Japanese pianists win 3rd, 4th prizes at Queen Elisabeth Competition

Japanese pianists Keigo Mukawa and Tomoki Sakata won third and fourth prize, respectively, at the Queen Elisabeth Competition, a prestigious contest for international musicians held in Brussels.Organizers announced the results after the final round ended Saturday in the Belgian capital. First prize went to Jonathan Fournel of France, with Russian Sergei Redkin taking second."I'm honored to receive the third prize. I think this will open doors for me in my international career," Mukawa, 28, told reporters after the award ceremony. "I'm very satisfied."Sakata, 27, said he is proud of winning …READ FULL ARTICLE