The jury of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, chaired by Garrick Ohlsson, selected 11 pianists for the final round. Local hopes now rest on Poland’s Piotr Alexewicz, the nation’s sole finalist.
The Warsaw-based competition, launched in 1927, ranks among the world’s most prestigious and historic piano contests. Since its creation, participants have performed only the works of Fryderyk Chopin, celebrating the timeless genius of the Polish composer.
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Alongside Alexewicz, the finalists include Kevin Chen (Canada), David Khrikuli (Georgia), Shiori Kuwahara (Japan), Tianyou Li (China), Eric Lu (United States), Tianyao Lyu (China), Vincent Ong (Malaysia), Miyu Shindo (Japan), Zitong Wang (China), and William Yang (United States).
These pianists will compete for one of the world’s most coveted classical music honors. Each finalist will perform Chopin’s Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61, followed by one of his two concertos — either E minor, Op. 11, or F minor, Op. 21. They will perform with the National Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Andrzej Boreyka.
The performances will take place from October 18 to 20, with daily sessions beginning at 6 p.m.
Grand Prize and Global Prestige Await the Winner
The winner of the 19th Chopin Competition will earn a €60,000 cash prize and a gold medal, joining an elite circle of past champions whose careers soared after their victories.
The event’s enduring legacy continues to shape the world of classical piano, inspiring generations of musicians to master Chopin’s emotionally charged compositions.
For Piotr Alexewicz, representing Poland on home soil brings immense pride and pressure. As the world watches, Warsaw prepares to witness another moment in the storied history of the Chopin Piano Competition, where artistry, precision, and passion define the path to greatness.
