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# RenCon 2025 Online Audition Results - Preliminary

'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''

== Current Rankings ==

Based on weighted audience ratings from '''13 survey responses''':

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Audition Results
! Rank !! Performer !! Weighted Score !! Status
|-
| 1st || '''MidnightOpal''' || 4.21/5.0 || Leading
|-
| 2nd || '''CrystalEcho''' || 3.56/5.0 || Strong showing
|-
| 3rd || '''VelvetStorm''' || 3.29/5.0 || Competitive
|-
| 4th || '''SilverWave''' || 3.19/5.0 || Solid performance
|-
| 5th || '''FrozenRiver''' || 3.17/5.0 || Close contest
|-
| 6th || '''EmberSky''' || 2.67/5.0 ||
|-
| 7th || '''AzureThunder''' || 2.50/5.0 ||
|-
| 8th || '''CrimsonDawn''' || 2.40/5.0 ||
|-
| 9th || '''GoldenMist''' || 2.06/5.0 ||
|}

== About the Scoring ==

* Scores are calculated using a weighted average system where judges self-rate their expertise level (1-5 stars)
* Higher expertise ratings receive greater weight in the final calculations
* All 9 participants received ratings from all 13 current respondents

== Next Steps ==

* '''Submission deadline''': Still open for additional audience feedback
* '''Final results''': Will be announced after the deadline closes
* '''Advancement''': Top performers will proceed to the next round

''Last updated: September 10, 2025''

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 * Handling of complex rhythmic patterns
 * Balance between technical accuracy and musical expression
 == Live Contest Results ==
-''[To be updated following the live contest on September 25, 2025]''
+The live contest was held on September 25, 2025, at the Daejeon Convention Center during ISMIR 2025. All systems rendered a surprise piece in real-time, with audience voting determining the final rankings. A total of '''50 evaluators''' participated in the live evaluation.
 === Surprise Piece ===
-* '''Title:''' [To be announced]
+* '''Title:''' Variation on "Mother and Sister"
-* '''Composer:''' [To be announced]
+* '''Composer:''' Hayeon Bang
-* '''Duration:''' [X minutes]
+* '''Duration:''' ~3 minutes
-* '''Style:''' [Musical characteristics]
-=== Live Performance Rankings ===
+The winner was announced at the closing ceremony of ISMIR 2025 on September 25, 2025.

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 ! Authors/Institution
 ! Weighted Score
 |-
 | 1
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 | Anders Friberg, Gabriel Jones
 | 4.33/5.0
 |-
 | 2
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 | Dasaem Jeong, Taegyun Kwon, Yoojin Kim, Kyogu Lee, Juhan Nam
 | 3.54/5.0
 |-
 | 3
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 | Erich Grunewald
 | 3.32/5.0
 |-
 | 4
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 | Leduo Chen, Xinrui Su, Yuqiang Li, Honyu Andy Shing, Junchuan Zhao, Zihan Chai, Kunyang Zhang, Shengchen Li
 | 3.19/5.0
 |-
 | 5
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 | Jongmin Jung, Dongmin Kim, Sihun Lee, Seola Cho, Hyungjoon Soh, Irmak Bukey, Chris Donahue, Dasaem Jeong
 | 3.00/5.0
 |-
 | 6
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 | Jinwen Zhou, Yuncong Xie, Haochen Wang, Huan Zhang, Aidan Hogg, Simon Dixon
 | 2.83/5.0
 |-
+|
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 | Weixi Zhai
 | 2.53/5.0
 |-
+|
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 | Silvan Peter
 | 2.53/5.0
 |-
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 | Kyle Worrall, Tom Collins
 | 2.31/5.0
 |}

