Watch: Aristo Sham performs Mendelssohn G minor Concerto (No. 1) at the 2025 Van Cliburn finals The 29-year-old is from Hong Kong, China. This is the first of his two final round performances.

Tuesday evening, June 3 Aristo Sham, Hong Kong, China, 29. The Final Round started with great promise, with a lively, personable performance of the Mendelssohn G minor Concerto (No. 1).

The Cliburn has announced the 30 contestants for the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Open to pianists 18 to 30, including both solo recitals and performances with the Fort Worth ...