The winners were announced at the conclusion of the 17-day competition in Tel Aviv on Saturday. Chen received $50,000 while 2nd-place Gigashvili won $20,000 and 3rd-place Yukin $10,000.
This year’s edition features 36 contestants, aged 18-32, from 18 countries. The lineup reflects that broad spread of genes, cultural baggage and citizenship.
The 18-year-old dynamic Israeli pianist’s two-week U.S. tour brought him to Kehillath Israel in Brookline, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Israel to New England.
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