Record entries for Chopin piano competition 10.01.2020 15:30 Over 500 pianists from 53 countries have submitted applications for the International Chopin Piano Competition, which is to open in Warsaw on October 2. Audio 03'58 NFP 20 01 10 CHOPIN COMPETITION Image by Pezibear from Pixabay Pixabay License Established in 1927, the competition, held every five years, is among the world’s most prestigious events of its kind. This year the contest is being held for the 18th time and has drawn a record number of applicants.