<p>ZHENG Chuchan</p><p>Op.10/2: A good tempo and technically pretty immaculate but too much of a metronomic ticking in LH with very clipped staccatos. But still impressive and the RH was never merely mechanical, though, (at least on the recording,) it sounds somewhat too articulate and fingery and not fluid enough.</p><p>Nocturne Op.9/2: This was somewhat unyielding and prosaic playing for such a tender and melting nocturne. LH sounds somewhat plodding. There were some moments that seemed to hint at better feeling for this music, but overall it was musically somewhat disappointingly routine. By some considerably way, your most disappointing piece.</p><p>Liszt Spanish Rhapsody: This was a very good performance. She plays with flair and some real Spanish flavour and verve. Strong playing – highly accomplished with clear temperament and some wit. Impressive and fearless. It somehow seemed just to “run out of steam” in final pages.</p><p>The Liszt was one of the outstanding individual performances of any work in this competition, but the two Chopin works were so much less persuasive musically.</p>