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It’s hard to tell how my life would have been without Honens. My career would have been certainly less successful, and my life would also be emptier. From my debut recital at Wigmore Hall and playing with the National Arts Centre Orchestra with conductor Pinchas Zuckerman, to and a Haapag-Lloyd cruise in South-East Asia where my wife and I played four-hands, Honens gave me so much on a personal level that I will never forget.

In the world of music competitions, having such a long and lasting relationship is a rare and precious commodity. When I think about all the ways I have been included in Honens events over the years (even through the pandemic!) and the people that I have met via the Honens organization (Laureate Circle Members, volunteers, Honens Laureates, musical organizations, audience members, and the list goes on and on) I know that I am the fortunate one.

It remains in my heart as one of the most important experiences of my life, both for my musical and personal growth. This was the most important prize I ever won.