Courtesy of Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group announced on Wednesday that Lim Yunchan, the youngest ever winner of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, will be releasing his inaugural album titled "Chopin: Etudes" under the renowned Decca Classics record label. The album is scheduled for release on April 19, with a preview track, "Op.10 No.3 Tristesse" ("Sadness"), made public earlier on the same day. 

▲ The cover of Lim Yunchan's upcoming album / Courtesy of Universal Music GroupLim Yunchan expressed his long-standing aspiration to become a pianist with foundational skills, citing influences such as Alfred Cortot, Ignaz Friedman, and Sergio Fiorentino, who played Chopin etudes and served as significant inspirations throughout his career. Signing a contract with Decca Classics in October, Lim described the opportunity to record and publish Chopin's etudes with Decca as a great honor.

The British record label, Decca Classics, established in 1929 and part of Universal Music, has been known for its historical contributions to the music industry.

Lim Yunchan is scheduled to make his Carnegie Hall debut, presenting an all-Chopin program of etudes, on Wednesday (U.S. time).

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