There will be fewer competitors. By and large they will be older and more experienced. The number that gets through the first round and into the semi-finals has been reduced from 12 to eight.
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Ready to scale the heights
It might not be immediately apparent on studying the form sheets and playlists, but the ninth triennial Scottish International Piano Competition, which begins next week, has undergone a root and branch appraisal which has resulted in some striking and dramatic changes.
