XVII International Piano Competition Fryderyk Chopin

10 a.m.–10.55 a.m.

Galina CHISTIAKOVA (Russia)

Mazurka in A minor Op. 59 No. 1
Mazurka in A flat major Op. 59 No. 2
Mazurka in F sharp minor Op. 59 No. 3
Ballade in G minor Op. 23
Ballade in A flat major Op. 47
Sonata in B flat minor Op. 35

10.55–11.50

Seong-Jin CHO (South Korea)

Mazurka in G sharp minor Op. 33 No. 1
Mazurka in C major Op. 33 No. 2
Mazurka in D major Op. 33 No. 3
Mazurka in B minor Op. 33 No. 4
Prelude in C major Op. 28 No. 1
Prelude in A minor Op. 28 No. 2
Prelude in G major Op. 28 No. 3
Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No. 4
Prelude in D major Op. 28 No. 5
Prelude in B minor Op. 28 No. 6
Prelude in A major Op. 28 No. 7
Prelude in F sharp minor Op. 28 No. 8
Prelude in E major Op. 28 No. 9
Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 28 No. 10
Prelude in B major Op. 28 No. 11
Prelude in G sharp minor Op. 28 No. 12
Prelude in F sharp major Op. 28 No. 13
Prelude in E flat minor Op. 28 No. 14
Prelude in D flat major Op. 28 No. 15
Prelude in B flat minor Op. 28 No. 16
Prelude in A flat major Op. 28 No. 17
Prelude in F minor Op. 28 No. 18
Prelude in E flat major Op. 28 No. 19
Prelude in C minor Op. 28 No. 20
Prelude in B flat major Op. 28 No. 21
Prelude in G minor Op. 28 No. 22
Prelude in F major Op. 28 No. 23
Prelude in D minor Op. 28 No. 24
Scherzo in B flat minor Op. 31

intermission: 11.50 a.m.–12.20 p.m.

12.20 p.m.–13.15

Chi Ho HAN (South Korea)

Mazurka in A minor Op. 59 No. 1
Mazurka in A flat major Op. 59 No. 2
Mazurka in F sharp minor Op. 59 No. 3
Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53
Prelude in C major Op. 28 No. 1
Prelude in A minor Op. 28 No. 2
Prelude in G major Op. 28 No. 3
Prelude in E minor Op. 28 No. 4
Prelude in D major Op. 28 No. 5
Prelude in B minor Op. 28 No. 6
Prelude in A major Op. 28 No. 7
Prelude in F sharp minor Op. 28 No. 8
Prelude in E major Op. 28 No. 9
Prelude in C sharp minor Op. 28 No. 10
Prelude in B major Op. 28 No. 11
Prelude in G sharp minor Op. 28 No. 12
Prelude in F sharp major Op. 28 No. 13
Prelude in E flat minor Op. 28 No. 14
Prelude in D flat major Op. 28 No. 15
Prelude in B flat minor Op. 28 No. 16
Prelude in A flat major Op. 28 No. 17
Prelude in F minor Op. 28 No. 18
Prelude in E flat major Op. 28 No. 19
Prelude in C minor Op. 28 No. 20
Prelude in B flat major Op. 28 No. 21
Prelude in G minor Op. 28 No. 22
Prelude in F major Op. 28 No. 23
Prelude in D minor Op. 28 No. 24

13.15 p.m.–14.10 p.m.

Aljoša JURINI? (Croatia)

Mazurka in B flat major Op. 17 No. 1
Mazurka in E minor Op. 17 No. 2
Mazurka in A flat major Op. 17 No. 3
Mazurka in A minor Op. 17 No. 4
Sonata in B minor Op. 58
Etude in E flat major Op. 10 No. 11
Etude in F minor Op. 25 No. 2
Etude in C sharp minor Op. 25 No. 7
Etude in A minor Op. 25 No. 11
Etude in C minor Op. 25 No. 12

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The XVII International Piano Competition named after Fryderyk Chopin is a prestigious musical event during which young pianists present their skills in interpreting works of this outstanding composer. Stage III of the competition featured exceptional performances by three talented artists: Galina Chistiakova from Russia, Seong-Jin Cho from South Korea, and Chi Ho Han from South Korea. Galina Chistiakova presented three Mazurkas Op. 59, which are a characteristic musical form of Polish folk dance. Her interpretation was full of emotion and sophistication. She then performed the Ballade in G minor Op. 23 and the Ballade in A flat major Op. 47, which are considered some of the most famous and demanding works of Chopin. Finally, Chistiakova presented the Sonata in B flat minor Op. 35, which is one of the most emotional and dramatic works of this composer. Seong-Jin Cho surprised the audience with his virtuosity while performing the Mazurkas Op. 33 and Preludes Op. 28. Cho perfectly captured the character of the Mazurkas, which are more cheerful and full of energy. His interpretation of the Preludes revealed the depth of emotion contained in these musical miniatures. Chi Ho Han began his performance with the Mazurkas Op. 59, which were played with elegance and precision. He then presented the Polonaise in A flat major Op. 53, which is one of the most famous and patriotic works of Chopin. Han also performed a cycle of Preludes Op. 28, whose interpretation was exceptionally subtle and refined. All the artists showcased their technical and interpretative skills at the highest level. The Chopin Competition is an opportunity to discover a new generation of talented pianists who continue the legacy of Fryderyk Chopin and contribute to the promotion of his music worldwide.

Wow! Wonderful performances at the third stage of the XVII International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition. Galina Chistiakova from Russia, Seong-Jin Cho and Chi Ho Han from South Korea, and Aljoša Jurinić from Croatia showcased incredible technique and passion in their performances. Their pianistic skills amaze and draw us into the world of Chopin's music. Mazurkas, ballades, sonatas, and études are just a part of what they have gifted us. It's impossible to refrain from applause, and we keep our fingers crossed for them in the next part of the competition!