What’s it like to compete at the highest level, for some of the largest cash prizes ever?
Lewis Zou, a 16-year-old at Solon High School began formal piano studies at the age of 5, debuted at Severance Hall when he was 13 and made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 14.
He’s up for some of the $40,000 in awards and scholarships, including the $20,000 cash first prize, and an opportunity to perform with The Cleveland Orchestra as part of the 2016 Cooper International Competition, free at Oberlin College through July 21.
CoolCleveland spoke with Lewis about his rehearsal routines, what it’s like to perform on some of the world’s most renowned stages, and what he does with his free time, if he has any. View the video here.
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