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Pianists play Chopin in Warsaw: audio report

03.10.2025 19:30
The first stage of the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition opened in Warsaw on Friday, featuring 84 contestants from 19 countries.
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  • 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw: Opening gala
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Photo:PAP/Szymon Pulcyn

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 podczas koncertu  w Sali Koncertowej warszawskiej Filharmonii Narodowej. Garrick Ohlsson. Photo: Paweł Supernak/PAP

Monika Pilch spoke with Ohlsson and several participants during the event’s opening gala on Thursday evening.

Click on the audio player above to listen.