Channel Title: Chopin Foundation of the United States Channel Description: The National Chopin Piano Competition (“National Competition”) is designed to offer performance opportunities and financial support to young American pianists, and to enable the Prize Winners to take part in the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Initiated in 1975, and held in Miami every five years, the National Competition is the flagship event of the Chopin Foundation of the United States. <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Semifinals | Day 5 | Evening Description: 7:00 p.m. NATHANIEL ZHANG Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 (Paderewski) Sonata No. 2 in B flat minor, Op. 35 (Paderewski) Berceuse in D-flat major, Op. 57 (Paderewski) Mazurkas, Op. 59 (Paderewski) Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31 (Paderewski) 8:00p.m. WILLIAM GE Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 (Paderewski) Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 (Ekier) Mazurkas, Op. 59 (Paderewski) Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60 (Ekier) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> Talon Smith - Finals Description: Sunday, March 1, 2020 Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 Talon Smith, piano University of Miami Frost School of Music Orchestra Marzena Diakun, Conductor </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Semifinals | Day 5 | Afternoon Description: 1:00 p.m. VICTORIA WONG Mazurkas, Op. 30 (Ekier) Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 (Ekier) Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 (Ekier) 2:00 p.m. MADISON YAN Mazurkas, Op. 33 (Ekier) Rondo a la Mazur in F major, Op. 5 (Ekier) Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35 (Ekier) 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m. WILLIAM YANG Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54 (Paderewski) Mazurkas, Op. 33 (Ekier) Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (Ekier) 4:15 p.m. ANGIE ZHANG Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 (Henle) Mazurkas, Op. 17 (Ekier) Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (Ekier) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Preliminary Round | Day 2 | Afternoon Description: 1:00 p.m. VICTORIA WONG Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 1:30 p.m. EMILY WU Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 Etude in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10 2:00 p.m. NATASHA WU Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 Etude in G-sharp minor Op. 25 No. 6 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 2:30 BREAK 3:00 p.m. MADISON YAN Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Etude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1 Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 3:30 p.m. WILLIAM YANG Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 No. 1 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Etude in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10 4:00 p.m. ANGIE ZHANG Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6 Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Semifinals | Day 6 | Evening Description: 7:00 p.m. ANTHONY RATINOV Tarantella in A-flat major, Op. 43 (Ekier) Nocturne in B-flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 (Ekier / Paderewski) Mazurkas, Op. 17 (Ekier) Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (Ekier/ Paderewski) 8:00p.m. KARINA TSENG Rondo in E-flat major, Op. 16 (Paderewski) Mazurkas, Op. 33 (Paderewski) Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 (Paderewski) Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58 (Paderewski) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Finals | Part 2 Description: 3:00 p.m. WILLIAM YANG Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61 (Ekier) Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 (Ekier) 4:00 p.m. ANGIE ZHANG Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61 (Ekier) Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (Henle) 5:00 p.m. BREAK 5:15 p.m. NATHANIEL ZHANG Polonaise-Fantaisie, Op. 61 (Paderewski) Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 (Paderewski) Awards ceremony to follow the conclusion of the performances. -- The 11th National Chopin Piano Competition culminates in the thrilling Finals Round, held on January 11 and 12, 2025, at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, Frost School of Music, University of Miami. After a week of remarkable performances, six finalists, selected by a distinguished jury, will take the stage to perform one of Chopin’s two piano concertos, vying for the prestigious top prize of $100,000. The Chopin Competition Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Ramón Tabar, will accompany each performance, making this an unforgettable musical event. The awards ceremony will follow the final performance on January 12. This is a ticketed event. Secure your tickets through the Frost Music Live! Box Office at the University of Miami. