Warsaw Voice - XV Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition

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The Joy of Playing
22 October 2005
Rafał Blechacz talks to Jan Popis
What was the aim of taking part in the competition?
First and foremost, the joy of playing. Particularly in the third stage, in the concerto, there is happiness and melancholy, but every pianist is glad to be able to play this piece.

Pure Beauty
22 October 2005
RAFAŁ BLECHACZ, a 20-year-old very modest but extremely gifted young artist, has won the title of the best Chopin pianist of 2005! Apart from the First Prize and Gold Medal, he has received a number of special awards...

A Sense of Optimism
22 October 2005
Director of the National Frederic Chopin Institute Prof. Ryszard Zimak talks to Jan Popis.
What aims are most important to you?
The fundamental aim of my actions is the unification of all efforts serving the legacy of Frederic Chopin. This task is nothing other than a continuation of the work of Minister of Culture Waldemar Dąbrowski, who brought about the signing of an agreement to give the highest priority to Chopin’s virtues.

Orlen - Patron of Chopin’s Music
22 October 2005
Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen S.A. (PKN Orlen) was one of the sponsors of the 15th Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition. This year’s contest was in many ways an exceptional event. A record number of 323 contestants registered for the preliminary round, while the audience had the opportunity to hear the young pianists at this first stage of the competition for the very fist time.

Culturally Responsible
22 October 2005
PKN Orlen President Igor Chalupec talks to Feliks Misiak
Orlen’s contribution to the prestigious Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition strengthens the position of the company as a patron of the arts. Will PKN Orlen take more steps like these in the future?

A Laurel and Hearty Handshake
22 October 2005
The winner of the 15th Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition will receive $25,000, a gold medal and a badge of honor: a laurel wreath.

In Concert
22 October 2005
"In both piano concertos, which feature a trend of profound, early-Romantic poetry against the background of classical formal models, the starting point and a means of effective piano arrangement of these works is the brillant style..."

Nocturne
22 October 2005
It’s midnight at the editorial office of The Warsaw Voice/Gazeta. The final, 12th issue is being produced...

Veterans of Polish Piano
22 October 2005
Veterans of Polish Piano, volumes I and II. Studies and materials edited by Maria Szraiber

The Gazette’s Competition has concluded.
22 October 2005
The Gazette’s Competition for the favorite pianist of the audience has concluded.

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