I am truly grateful for the wonderful experience we had this time, and my daughter and I are filled with appreciation.

We were deeply moved by the beautiful sound of the magnificent piano and the hall’s exceptional acoustics, which harmonized perfectly with the instrument.

Furthermore, it was truly inspiring to see that each participant from around the world was already brimming with confidence and talent as a pianist, making the performances in the competition feel like a concert.

I am truly delighted that we had the opportunity to participate in such a wonderful competition.

Thank you very much for the invitation to perform at the concert on April 6. Ruri herself would love to return to Germany and perform if possible. However, on that very day, a musical featuring one of her dearest friends is taking place. After much contemplation, she has decided to attend her friend’s musical. It seems that she had made a promise to do so.

Although it is a wonderful opportunity, we regret to inform you that Ruri will not be able to participate this time.

I received the following message from Ruri:

“I will definitely participate in the next competition in Kronberg. Next time, I will make sure to improve my English so that I can communicate freely with other participants, not just in my limited French. Mrs. Feldmann, thank you very much for allowing me to take part in such an amazing competition. It was a truly enjoyable and fulfilling experience.”

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who dedicated their efforts to making this competition possible.

Thank you for all your hard work.

I sincerely hope that this competition will continue to thrive and develop for many years to come.

If there is anything we can do to support you from Japan, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Mrs. Nozomi Koyama and Ruri, Japan