Stephen Aron is a world-renowned classical guitarist who founded Oberlin’s Classical Guitar program in 1992. He is a groundbreaking figure in the world of classical guitar recordings, publishing the ...

American classical pianist Eric Lu is celebrating a "dream come true" after winning the International Chopin Competition with a stunning performance in Warsaw. It's easy to understand why 27-year-old ...

Lu received the gold medal, EUR 60,000 in prize money, and future performance opportunities. Second prize went to Kevin Chen of Canada, who received EUR 40,000, and third prize, along with EUR 35,000, ...

The competition -- held every five years in Frederic Chopin's homeland -- is seen as a gateway to classical music glory, with winners going on to play top global venues and sign recording deals. "This ...

(Wojtek RADWANSKI/AFP/AFP) American pianist Eric Lu won the top prize at the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, the contest's Polish organisers said Tuesday. The competition -- held ...

Because I was scheduled to get made up and miked for pre-recording an upcoming Chopin Talk intermission feature, I had to miss Xiaohuan Li’s recital in the Philharmonic Hall on Wednesday morning.

The 19-year-old pianist was born in the Israeli city of Netanya, where he spent the first four years of his life. His older sister was his first music teacher, and he began his formal music education ...

"It's my little secret, but it also helps me focus," Prokopowicz said, referring to the long moment of silence which preceded his performance in the second round of the competition. "I'm glad I had ...

Oct. 3, 2025 / PRZen / NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition (NICPC) today announced a partnership with Lipscomb University to host the 2025 competition in Nashville, ...

Every two years, Cairo hosts Egypt’s only Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youths. Winners not only perform but also travel to Poland to connect with Chopin’s heritage, deepening their ...