“I have participated in many competitions around the world, but never in my life there was anything like this. My stay in Shenzhen was a perfect experience. I didn’t have to worry about anything and could concentrate totally on my performance.”

“It’s been the most valuable 30 days of my life meeting exciting people like the Jury and Contestants and working with great colleagues”

“It was quite moving that at 9:30 on such a working day when the first preliminary match was held, there should come such a big audience.”

“What makes Shenzhen audience special is their attention and tranquility when listening, which indicates the fact that they have received excellent education in music.”