Nicholas, age 10, is a pianist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He began studying piano at age 7 with his teacher, Eric Liu. Drawn to the music of Beethoven, he chose “Für Elise” for his first competition and has enjoyed bringing it to life. With the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s death approaching in 2027, Nicholas and his teacher wanted to honor the composer through this performance. Through steady practice, Nicholas has grown in both skill and love for the piano. He is thrilled to make his competition debut at the Charleston International Piano Competition.