Semifinalists

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SEMIFINALISTS

Ten exceptional pianists, from eight countries, have been chosen to perform in the Semifinals of the 2025 Honens International Piano Competition. The First Jury reviewed the Quarterfinal recitals and interviews recorded in Berlin and New York in March of this year. These competitive young pianists will participate in both solo and chamber recitals this October.

MEET THE Semifinalists

Ages as of Friday 24 October 2025

Ádám Balogh

28

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Elia Cecino

Germany / Germany

24

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Carter Johnson

United States / United States

29

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Giorgio Lazzari

Hungary / Hungary

25

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Sandro Nebieridze

Hungary / Hungary

24

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Chaeyoung Park

Hungary / Hungary

28

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Élisabeth Pion

Hungary / Hungary

29

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Anastasia Vorotnaya

Hungary / Hungary

30

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Derek Wang

Hungary / Hungary

27

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Yuanfan Yang

Hungary / Hungary

28

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