Time to tune into new talent

High-profile violin contest will allow young musicians to display their flair, Zhang Kun reports in Shanghai.

The Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition, which supports young musicians, is set to conclude its third edition with a series of online concerts, featuring six finalists, from Friday to Sunday.

"We have decided to change the competition system this year and will present 'winners' concerts' instead of holding a final round of the competition, but the principle remains unchanged," says Yu Long, president of the organization committee and music director of the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra.

"The competition has always aimed at supporting young music talent and we have remained true to the mission.