<p>PAN Yumeng, female, 14</p><p>Chopin: Nocturne in B Major, Op. 32, No. 1</p><p>Quite a beautiful performance.  From the start, I sense that you take good advantage of Chopin’s momentary interruptions to the flow although you fail to add the little accelerando he requests,  This can be done effectively and the end result is more unique.  I would have welcomed bringing out a bit more counterpoint in the left hand and a few charming touches to what is otherwise, a consistently “expressive” interpretation.  </p><p>Chopin: Etude in E Minor, Op. 25, No. 5</p><p>The idea of bringing out the lower voice of the right hand at the very beginning was interesting.  Pianists usually delineate the melody at the top.  Your idea also makes sense.  I found your performance on the slow side, a bit heavy and lacking the ultimate elegance.  I wonder why musical students are so able to convey the expressive elements in music but have such a hard time projecting charm and lightness of character.  </p><p>Liszt, Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12</p><p>I have no quarrels with the quality of your performance as you are technically on top of the piece and you do infuse each section with the proper character.  I, however, see no real challenge to you in working hours and hours in mastering the pianistic demands of this work and not having to deal with music that is more demanding of your maturity and musicianship.  </p><p>In sum: very gifted, musical playing, beautiful sound, a bit heavy, and always intense without respite. Have more fun!</p>