Chopin at his most radiant — a cornerstone of Ray's repertoire, carried through the piece's full arc from tenderness to triumph.
Ravel's dark, jazz-tinged concerto in its two-piano arrangement — one hand carrying an orchestra's worth of colour.
Awarded first prize for a performance praised by the jury for its warmth, control, and storytelling — qualities that have become the signature of Ray's Chopin playing.
Invited to perform before Singapore's former Prime Minister — a recognition of Ray's standing among the nation's young concert artists.