A few deft keystrokes resonate in New York City's Carnegie Hall. Then, the pianist's nimble fingers begin to reveal the graceful, contemplative notes of Liszt's "La Leggierezza" in earnest, the notes building and rippling. Myung-Ji Lee (A'06) quickly captivated her audience last spring at the American Protégé International Piano and Strings Competition, where she was honored as one of the first-prize winners, based on her depth of interpretation, musicality, and technical expertise.
Elizabeth May