KEVIN CHEN – third round (19th Chopin Competition, Warsaw)

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1. He seemed to have a clear concept throughout the first, second, and third preliminary rounds, showing that he is an outstanding pianist in every aspect.

2. 👏👏👏

3. I wish we could see something more complex, where pianists also used their toes to play more keys to add complexity, and we shifted how pedals were played to the knees or butt.

   It's hard to judge people when everyone has pretty much maxed out their piano potential without going above and beyond by incorporating their toes.

4. The nuances he translates into sounds, tears me up. Bravo Kevin Chen💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

5. ありがとうございます😊🌈✨🕊💖

6. 46:00 The winner is coming! 🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎🐎

7. Erupt your emotion Kevin , at FINAL , Don't be patient.

8. Timestamps!
   0:11 Mazurkas Op. 41 No. 1 in E minor
   2:33 Mazurkas Op. 41 No. 2 in B major
   3:55 Mazurkas Op. 41 No. 3 in A flat major
   6:01 Mazurkas Op. 41 No. 4 in C sharp minor
   10:26 Ballade in F minor, Op. 52
   23:22 Sonata in B minor, Op. 58, I. Allegro maestoso
   32:57 Sonata in B minor, Op. 58, II. Scherzo. Molto vivace
   35:40 Sonata in B minor, Op. 58, III. Largo
   45:55 Sonata in B minor, Op. 58, IV. Finale. Presto non tanto

   Beautifully played, Kevin! Looking forward to the Concerto and hopefully a top 3.

10. Love you, Kevin Chen ❤️ Your playing was absolutely beautiful — every note was filled with heart and sincerity. Thank you for sharing such wonderful music! 🎶✨

11. 2次予選で仰天のop－10全曲という離れ業をやってのけ観客の度肝を抜いた彼の超絶テクニックは、これから年齢を重ね人生に深みを増していくごとにきっと素晴らしい音楽へと昇華されていくと思いました。特にバラード4番というあまりに深い超難曲は、また数年後の演奏を楽しみにしております。

12. 一つも無駄な音がなく、胸を鷲掴みにされる演奏です

13. And the winner is…

14. Winner! Undisputed

15. I was in the hall and his tone was unbelievably clear, not a trace of muddiness. It was obvious his sound quality was on a completely different level from the other pianists. Everyone around was completely mesmerized. The Polish grandma next to me even started crying during his Ballade. His Sonata was the most beautiful I’ve ever heard, and I couldn’t sleep afterwards because I was still in shock.

16. Betting on him making top 3..

17. So beautiful!!
    夜中でリアルタイムで聴けなかったけど、素敵すぎる演奏🥹✨
    ファイナリスト進出、おめでとうございます！！！

18. Honestly, the performance lacked musical flow and felt somewhat flat and stiff. The Mazurka didn’t quite capture its unique charm, either. Still, I admire his bravery in choosing a repertoire that challenged him, even if it exposed more weaknesses than strengths.

19. KEVIN the pianis in the World…Great Kevin, you increidible.❤👏👏👏👏

20. His piano is different from that of any other pianist.
    There are sounds in his playing that cannot be heard from others.
    He makes me aware that every note written in the score carries its own meaning.
    Although it’s a piece I thought I knew, it feels new…as if it were being improvised before my eyes.The Largo was absolutely amazing.

21. W Balladzie 6 błędów, w Sonacie 7. Tianyao ma lepszą technikę i większy potencjał.

22. People who say this guy lacks musicality are actually racist and delusional, I GUARANTEE YOU if you turned his skin color white and changed his name to a Polish name HE WOULD BE THE WINNER WITHOUT a DOUBT!!! I am sick of people judging his playing and dismissing it as "robotic" or "technically perfect, but dry", profiling him as the stereotypical Chinese pianist.

23. Może wygrać.

24. Another winning performance and his best round yet. Kevin is the clear favorite to win this competition. Best Sonata and Polinaise(from round 2) of the competition imo. Looking forward to his performance of the Concerto in the Final.

25. Rooting for him! His playing is incredibly subtle and secure. I wasn’t a fan of his ballade to be honest but everything else was great (from R1-R3)

26. He seems to engage with the score without unnecessary expression.
    This performance will be appreciated by experts.

27. will be a winner

28. So beautiful and touching! tears from my eyes through my screen

29. Magic, po prostu magia.

30. I can not stop listening to you, Kevin. You’re magic. No other contestants can touch my heart with their music as you do. If you won’t be selected as #1, I will never watch another Chopin competition ever again . Rooting for you ✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

31. Every piece of music resonated with an exquisite sophistication and impeccable quality. As a world-class pianist, I sincerely hope you continue to grace the world with your profound and timeless artistry.

32. Chopin Competition

    NEWS

    We know the names of 11 finalists of the 19th Chopin Competition

    16/10/2025

    

    The jury of the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition, chaired by Garrick Ohlsson, admitted the following 11 pianists to the final, listed below in alphabetical order:

    1. Piotr Alexewicz, Poland
    2. Kevin Chen, Canada
    3. David Khrikuli, Georgia
    4. Shiori Kuwahara, Japan
    5. Tianyou Li, China
    6. Eric Lu, USA
    7. Tianyao Lyu, China
    8. Vincent Ong, Malaysia
    9. Miyu Shindo, Japan
    10. Zitong Wang, China
    11. William Yang, USA

    The finals auditions will be held from 18 to 20 October, only in evening sessions starting at 6:00 p.m. CEST.

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33. I thought his performance of Piano Sonata No. 3 was meticulous and subtractive, with a slightly subdued sense of passion.

    The audience's reaction after his performance said it all.

    Congratulations on advancing to the finals!

34. A polished and interesting view. Lots of A. Rubinstein lines. Anything new?

35. I feel like he is having his moment

36. Some people in the audience looked very displeased… that confirms it. He's a serious contender. The whole performance was magical!

37. His ballade was robotic

38. 前回大会の反田さんの時にも同じことを感じましたが、彼のピアノは音色が違うと思いました。
    これは、ピアノのメーカーがどうのこうのという問題ではなく、真珠のように粒の揃った澄んだ音。
    この音色があると、多少のミスタッチも気になりません。
    当然のファイナリストだと思います。
    優勝も狙えますね！

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