For some his rubato in the Nocturnes has an effect on the music like a life­force being thwarted and blocked‚ while others will claim that Chopin was hardly an easy or ‘comfortable’ composer and that ...

The Fryderyk Chopin International Piano Competition is one of the oldest and most prestigious ... During the first three stages the pianists perform Nocturnes, Etudes, Ballads, Scherzos, Polonaises, ...

The 33rd International Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Young Pianists in 2025 promises an enriching musical experience, particularly for aspiring young pianists in the Professional Group.

Jones played classical piano as a kid, but after failing his ... and he became obsessed with Chopin’s Nocturne In Eb Major. As you do. The show is split between a break-down of the piece ...