The first China International Music Competition – newly created by the China Conservatory of Music and Global Music Education League – recently announces the details of the 12 pianists who will progress to the semi-final rounds of the competition. They are competing for the chance to win unprecedented cash prizes, international management, and the chance to perform in the final concert with Yannick Nézet-Séguin and the Philadelphia Orchestra on Monday, May 20. The awards ceremony will take place Tuesday, May 21.