The jurists of the New Tang Dynasty International Piano Competition are classical musicians as well. They are pianists and teachers, and when the pandemic last year brought the world to a halt, they were keenly aware of how classical musicians were affected worldwide. “Under this abnormal situation, the world has been chaotic. There has been suffering, and everyone is isolated, but traditional classical music can play the role of soothing and comforting the soul,” said Becky Yao, head judge and music department professor at Fei Tian College. “Great music is capable of elevating people, giving people peace, giving people courage, and giving people hope.” “The NTD International Piano Competition was originally developed to promote and revive Western classical music, but in this special period it’s come to play a different role,” Yao said. In our post-pandemic world, people have been reflecting on many things, changing their lifestyles, and seeking guidance …