In the 1st Asia-Pacific International Chopin Competition held in Korea, Aimi KOBAYASHI  won the first prize in junior section and Marina KOKA won the 2nd prize in senior section. This competition was organized from November 5th-11th, in partnership with Chopin Association in Poland and Keimyung University in Taegu city. Prof.Emiko Harimoto (associate member of PTNA Executive committee) was invited as a jury member. *See the result

The 14-year-old pianist, Aimi Kobayashi will soon make CD debut from EMI Japan.