XVII International Piano Competition Fryderyk Chopin - Stage II

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  At the 17th International Piano Competition named after Frédéric Chopin - Stage II, we had the opportunity to listen to many talented pianists who presented the works of the master of Polish music. Among them was Alexei TARTAKOVSKY from the USA, who, performing the Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat major Op. 61, Nocturne in E-flat major Op. 62 No. 2, Scherzo in C-sharp minor Op. 39, Polonaise in A-flat major Op. 53, and Waltz in A-flat major Op. 34 No. 1, proved his mastery in interpreting Chopin's music. Next on stage was Alexander ULLMAN from Great Britain, who presented Waltz in F major Op. 34 No. 3, Nocturne in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No. 1, Nocturne in F minor Op. 55 No. 1, Ballade in F minor Op. 52, and Polonaise in A-flat major Op. 53. His extraordinary talent and sensitivity left an unforgettable impression on the audience. The next artist was Chao WANG from China. His performance of Nocturnes Op. 27 No. 1 and No. 2, Ballade in F major Op. 38, Waltz in F major Op. 34 No. 3, and Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante in E-flat major Op. 22, delighted with its technique and full of emotion sound. After the break, Andrzej WIERCIŃSKI from Poland appeared on stage. His interpretation of Ballade in F major Op. 38, Scherzo in C-sharp minor Op. 39, and three Waltzes Op. 34: A-flat major No. 1, A minor No. 2, and F major No. 3, as well as Polonaise in A-flat major Op. 53, showed not only his technical skills but, above all, a deep understanding and dedication to the atmosphere of Frédéric Chopin's works. The last person to showcase their skills was Zi XU from China. Performing Prelude in C-sharp minor Op. 45, Polonaise in F minor Op. 44, and Waltz in A-flat major Op. 42, and Polonaise-Fantasy in A-flat major Op. 61, she beautifully expressed emotions and extracted the beauty of each note from the pieces. This stage of the competition proved that the music of Frédéric Chopin still lives on and continues to inspire young performers from various parts of the world. Their interpretations, full of passion, virtuosity, and sensitivity, emphasize the significance of this great composer in the history of music.

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  It was amazing! The performances in the second stage of the Chopin Competition were simply breathtaking. Young pianists from all over the world showcased their skills and conveyed a tremendous amount of emotion to us. Alexei Tartakovsky from the USA performed wonderfully, especially his interpretation of the Polonaise-Fantasy and the Polonaise in A-flat major. Alexander Ullman from the UK demonstrated technique and passion, and the Ballade in F minor was magical. Chao Wang from China delighted us with his performance of the Andante Spianato and the Grande Polonaise Brillante, which were full of vigor and energy. Andrzej Wierciński from Poland did excellently in the three waltzes op. 34, and Zi Xu from China thrilled us with his rendition of the Polonaise-Fantasy. We are looking forward to more performances!