{"id":24223,"date":"2025-12-30T04:05:37","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T20:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=24223"},"modified":"2025-12-30T04:05:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T20:05:37","slug":"7-of-the-best-arts-stories-of-2025-from-a-new-labubu-to-prize-winning-hong-kong-pianist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=24223","title":{"rendered":"7 of the best arts stories of 2025, from a new Labubu to prize-winning Hong Kong pianist"},"content":{"rendered":"


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One of the most popular arts stories of 2025 shone a light on Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham, who in June was named the winner of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.<\/p>\n

Shedding a less positive light on Hong Kong was a story about why so many classical music stars are skipping Hong Kong for other Chinese cities.<\/p>\n

A story about Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor \u2013 who became famous after a British king abdicated to wed her \u2013 also struck a chord.<\/p>\n

Here we look back at seven of the best arts stories of the year.<\/p>\n

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Aristo Sham (centre) plays with conductor Marin Alsop and the Fort Worth Symphony at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Photo: Ralph Lauer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham Ching-tao has won the 2025 edition of the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, putting him on track for global stardom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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