Chopin international piano competition closes in on winner
ABC News
The jury of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition was hearing the last finalists in Warsaw before announcing the winner of the 40,000 euros ($45,000) first prize in the prestigious event that launches world careers
WARSAW, Poland -- The jury of the Frederic Chopin international piano competition was hearing the last finalists Wednesday in Warsaw before announcing the winner of the 40,000 euro ($45,000) first prize in the prestigious event that launches world careers.
The jury will gather for deliberations in the evening after the last four of the 12 finalists play a Chopin concerto with the orchestra during the day. The eight other finalists played Monday and Tuesday.
The verdict is expected late at night at the National Philharmonic in Warsaw.
Bowing to their artistry, the 17-member jury allowed two more finalists this year than usual. The competition, held every five years, was postponed by a year due to the pandemic.
