Winner of the 15th International Frederick Chopin Competition Announced

Rafal Blechacz (Winner XV International Frederick Chopin Competition )

Rafal Blechacz topped 257 virtuosos to become the first polish native to win the competition in over 30 years. Blechacz impressed judges with his immense talent, especially his interpretation of the Concerto in E minor of which it was said that he “plays Chopin like Chopin”.

[From: 2005 Frederick Chopin International Piano Competition]

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