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Competitor Ishan Loomba, 17, of the United States tries out a piano in Caruth Auditorium.
Photo by Ralph Lauer

Avery Gagliano, 17, of the United States tests out a piano in Caruth Auditorium before the competition begins.
Photo by Ralph Lauer

Pianist J J Jun Li Bui,14, of Canada sits for a webcast interview before the competition gets under way in SMU's Caruth Auditorium.
Photo by Ralph Lauer