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16 Year Old Russian Pianist Wins (Young) Eurovision

Image: Ryan Buchanan / Edinburgh International Festival

Ivan Bessonov, a young Russian pianist has won the Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 competition, held in Edinburgh this year.

Bessanov (16), played in the finale the third movement of the old racing horse of piano showpieces – Tchaikovsky piano concerto No. 1.

Bessonov is currently studying at the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory, and based on his performance in the young Eurovision contest, we shall see his hitting the competitions’ round very soon.

Watch his winning performance in the video bellow:

Bessanov’s winning performance at the final

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