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 The following table shows the final rankings based on weighted average scores from the preliminary round evaluation:
 {| class="wikitable sortable"
 ! Rank
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 ! Authors/Institution
 ! Weighted Score
 |-
 | 1
-| EmberSky
+| MidnightOpal
-| [System Name]
+| DirectorMusices
-| [Author Names]
+| Anders Friberg, Gabriel Jones
-| [X.XXX]/5.0
+| 4.33/5.0
 |-
 | 2
-| AzureThunder
+| CrystalEcho
-| [System Name]
+| VirtuosoNet
-| [Author Names]
+| Dasaem Jeong, Taegyun Kwon, Yoojin Kim, Kyogu Lee, Juhan Nam
-| [X.XXX]/5.0
+| 3.54/5.0
 |-
 | 3
-| CrimsonDawn
+| FrozenRiver
-| [System Name]
+| Midihum
-| [Author Names]
+| Erich Grunewald
-| [X.XXX]/5.0
+| 3.32/5.0
 |-
 | 4
-| SilverWave
+| VelvetStorm
-| [System Name]
+| ElegantAIPianist
-| [Author Names]
+| Leduo Chen, Xinrui Su, Yuqiang Li, Honyu Andy Shing, Junchuan Zhao, Zihan Chai, Kunyang Zhang, Shengchen Li
-| [X.XXX]/5.0
+| 3.19/5.0
 |-
 | 5
-| VelvetStorm
+| SilverWave
-| [System Name]
+| Contin-U
-| [Author Names]
+| Jongmin Jung, Dongmin Kim, Sihun Lee, Seola Cho, Hyungjoon Soh, Irmak Bukey, Chris Donahue, Dasaem Jeong
-| [X.XXX]/5.0
+| 3.00/5.0
 |-
 | 6
 | GoldenMist
-| [System Name]
+| CueFreeExpressPedal
-| [Author Names]
+| Kyle Worrall, Tom Collins
-| [X.XXX]/5.0
+| 2.31/5.0
 |}

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	+	= 2025:RenCon Results =

	+	== Preliminary (Audition) Round Results ==
	+
	+	=== Evaluation Methodology ===
	+	The preliminary round was evaluated through an online listening test with '''25 expert evaluators'''. The evaluation used a weighted voting system where participants self-rated their expertise level from 1-5 stars, with responses weighted accordingly.
	+
	+	=== Participant Demographics ===
	+	Our evaluation panel consisted of highly qualified judges:
	+
	+	'''Expertise Distribution:'''
	+	* Expert evaluators (5 stars): 7 participants (29.2%)
	+	* High confidence (4 stars): 5 participants (20.8%)
	+	* Moderate confidence (3 stars): 10 participants (41.7%)
	+	* Lower confidence (1-2 stars): 2 participants (8.4%)
	+	* '''Average expertise weight:''' 3.67/5.0
	+
	+	'''Professional Background:'''
	+	* Music researchers: 12 (54.5%)
	+	* Music technologists: 10 (45.5%)
	+	* Active performers: 8 (36.4%)
	+	* Conservatory students: 6 (27.3%)
	+	* Music lovers: 15 (68.2%)
	+	* Concert-goers: 8 (36.4%)
	+
	+	'''Musical Experience:'''
	+	* Strong representation of classical music expertise
	+	* Diverse musical preferences spanning classical, jazz, pop, and rock
	+	* Substantial piano experience among evaluators
	+	* Mix of academic researchers and practicing musicians
	+
	+	=== System Rankings ===
	+
	+	The following table shows the final rankings based on weighted average scores from the preliminary round evaluation:
	+
	+	{\| class="wikitable sortable"
	+	! Rank
	+	! Anonymous Name
	+	! Real System Name
	+	! Authors/Institution
	+	! Weighted Score
	+	! Simple Average
	+	! Responses
	+	\|-
	+	\| 1
	+	\| EmberSky
	+	\| [System Name]
	+	\| [Author Names]
	+	\| [X.XXX]/5.0
	+	\| [X.XX]/5.0
	+	\| 24
	+	\|-
	+	\| 2
	+	\| AzureThunder
	+	\| [System Name]
	+	\| [Author Names]
	+	\| [X.XXX]/5.0
	+	\| [X.XX]/5.0
	+	\| 24
	+	\|-
	+	\| 3
	+	\| CrimsonDawn
	+	\| [System Name]
	+	\| [Author Names]
	+	\| [X.XXX]/5.0
	+	\| [X.XX]/5.0
	+	\| 24
	+	\|-
	+	\| 4
	+	\| SilverWave
	+	\| [System Name]
	+	\| [Author Names]
	+	\| [X.XXX]/5.0
	+	\| [X.XX]/5.0
	+	\| 24
	+	\|-
	+	\| 5
	+	\| VelvetStorm
	+	\| [System Name]
	+	\| [Author Names]
	+	\| [X.XXX]/5.0
	+	\| [X.XX]/5.0
	+	\| 24
	+	\|-
	+	\| 6
	+	\| GoldenMist
	+	\| [System Name]
	+	\| [Author Names]
	+	\| [X.XXX]/5.0
	+	\| [X.XX]/5.0
	+	\| 24
	+	\|}
	+
	+	''Note: Complete rankings and system details will be updated following the live contest and final results announcement.''
	+
	+	=== Qualitative Feedback ===
	+
	+	Evaluators provided extensive qualitative feedback on the systems' performances:
	+
	+	'''Common Positive Attributes:'''
	+	* Natural expressiveness and human-like phrasing
	+	* Appropriate tempo variations and rubato
	+	* Musical sensitivity to harmonic structure
	+	* Dynamic expression and articulation
	+
	+	'''Areas for Improvement:'''
	+	* Consistency across different musical styles
	+	* Handling of complex rhythmic patterns
	+	* Balance between technical accuracy and musical expression
	+
	+	== Live Contest Results ==
	+
	+	''[To be updated following the live contest on September 25, 2025]''
	+
	+	=== Surprise Piece ===
	+	* '''Title:''' [To be announced]
	+	* '''Composer:''' [To be announced]
	+	* '''Duration:''' [X minutes]
	+	* '''Style:''' [Musical characteristics]
	+
	+	=== Live Performance Rankings ===
	+	''[Results pending live audience voting]''
	+
	+	=== Winner Announcement ===
	+	''[To be announced at the conclusion of ISMIR 2025]''
	+
	+
	+
	+	== External Links ==
	+
	+	* [https://ren-con2025.vercel.app/ Official RenCon 2025 Website]
	+	* [https://ismir2025.ismir.net/ ISMIR 2025 Conference Website]
	+	* [https://www.music-ir.org/mirex/wiki/2025:RenCon RenCon 2025 MIREX Task Page]
	+
	+	[[Category:MIREX]]
	+	[[Category:ISMIR 2025]]
	+	[[Category:Performance Rendering]]
	+	[[Category:Competition Results]]

