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Inka Terror

Inka Terror

Hwaen Ch'uqi (Inka Terror) – world-renowned pianist, composer, and recurring guest judge on The Ben Maller Show; Inca Indian native of Peru based in Rochester, NY; performer at Carnegie Hall, Moscow Conservatory, and international venues.

Jul 16, 2026

39:41
So any thoughts, Inkatara, before we, uh, we pause for the cause and then begin the festivities here?
39:47
Uh, I just wanna say, like, uh, I know from experience that with these classical prestigious competitions, often the, the most memorable people are not the first place winners.
39:58
So there is a chance for anyone in this competition, and I'm looking forward to that.

8 MINS LATER

LorenaPANELIST
48:31
[laughs]
48:32
And, uh, [laughs] uh, it was a bit pitchy, pitchy.
48:36
Uh, but you know, he was the first up, so I'll give him a three.
24:47
But, uh, w- how do you score it, Inka?
24:51
I think Coop Loop hit it on the he- hit the nail on the head.
24:54
When you, when you leave somebody wanting more, that's, that's gold, and, uh, it was unbelievably creative.
25:01
I'm going with Coop, eight.
29:26
[laughs]
29:27
... that, that was, that was, I mean, that was more live than, uh, you know, some of the other recorded things you get, so, uh, and, uh, I think he had the audience clapping, too.
29:38
He had me bopping around, so I'm giving him an eight.

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