodies, immerse the live audience in the world of music.

The top players from each group in the Shanghai competition area will advance to the national finals, where nearly 200 piano players from across the country will engage in exciting peak competitions. The winners will receive the "Golden Sunflower" trophy, certificate, and prize money, and will also have the opportunity to listen to the wonderful speech of the internationally renowned pianist Li Yundi's "Master Class".

It is worth mentioning that this competition coincides with a special holiday - Mother's Day. China Merchants Bank Shanghai Branch specially prepared a gratitude feedback section on the day of the holiday, inviting parents of award-winning children to come on stage and receive flowers and hugs from their children. All the participating young contestants expressed gratitude to their accompanying parents with carnations.

Since its establishment in 2008, the CMB "Golden Sunflower" Cup National Children's Piano Competition has been held every two years with young players, and has now reached its sixth edition. What remains unchanged is the original intention of China Merchants Bank to hold the "Golden Sunflower Cup Children's Piano Competition, which is to better meet the diverse non-financial value-added service needs of high-end customers, provide them with a" noble and luxurious "characteristic experience, and let children bloom with their music dreams from this moment on. Through the organization and selection of the competition, we provide a stage for young contestants to exchange music and showcase their talents, allowing children's dreams to soar with the wings of music.

With a professional and rigorous schedule, the China Merchants Bank "Golden Sunflower" Cup National Children's Piano Competition has gained increasing social recognition.