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−	~~# RenCon 2025 Online Audition Results - Preliminary~~

−	~~'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''~~

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	'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''		'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''
−
−	~~== Next Steps ==~~
−
−	* '''Submission deadline''': Still open for additional audience feedback
−	* '''Final results''': Will be announced after the deadline closes
−	* '''Advancement''': Top performers will proceed to the next round
−
−	~~''Last updated: September 10, 2025''~~

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	'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''		'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''
−
−	~~== About the Scoring ==~~
−
−	* Scores are calculated using a weighted average system where judges self-rate their expertise level (1-5 stars)
−	* Higher expertise ratings receive greater weight in the final calculations
−	* All 9 participants received ratings from all 13 current respondents

	== Next Steps ==		== Next Steps ==

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	'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''		'''Note: These are preliminary results as of September 10, 2025. The deadline has not yet passed, and rankings may change as additional responses are received.'''
−
−	~~== Current Rankings ==~~
−
−	~~Based on weighted audience ratings from '''13 survey responses''':~~
−
−	~~{\| class="wikitable"~~
−	~~\|+ Audition Results~~
−	~~! Rank !! Performer !! Weighted Score !! Status~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 1st \|\| '''MidnightOpal''' \|\| 4.21/5.0 \|\| Leading~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 2nd \|\| '''CrystalEcho''' \|\| 3.56/5.0 \|\| Strong showing~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 3rd \|\| '''VelvetStorm''' \|\| 3.29/5.0 \|\| Competitive~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 4th \|\| '''SilverWave''' \|\| 3.19/5.0 \|\| Solid performance~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 5th \|\| '''FrozenRiver''' \|\| 3.17/5.0 \|\| Close contest~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 6th \|\| '''EmberSky''' \|\| 2.67/5.0 \|\|~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 7th \|\| '''AzureThunder''' \|\| 2.50/5.0 \|\|~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 8th \|\| '''CrimsonDawn''' \|\| 2.40/5.0 \|\|~~
−	\|-
−	~~\| 9th \|\| '''GoldenMist''' \|\| 2.06/5.0 \|\|~~
−	\|}

	== About the Scoring ==		== About the Scoring ==