The 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition (evening session), 16.10.2025

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1. I would have liked to hear Gabrielle again. But so many wonderful and individual pianists this year.

2. 1:26:55

3. سلام عليكم

4. Eric's playing is pure poetry. His best performance of the competition, and surely a medalist.

5. Eric Lu's performance is just magical! His Barcarolle and Sonata are from a different world.

6. Willam YANG's sound is very beautiful. I love his beautiful sound.

7. I think Kevin just nailed that sonata. So outstanding among the three.

8. この4人の皆さん本当に素晴らしい演奏で、それぞれの方の表現の妙に感動しました。
   特にエリックさんのソナタ3番の3楽章、、、この世のものとは思えないあまりの美しさに涙が溢れました😂

9. They ALL got the final qualification!

10. I like Kevin’s Music 🎵. His technique is absolutely amazing 🎉

11. I think Chopin Committee was unfair. It allowed two contestants to change their performing dates. Kevin Chang and Eric Lu benefited from the committee for their performances. Strictly applied Performing time is the essence of the competitions. For example, Hyuk Lee executed his second round Performance even though he was ill at that time. How could the committee designate the last time for Kevin Chang and postpone the date for Eric Lu due to his health conditons?? The Chopin committee scrutinized the fairness of the competition severely. Shame on the committee and International piano mafia Dang Thai Son.

12. Piotr Alexewicz, that was a fantastic performance! Fingers crossed!! <3

13. Umierający Chopin do spowiednika ks. Aleksandra Jełowickiego: „Bez ciebie, mój drogi, byłbym zdechł — jak świnia”.

14. Żygałem po chwili
    Nudne sztywne
    Ani kaszleć ani odcharkać się ani piernąć soczyście

15. 누워서 눈감고 음악만 듣다 ear catching돼서 누군지 궁금해 벌떡 일어나 휴대폰 화면을 봤어요!!
    무심한 듯 연주하는 표정에도 반했어요!! ❤
    음악성도, 섬세한 표현도 너무 좋고 소나타 4악장 빠른 연주도 색다르고 테크닉 절정을 본 듯~👍
    우승하길 응원합니다!!! 🎉🎉🎉

16. 윌리엄이라면 마르타아르헤리치의 쇼팽 프렐류드 op.28, No.16
    연주 속도 기록을 깰 수도~~~😁

17. Mam takie przemyślenia.
    Jest wiele osób, które grały przez lata na jakimś instrumencie, czy śpiewały, ucząc się profesjonalnie sztuki muzycznej. To niezwykle utalentowane, muzykalne, dobre technicznie osoby, ale od dziecka miały problem z przeżywaniem swoich występów publicznych.
    Mimo, że chciałyby bardzo dzielić się swoją miłością do muzyki z innymi, trema tak bardzo stresująco działa na ich psychikę i cały organizm, że działa aż destrukcyjnie.
    Na pewnym etapie życia kończą przygodę z dalszym kształceniem się na instrumentalistce, czy wokalu, bo mają świadomość, że scena ich przerasta i to się raczej nie zmieni.
    Szkoda tych wszystkich wrażliwych, nieznanych artystów, schowanych w czterech ścianach domu, którzy, gdyby tylko mieli więcej odwagi, zachwycaliby nas być może na wielkich scenach świata…..
    Mam przekonanie, że w gronie Was jest dużo takich perełek.

18. Ericが弾いたポロネーズ、前々回？のショパンコンクールでエフゲニボジャノフが弾いたポロネーズ！
    ボジャノフのポロネーズを聴いて好きになったから、Ericのポロネーズも聴けて嬉しい☺️

19. Totally partial to William Yang. I saw/heard him at the Miami national Chopin competition. After hearing his Polonaise-Fantasy, Op.61, I turned to my husband and said, "We can go home now." He won 😀 I then heard him at Florida Atlantic University as the winner and have the pic to with him afterwards to cherish. But, hey, very high praise for Eric Lu as well!!

20. Kevin is a pure genius. Enough said.

21. They are all
    Good ❤, but Kevin Chen ‘s tone and colour are beautiful , like touching right in my heart ❤

22. Eric, WOW HOW DO YOU DO THIS IT IS CRAZY. And also you, Shiori. Hope you both get a prize.

23. Dziękuję za dar muzyki, którą kocham. Cała twórczość Fryderyka Chopina to duch polskości i miłości do Polski.

24. 1:27:00 what is the name of this piece?

25. Piotr👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

26. As a father who just wants to help my daughter learn piano and succeed in life, thank you all.

27. Kevin Chen did a better job this round, IMHO. 😅

28. Hi, Kevin nice to see you again here and thank you for interviewing Mr. Garrick Ohlsson I deeply respect for his musicianship and integrity. I hope he gets well soon. It helps me a lot, thank you!

29. 3:20:40
    4:23:59

30. ❤

31. Kevin Chen outstanding performance ❤🇵🇱

32. wow

33. William Yang is an artist like no others , truly special !!!!

34. Does anyone know who plays or what rendition Mozart's lacrimosa piano solo played at 2:04:28 and it finishes at 2:07:19

35. For me, at this moment the gold – without any doubt – belongs to Kevin Chen:
    I listened again to Kevin and Eric 3-th round. Kevin's playing reflects his beautiful soul, full of kindness and empathy, devoid of ego. I hear beauty and delicacy here, the entire performance is very balanced sonically, very soothing and pleasant to the ear. I recommend listening again without visualization- preferably the entire session. Kevin's playing is pure, honest, and exceptionally musical – exactly what I'm looking for.

    That day (Round 3), in my opinion, Kevin's health was weaker, he was sweating heavily, etc., and the pressure might have overwhelmed him a bit. We don't know how he felt—yet he played brilliantly, and considering his age – 20 – phenomenal and sooo mature. And the previous two rounds he was flawless – perhaps we were hoping for stunning results in this round? He simply played calmly, but phenomenally—which the audience in the hall appreciated with a standing ovation.

    Unfortunately, Eryk's sound in the first piece was completely wooden, but then the sound improved on the live stream – I don't know what his sound was like in the hall. Eryk is very musical of course, can feel the ambition and passion of a professional pianist in his performance, and can tell he's known the repertoire for a long time, but miss that elusive freshness, empathy and lack of masterful technique. A good recital with a spectacular, fast-paced ending.

    This is my opinion for those interested.
    
    Best regards

36. They’re all very good, however, in my opinion, no one stands out. None has that Bruce Liu factor.

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