The Pianist Who Conquered Moscow Thirteen year old Charlie Wu's victory at the Grand Piano Competition in Russia sent shockwaves through the music world.
His technical prowess was impressive, but it was also a testament to the power of dedication and hard work that has taken him far beyond his peers. Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 3 is notoriously difficult to master.
As piano teacher Glenn Riddle notes, "the technical skills needed to play it are extraordinarily demanding.