A Canadian has won one of the world's most prestigious piano competitions. | CBCEnt
The Associated PressPianist Bruce Liu of Canada reacts after being named as the winner of the first prize in the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition, a prestigious event that launches pianists’ world careers.The jury of the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition chose Bruce Liu of Canada as the winner of the 40,000-euro first prize in the 18th Frederic Chopin international piano competition that often launches pianists' world careers.
"Being able to play Chopin in Warsaw is one of the best things you can imagine, of course, so I'm truly honoured for this award, of course, and for this jury's trust and for all the warmth I have received in recent days," Liu said.Second prize and 30,000 euros went to Alexander Gadjiev, representing Italy and Slovenia and to Kyohei Sorita of Japan, while the third prize of 20,000 euros was awarded to Martin Garcia Garcia of Spain.
"I try to look for a rapport between the performer and Chopin," Popowa-Zydron said in an interview early in the competition.Bowing to their artistry, the 17-member jury allowed two more finalists this year than usual. All the finalists are "very outstanding artists," said Aleksander Laskowski, spokesperson for the Fryderyk Chopin Institute that organized the competition.
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