2nd Edition
Year: 2019
The second edition of Brillante Piano festival was held from 29-31 October 2019 at RCEMPA in Jotsoma, Kohima.
The second edition started off with a grand opening of the 100-Pianos Overture to
Beethoven's Ode to Joy (4th movement, Symphony No.9). 102 pianists consisting of all levels
from age 4 onwards performed together expressing their common bond and love for the
piano. This occasion was attended by the Advisor to the Chief Minister of Nagaland Shri Abu
Metha, the Advisor of TaFMA Shri Theja Meru, the project Director of TaFMA Shri Hovithal
Sothu and a host of teachers, parents and well wishers.
10 competitors were selected for the finals judged by Natalia, Aman Mahajan and Visahu
Peseyie. The festival also witnessed performances and participation of students from KM
Conservatory of music Chennai led by their illustrious faculty, Dr. Surojeet Chatterjee. Other
featured performers were Anubhav Sen, Palak Jatin Chauhan and Saveri Mishra.