The Sydney International Piano Competition has announced the 12 competitors selected to progress to the semi-finals, after the conclusion of the final preliminary round on Monday 10 July.

The semi-finalists are: Carter Johnson, Yungyung Guo, Korkmaz Can Sağlam, Jeonghwan Kim, Uladzislau Khandohi, Philipp Lynov, Junyan Chen, Vitaly Starikov, Yuanfan Yang, Reuben Tsang, Wynona Yinuo Wang and Junlin Wu.

Row 1: Carter Johnson, Yungyung Guo, Korkmaz Can Sağlam, Jeonghwan Kim. Row 2:, Uladzislau Khandohi, Junyan Chen, Philipp Lynov, Vitaly Starikov. Row 3: Reuben Tsang, Wynona Yinuo Wang, Junlin Wu, Yuanfan Yang.

After performing two 20 and 30-minute recitals in the preliminary round, each semi-finalist will perform one 70-minute solo recital, alongside a chamber music recital, comprising two works to be performed with either violinist Andrew Haveron or cellist Li-Wei Qin.

One Australian has been chosen to proceed to the semis. Nineteen-year old Reuben Tsang received a late invitation to join the competition after the departure of another competitor. He is the second-youngest competitor to compete in this round.

Tsang previously...