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the next generation of American piano virtuosos at the height of their artistry! Get tickets here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Quarterfinals | Day 3 | Afternoon Description: SCHEDULE 1:00 p.m. ANTHONY RATINOV Impromptu No. 1 in A-flat Major, Op. 29 (Ekier / Paderewski) Impromptu No. 2 in F-sharp Major, Op. 36 (Ekier / Paderewski) Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28, No. 13-18 (Paderewski) Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 (Ekier / Paderewski) 1:50 p.m. KARINA TSENG Variations Brillantes, Op. 12 (Paderewski) Ballade No. 3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47 (Paderewski) Polonaises, Op. 26 (Paderewski) Preludes, Op. 28, No. 19-24 (Paderewski) Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 (Paderewski) 2:40 p.m. VICTORIA WONG Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 (Ekier) Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28, No. 19–24 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E flat Major, Op. 22 (Ekier) 3:30-3:45 p.m. BREAK 3:45 p.m. NATASHA WU Impromptu in G-flat Major, Op. 51 (Paderewski) Etude in C-sharp minor, Op.10, No.4 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E flat Major, Op. 22 (Ekier) Preludes, Op.28, No.7-12 (Ekier) Fantaisie in F minor, Op. 49 (Ekier) 4:35 p.m MADISON YAN Barcarolle, Op. 60 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28, No. 7-12 (Ekier) Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat Major, Op. 22 (Ekier) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Quarterfinals | Day 3 | Evening Description: SCHEDULE 7:00 p.m. WILLIAM YANG Barcarolle in F-sharp Major, Op. 60 (Ekier) Nocturnes, Op. 32 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat Major, Op. 22 (Ekier)  Preludes, Op. 28, No. 19-24, (Ekier) 7:50 p.m. ANGIE ZHANG Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49 (Ekier) Ballade No. 2 in F Major, Op. 38 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28, No. 7-12 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise in E-flat Major, Op. 22 (Ekier) 8:40 p.m. - 8:55 p.m. BREAK NATHANIEL ZHANG Preludes Op. 28, No. 7-12 (Paderewski) Etudes, Op. 10 (Paderewski) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat Major, Op. 22 (Paderewski) RAUL CANOSA Nocturne, Op. 15, No. 2 (Henle) Nocturne Op. 9, No 2a (Ekier/Mikuli) Preludes, Op. 28, No. 19-24 (Henle) Nocturne, Op. 48 No. 1 (Henle) Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 (Ekier) Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 (Henle) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Preliminary Round | Day 1 | Evening Description: 7:00 p.m. MEGUMI MAEKAWA - Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 55 No. 2 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 - Etude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 11 - Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 7:30 p.m. OLIVER MOORE - Etude in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10 - Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 - Ballade No. 3 in A-flat, Op. 47 8:00 p.m. ANTHONY RATINOV - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 - Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 No. 1 - Etude in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10 - Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 8:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m BREAK 8:45 p.m. LUCAS SHA - Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 - Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 - Etude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 11 9:15 p.m. ALEKS SHAMETI - Nocturne in E major, Op. 62 No. 2 - Etude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 11 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 - Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 9:45 p.m. KARINA TSENG - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 - Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 - Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6 - Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Preliminary Round | Day 1 | Afternoon Description: 1:00 p.m. PAUL JI - Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 - Etude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1 - Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 1:30 p.m. TIMOTHY JONES - Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 - Etude in A minor, Op. 25 No. 11 - Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 2:00 p.m. ANDREW HYUNGDO KIM - Etude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1 - Nocturne in D-flat major, Op. 27 No. 2 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 - Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:00 p.m. ANTONI KLECZEK - Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 - Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6 - Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 3:30 p.m. MATTHEW LIU - Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 - Etude in A minor, Op. 10 No. 2 - Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1 - Waltz in E-flat major, Op. 18 4:00 p.m. ANGELINE MA - Nocturne in B major, Op. 62 No. 1 - Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 - Etude in A minor, Op. 10 No. 2 - Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Quarterfinals | Day 4 | Evening Description: 7:00 p.m. MATTHEW LIU Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 9-18 (Paderewski) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat major, Op. 22 (Ekier) 7:50 p.m. ANGELINE MA Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat major, Op. 22 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 13-24 (Henle) 8:40 p.m. BREAK 8:55 p.m. MEGUMI MAEKAWA Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 7-12 (Ekier) Scherzo No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31 (Ekier) Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44 (Ekier) Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60 (Ekier) 9:45 p.m. OLIVER MOORE Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 7-12 (Ekier) Ballade No. 1 in G minor, Op. 23 (Ekier) Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2 (Ekier) Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 (Ekier) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Semifinals | Day 6 | Afternoon Description: 1:00 p.m. PAUL JI Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49 (Ekier) Mazurkas, Op. 33 (Ekier) Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Ekier) 2:00 p.m. ANTONI KLECZEK Variations on Mozart “Là ci darem la