Hi!

Just got back from Europe, and to tell you that I am the winner of the 12th Ettlingen International Competition Category A(16 or under). There were 149 applications in this group, but only 49 made the cut. Lang Lang was a former winner of this competition. This competition is held every 2 years in Germany, and has a very high reputation. There were 14 people from China, 12 from Japan, and 9 from Korea. I represented the USA. 

1) Eric Lu, USA

2) Micah McLaurin, USA

3) Kon Ui Pak, North Korea

4) Asagi Nataka, Japan

5) Stephanie Onggnowinotio, Indonesia

Hi everybody, I would like to give you my picks for all the awards for the 2010 MLB season.

AL MVP- Miguel Cabrera(unbeilevable numbers, consistent, great track record, with 1st place team).

runner ups- Robinson Cano, Josh Hamilton, Adrian Beltre, Vladimir Guerrero, Justin Morneau, Paul Konerko, Brennan Boesch.

NL MVP- Albert Pujols (people keep on trying to pick a different player, but he's just the best player in the game, no question. His 310 avg. 20 HR(which leads NL), 55 rbi, is considered bad numbers for "The Machine". His rough MAY hurt his numbers. Also Gold Glove caliber first baseman, he is heating up, and will BLOW in the 2nd half).

runner ups- Joey Votto, Adrian Gonzalez, Corey Hart, David Wright, Andre Ethier, Scott Rolen.

AL Cy Young- Cliff Lee (that's IF he's stays in Seattle, anyway, every 5th day, he always DOMINATES. He has a amazing 14.83 KK/BB ratio, which is millions of miles away from anybody else. 0.95 WHIP is amazing, his pinpoint control, will carry, one of the best pitchers in baseball).

runner ups- Jon Lester, David Price, Jered Weaver, Clay Buchholz.

NL Cy Young- Roy Halladay (yes, I'm not giong Ubaldo, and even without halladay, I would pick Josh Johnson. His Phillies will heat up in 2nd half, right now, everything is a little messy in Philly, with the injuries to Chase Utley, Placido Polanco. Roy is the best pitcher in the game, and I believe he will dominate even MORE in the 2nd half. And his KK/BB ratio is still the best in the NL.)

runner ups- Josh Johnson, Ubaldo Jimenez(blown up lately, numbers are actually not no.1 in any major category.) Mat Latos (HUGE all-star snub, I am shocked), Tim Hudson, Jaime Garcia.

AL rookie of the year- Brennan Boesch ( amazing 12 HR, 345 avg!!!!, always I see the Tigers gamedays, its Brennan Boesch rbi, Brennan Boesch clutch homer. Always producing with wicked high Bat. Avg. 2nd best hitter on team right now. He didn't even start the season with Detroit! Can't believe he didn't make all-star team, probably the biggest snub, other than Joey Votto.)

runner ups- Neftali Feliz, Carlos Santana, Austin Jackson.

NL rookie of the year- Jason Heyward (On DL, but should be healthy after all-star game. He can flat out hit, numbers are down because of thumb injury, but I believe will blow up in the 2nd half, There are some other VERY good candidates though.)

runner ups- Jaime Garcia (cant believe didn't make all-star team, having better year than Tim Lincecum, and a lot of other people, I am also shocked) Tyler Colvin,  Gaby Sanchez.

 

-Eric

Hello everyone
I won!
I won the MTNA Eastern Division competition and will be heading to Albequerque, New Mexico, for the National Finals.
There was a long 6 hour drive to Ithaca, New York, & lots of big, GIANT kids at the competition, but my music and polished pieces won.
I will like to thank Mr. Rivera, for ALL the help this past year, and Dorothy Shi. And also master Yin Cheng-Zhong, for a big boost frome just one lesson.
I will try to deliver in New Mexico!

Hello everyone
Well, I have now started to play one of my favorite pieces, Chopin Ballade no. 1
It is a really great piece, and musically EXTREMELY difficult. With my small hands, in some parts, you do need power, and there are a lot of fast octaves.
But the melody is absolutley beautiful.
I recommend Horowitz, but Zimerman, and Rubinstein are also magnificient.

Hello everyone!
Sorry for not posting in a long time:)
Anyway, I won!
I was the first one to play in the MTNA state competition, and was competing with some tough people. Most of them were 13-14 years old. I will now go to the division competition against the east, which includes winners from New York, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, etc. I will compete next week.
I am very grateful to my teachers, Mr. Rivera and Dorothy Shi. And all of your support!