It’s called the Olympic Games of the piano – the Chopin Competition, which takes place every five years in Warsaw. Here, ...

Chopin's 24 Preludes are universally recognized as some of the composer's most characteristic works. Not only are they quintessential of his style, but are also deeply tied with upheavals in Chopin's ...

Publications about Chopin continue to spread rumors of his acquaintance with Robert Schumann. Some write about a close friendship, citing no supporting facts; others reference a lively correspondence, ...

Explore Chopin’s musical evolution from Poland to Paris with Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki. Follow Scott Yoo and pianist Jan Lisiecki as they explore Chopin’s life, his Polish roots, and his ...

Chopin’s Nocturne No. 7, in C-sharp minor, begins with a low, ashen sound: a prowling arpeggio in the left hand, consisting only of C-sharps and G-sharps. It’s a hollowed-out harmony, in limbo between ...

American Eric Lu is the newest winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition held in Warsaw, Poland.