Ian Roy wins PianoLink International Amateurs Competition

The seventh edition of the PianoLink International Amateurs Competition concluded at the Teatro Ponchielli in Cremona, Italy. Held as part of the Cremona Musica Expo & Festival, the event featured 42 amateur pianists representing 15 different countries.

Ian Roy from the United Kingdom was named the absolute winner of the competition. Other winners included Carl Di Casoli (USA), Marine Bombardier (France), Marco Cima (Italy), and Din Zohar (Israel). The Audience Award was presented to Claire Meissner-Bernard of France.

The competition was evaluated by an international jury including Ingrid Fliter, Roberto Cominati, Michail Lifits, Marie Francois, and Jeremy Nicholas. Artistic director Andrea Vizzini stated that the project aims to provide amateur musicians with the opportunity to perform on prestigious stages and engage with major figures in the international music scene.