A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians performs at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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South Korea's Kim Dong-hyun, placed first in violin at the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, is seen participating in the award ceremony on the stage of the Kats Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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Participant in the IX International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians maria Zaitseva, Russia, winning the Cello category, during the awards ceremony at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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Participants of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at the award ceremony at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, right, before the award ceremony at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, center, performs during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians is seen backstage before performing at the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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The jury of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians watch a participant perform during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, center, performs during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians is seen backstage before performing at the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at the rehearsal backstage during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, center, performs during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at the rehearsal during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at the rehearsal during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians at the rehearsal backstage during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, left, at the rehearsal during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, left, at the rehearsal during the competition's 3rd round at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, left, after performing at the competition's 2nd round at the Novosibirsk Special Music School.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians prepares for the competition's 2nd round at the Novosibirsk Special Music School.

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A participant of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians prepares for the competition's 2nd round at the Novosibirsk Special Music School.

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Participants of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians perform during the competition's 2nd round at the Novosibirsk Special Music School.

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Participants of the 9th International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians perform during the competition's 2nd round at the Novosibirsk Special Music School.

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Participants in the IX International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, background, during the awards ceremony at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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Participants in the IX International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians, background, during the awards ceremony at the Kats State Concert Hall in Novosibirsk.

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