Held every five years, the Warsaw competition is among the world’s most prestigious music contests, shaping the careers of leading pianists.
This year’s 17-member jury includes several past winners, including American pianist Garrick Ohlsson, who chairs the panel.
Garrick Ohlsson. Photo: Paweł Supernak/PAP
Monika Pilch spoke with Ohlsson and several participants during the event’s opening gala on Thursday evening.
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