Music

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1st classified

The Way of the Erhu
by Cheraine Collette


A self-portrait, for whenever I pick up my erhu, which is a traditional string instrument from Mongolia with a history of over 4000 years, I find the sound and melodies transporting me to another world. An imaginary mythical place with vast landscapes and endless horizons. In fol...

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Runner up

The Power of Music
by Andre Boto


Music has a special power over us, in fact, music can move people. In this image, the power of the music and its harmony makes all the objects present around the musician Eduardo Ramos leaning/moving towards the instrument.

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Highly commended

Silence
by Maryam Sadat Ahmadi


"Silence Note": silence is everything and nothing. In silence, there is everything that should be and what should not be. The sound of silence is louder than all voices because it has a lot to say. In silence we see, hear, smell, taste, touch everything that is beautiful, wonderf...

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Commended

Music Unites
by Carine Van Gerven


The picture shows youth choir Kiliana from Overpelt. The choir is a safe warm home for many young people. They like to come home to their 'nest'. The music brings them into contact with choirs from all over the world. Music, friendship: a priceless wealth.

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Commended

The Harmony of Sine Solem
by Carine Van Gerven


Two young ladies, two professional musicians found each other and formed the duo: Sine Solem. They make music on saxophone and kotamo in an atmosphere where east and west meet. They seek a symbiosis to make the world a little more balanced and harmonious. Two ladies, two queens w...

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Commended

Entendre
by Amber Griffin


Two classical dancers epitomise the effortless grace, musicality and artistry of ballet. The ethereal tension of their shared moment is enhanced through their fluid connectivity and divine balance.

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