The young pianist Luis Justo, 14 years old, was crowned winner of the ninth season of the musical reality show “Pequeños Grandes Talentos”, produced by the creator of the franchise, Iván Ruiz. With 30 points, the Santo Domingo participant surpassed his competitors in a final gala that was characterized by intense competition and a jury deliberation that lasted for several minutes.
The “Minute Waltz” by Chopin as winning seal
Justo began his presentation with the “Minute Waltz”, a piece by Frédéric Chopin, and his interpretation was applauded by the evaluation panel. The jury highlighted the technical precision and sensitivity of the pianist, considering it a differentiating element compared to the other finalists.
Reactions of the jury and the audience
- Manerra highlighted Luis Justo’s “musical conditions” and stated that the young man was far above the talents of the children who had passed through the program in the past.
- Keren Montero praised Sebastián Pérez’s connection with the public, but the final decision remained in the hands of Luis Justo.
Results and scores
- Luis Justo – 30 points (piano)
- Elio Gómez – 29 points (voice)
- Sebastián Pérez – 28 points (voice)
- Alan Hierro – 24 points (voice)
- Jelena and Jeliana Sosa – 24 points (voice)
- Samil Almonte Gómez – 23 points (voice)
- David Meléndez – 22 points (voice)
- Luisanny Mota – 21 points (voice)
- Leudys Camacho – 20 points (voice)
- Niní Cáffaro – 0 points (comment)
Prize and future opportunities
The prize that Luis Justo receives has an estimated value of over one million Dominican pesos and includes the recording of his first song, a trip to Mexico, student scholarships, school supplies, and 100,000 pesos in cash. In addition, the winner will have an annual participation in “TopiTok”, a space broadcast by channel 4 that will expand his television visibility.
Perspectives for a musical career
With the combination of resources and media exposure, Luis Justo will have the opportunity to consolidate his musical training and start developing his career as an interpreter. The investment in his talent also provides a model of support for young Dominican artists who aspire to break barriers in the music industry.
Credits: diarioaldia.com
