ERIC LU -Chopin Piano 🎹 Competition 2025•Gold medal 🥇 First Prize 🏆- - - - American pianist Eric Lu won first prize and a gold medal at the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, cementing his reputation as a mature, sensitive, and technically masterful interpreter of the composer's work. His victory came after a strong and consistent showing across all four stages, including a memorable final round that impressed both the jury and commentators. Performance insights and reviews

Four 2025 Chopin Piano Competition prize-winners play the main theme of his Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61. Pianists: Vincent Ong's Music Projects, Shiori Kuwahara, Piotr Alexewicz, Eric Lu The Fryderyk Chopin Institute #chopincompetition #chopincompetition2025 #chopin2025 #classicalpiano #vincentong #shiorikuwahara #piotralexewicz #ericlu | Aljoša Jurinić

KEVIN CHEN -Chopin Piano 🎹 Competition 2025 2nd 🥈 Prize 🏆 - - - Kevin Chen is an exceptionally talented and virtuosic pianist, but jury and public opinions were divided over his performances, specifically regarding his artistic interpretation and consistency. While his technical command was widely praised, some observers felt his artistry was more reserved compared to the competition's top prize-winners. Achievements Second prize (Silver Medal): In the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano