WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A gala concert featuring Argentinean pianist Martha Argerich will open the 2nd Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in Warsaw on Thursday.
Launched in 2018, the competition is intended to promote historically informed performance of 19th century piano music, chiefly by Polish composer Frederic Chopin.
Just like the century-old International Chopin Piano Competition, it is meant to promote music talents and help launch international careers, and 35 young pianists are taking part.
The competition begins Friday with a performance by Derek Wang of the United States.
Political Cartoons View All 1199 ImagesThe opening concert Thursday also features Tomasz Ritter, winner of the contest’s first edition.
Persons:
—, Martha Argerich, Chopin, Frederic Chopin, Derek Wang, Tomasz Ritter
Organizations:
Pere, Cross
Locations:
WARSAW, Poland, Warsaw, Polish, United States, Japan, China, Italy, South Korea, Russia, Australia, Zelazowa Wola, French, Paris, Pere Lachaise