Local hero hopes: Piotr Alexewicz makes final of Poland's Chopin piano competition

Published on 17/10/2025 - 13:09 GMT+2

The classical philharmonic world now knows nan names of nan finalists of nan 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition successful Warsaw, and among them is location favourite Piotr Alexewicz, nan only Pole to make nan cut.

Launched successful 1927, nan Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition is 1 of nan oldest philharmonic events of its benignant successful nan world and, 1 of nan astir prestigious awards for pianists.

Since its inception, nan contest's repertoire has consisted exclusively of legendary composer's music.

Chopin's Eleven

Also qualified for nan last shape of nan auditions are: Kevin Chen from Canada, David Khrikuli from Georgia, Shiori Kuwahara from Japan, Tianyou Li from China, Eric Lu from nan United States, Tianyao Lyu from China, Vincent Ong from Malaysia, Miyu Shindo from Japan, Zitong Wang from China and William nan from nan United States.

The finalists will statesman pinch a capacity of nan Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61, followed by a capacity of a selected soft concerto by Fryderyk Chopin pinch nan accompaniment of nan National Philharmonic Orchestra nether nan guidance of Andrzej Boreyka: successful E minor, Op. 11 aliases successful F minor, Op. 21.

The victor of nan 19th Chopin Competition will person a rate prize of €60,000 and a golden medal.

The last auditions will return spot from 18-20 October successful sessions starting astatine 6pm each day.