Highlights from the prestigious competition in Leeds, presented by Petroc Trelawny.
Five finalists from around the world go head to head armed only with piano concertos played with the Halle Orchestra.
What are the judges looking for? What are the pressures of these competitions? And who will emerge with the first prize which includes guaranteed performances in Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester as well as a recording and international dates.
Held every three years since 1963, this 19th edition is likely to see a new star launched into the piano firmament.