Eurovision Young Musicians: Ziyu He from Austria wins EYM 2014!

Ziyu He (Austria, Winner EYM 2014)

Yesterday the 17th edition of the Eurovision Young Musicians took place in the center of Germanys city Cologne next to the big cathedral 'Dom'. 14 countries participated in the EYM 2014 edition.

You missed the show yesterday? 

• EYM 2014: Grand Final in Cologne (31.05.2014)
• EYM 2014: Watch the Grand Final (YoungMusicians.tv)

These were the contestants and their instruments in tonights running order:

1. Moldova - Livyka Shtirbu-Sokolov (Piano)
2. Croatia - Sara Domjanić (Violin) 
3. Malta - Kurt Aquilina (Guitar) 
4. Hungary - Gergely Devich (Violoncello) 
5. Slovenia - Urban Stanič  (Piano)
6. Austria - Ziyu He (Violin) 
7. Poland - Bartosz Kołsut (Accordion)
8. The Netherlands - Lucie Horsch (Recorder)
9. Portugal - André Gunko (Cello)
10. Greece - Vassilis Digos (Guitar)
11. Germany - Judith Stapf (Violin)
12. Sweden - Albin Uusijärvi (Viola)
13. Czech Republic - Martin Kot (Accordion)
14. Norway - Sonoko Miriam Shimano Welde (Violin)

The weather in Cologne couldn't be better and the audience on the Roncalliplatz enjoyed the classic event very much. After the first seven contestants played their pieces we saw as 'Special Guest' the 'Fyling Steps'. After all the 14 countries played their final pieces all 14 contestants played together on piece which was produced especially for the EYM final. 

At the end Ziyu He from Austria got the most votes from the Jury. Scond came Urban Stanič (Piano) and third place goes to Gergely Devich from Hungary (Violoncello). 

These are the pieces from Ziyu He (Pre-Round & Final)

• Pre-Round Pieces: 
• Violinkonzert KV 207, 1. Satz mit Kadenz von Kurt Guntner by W.A. Mozart
• Capriccio op. 1/1 by Niccolò Paganini
• 2. Violinkonzert by Belá Bartók
• Final Piece: 
• 2. Violinkonzerrt by Belá Bartók

Sabine Heinrich (Host) with the Winner Ziyu He (Austria)

More impressions from the EYM 2014 final from Cologne you can find soon on our blog and on Facebook. Stay tuned!

You missed the Pre-Rounds? Watch it here:

• EYM 2014 - Pre-Round (Show 1 - 26.05.2014)
• EYM 2014 - Pre-Round (Show 2 - 27.05.2014)

Impressions from the Pre-Rounds:

• EYM 2014 - Impressions Pre-Round (Show 1 - 26.05.2014)
• EYM 2014 - Impressions Pre-Round (Show 2 - 27.05.2014)

Eurovision Young Musicians 2014

• Meet the participants (Part 1)
• Meet the participants (Part 2)
• Meet the participants (Part 3)

Find out more about 'Eurovision Young Musicians':

• Eurovision Young Musicians (Facebook)
• Eurovision Young Musicians (Homepage)
• Participants Eurovision Young Musicians 2014 (Gallery)