mano,” Op. 2 (Ekier) Mazurkas, Op. 50 (Paderewski) Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Paderewski) 3:00 p.m. BREAK 3:15 p.m. ANGELINE MA Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 (Henle/Paderewski) Mazurkas, Op. 56 (Henle) Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Ekier) 4:15 p.m. OLIVER MOORE Nocturne in F-sharp major, Op. 15 No. 2 (Ekier) Impromptu in A-flat major, Op. 29 (Ekier) Mazurkas, Op. 24 (Ekier) Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 (Ekier) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Preliminary Round | Day 2 | Evening Description: 7:00 p.m. NATHANIEL ZHANG Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Etude in G-sharp minor, Op. 25 No. 6 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60 7:30 p.m. RAUL CANOSA Nocturne in B major, Op. 9 No. 3 Etude in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 42 Ballade in A-flat major, Op. 47 8:00 p.m. EDDISON CHEN Etude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Ballade No. 2 in F major, Op. 38 8:30 p.m. BREAK 8:45 p.m. ALYSSA GABRILOVICH Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1 Etude in B minor, Op. 25 No. 10 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 9:15 p.m. WILLIAM GE Etude in C major, Op. 10 No. 1 Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 34 No. 1 Nocturne in F-sharp minor, Op. 48 No. 2 Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 Quarterfinalists will be posted on chopin.org later in the evening. -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Finals | Part 1 Description: 7:00 p.m. WILLIAM GE Polonaise-Fantasy, Op. 61 (Ekier) Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 (Paderewski) 8:00 p.m. ANGELINE MA Polonaise-Fantasy, Op. 61 (Henle) Piano Concerto in E minor, Op. 11 (Ekier) 9:00 p.m. BREAK 9:15 p.m. ANTHONY RATINOV Polonaise-Fantasy, Op. 61 (Ekier / Paderewski) Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 (Ekier / Paderewski) -- The 11th National Chopin Piano Competition culminates in the thrilling Finals Round, held on January 11 and 12, 2025, at Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, Frost School of Music, University of Miami. After a week of remarkable performances, six finalists, selected by a distinguished jury, will take the stage to perform one of Chopin’s two piano concertos, vying for the prestigious top prize of $100,000. The Chopin Competition Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Ramón Tabar, will accompany each performance, making this an unforgettable musical event. The awards ceremony will follow the final performance on January 12. This is a ticketed event. Secure your tickets through Frost Music Live! Box Office at the University of Miami. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the next generation of American piano virtuosos at the height of their artistry! Get tickets here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS </video> <video> 11th National Chopin Piano Competition Quarterfinals | Day 4 | Afternoon Description: 1:00 p.m. WILLIAM GE Waltz in A-flat major, Op. 69 No. 1 (Paderewski) Scherzo No. 4 in E major, Op. 54 (Ekier) Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 13-18 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat major, Op. 22 (Ekier) 1:50 p.m. PAUL JI Preludes, Op. 28 (Ekier) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat major, Op. 22 (Ekier) 2:40 p.m. BREAK 3:10 p.m. TIMOTHY JONES Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 1-12 (Ekier) Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 (Paderewski) Etude in A-flat major, Op. 10 No. 10 (Cortot) Etude in C-sharp minor, Op. 10 No. 4 (Cortot) Andante Spianato and Polonaise in E-flat major, Op. 22 (Paderewski) 4:00 p.m. ANTONI KLECZEK Polonaise in A-Flat major, Op. 53 (Paderewski) Preludes, Op. 28 Nos. 13-18 (Paderewski) Scherzo No. 3 in C-sharp minor, Op. 39 (Paderewski) Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 55 No. 2 (Paderewski) Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 (Paderewski) -- The 11th National Chopin Competition in 2025 marks a 50-year milestone for the Quinquennial Piano Competition and is hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Enjoy the first three rounds at the Robert and Judi Prokop Newman Recital Hall at the Knight Center for Music Innovation, a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art performance and technology center. From January 4 through 12, witness 24 TOP US Pianists performing 60 recitals! One pianist will go home with a $100,000 first prize! Preliminary Round - January 4 and 5 (12 pianists each day) Quarterfinals - January 6 and 7 (9 pianists each day) Semifinals - January 8 and 9 (6 pianists each day) *Finals - January 11 and 12 (3 pianists with orchestra each day) Competition schedule: https://www.chopin.org/2025-competition-schedule *The Finals of the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition are TICKETED events. Purchase tickets to the finals here: https://linktr.ee/NCPC_FINALS_TICKETS The Chopin Piano Competition Finals are held at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. Learn more about the jury for the 11th National Chopin Competition here: https://www.chopin.org/meet-the-jury Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States </video>

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The National Chopin Piano Competition (“National Competition”) is designed to offer performance opportunities and financial support to young American pianists, and to enable the Prize Winners to take part in the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. Initiated in 1975, and held in Miami every five years, the National Competition is the flagship event of the Chopin Foundation of the United States.

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