Winner Of The 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition Warsaw 2015

Featuring

Seong-Jin Cho
Frédéric Chopin

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Historical Context

The International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw is one of the oldest and most prestigious piano competitions globally, devoted exclusively to Chopin's music.

Critical Reception

Jury members for the Chopin Competition have included leading artists of the 20th century such as Maurice Ravel, Karol Szymanowski, and Nadia Boulanger.

Recording & Production

This album was recorded live during the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition at the Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall in October 2015.

Performer Biography

Seong-Jin Cho has performed with renowned orchestras such as the Mariinsky Orchestra under Valery Gergiev and the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra under Lorin Maazel.

Notable Performances

Past winners of the Chopin Competition include many leading pianists such as Maurizio Pollini, Martha Argerich, and Krystian Zimerman.

Cultural Impact

The Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw is the most important Chopin center globally, promoting and safeguarding the heritage of the great Polish composer.