Jonathan, an 12-year-old from Redwood City, CA, who has been playing piano for 4 years. Inspired by the powerful music of Chopin, he enjoys learning new pieces and challenging himself. When he’s not practicing piano, you’ll probably find him swimming or playing chess. Jonathan is excited to participate in this competition and share his love for music with others.
Watch Jonathan Yan Zhou perform Polonaise in A Major, Op. 40, No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin on the piano for the 2026 Spring Music Competition as part of the Charleston International Music Competition.