Minalay became a source of great joy and pride for North Cyprus by winning four first places in the piano competitions he participated in over the last year.
Hasan’s father Hüseyin Minalay expressed his gratitude to his piano teacher Yuliya Yılmaz, who contributed to his son’s success.
Minalay announced his son’s success with these words:
“My son Hasan Minalay came first in the “2024 ADS Piano Academy International ‘Gülsin Onay’ Piano Competition” held at Ege University Atatürk Cultural Centre in Izmir on 10-12 May, and we are very happy by taking four first places in the piano competitions he participated in in one year. and made us proud. We would like to express our endless gratitude to Hasan’s piano teacher Yuliya Yılmaz, who contributed greatly to this success and always supported him”.
*There are a number of videos available on YouTube if you would like to hear this talented young man playing [Ed.]
