The two concertos were the first works of significance composed by Chopin after graduation. Both clearly refer to the form and convention of concertos created in the brillant style, the style of piano ...

When Garrick Ohlsson became the first pianist from the United States to win the International Chopin Piano Competition in 1970, the classical music world was very different, Ohlsson said during a ...

The final round of this year's contest will feature 11 participants: Piotr Alexewicz (Poland), Kevin Chen (Canada), David Khrikuli (Georgia), Shiori Kuwahara (Japan), Tianyou Li (China), Eric Lu ...

WARSAW--More than a half century after Mitsuko Uchida’s feat in 1970, Japan-born pianist Kyohei Sorita seemed unable to comprehend when he heard his name called out at the 18th International Chopin ...

Throughout the week Classic FM’s presenters bring you the best new recordings, including world exclusives and premiere broadcasts of latest releases. This week: Chopin Piano Concertos by Benjamin ...

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 1 Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano Royal Scottish National Orchestra Elim Chan, Conductor Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2 Benjamin Grosvenor, Piano Royal Scottish ...

Ivan Hewett is The Telegraph’s Classical Music Critic and an author whose works include Music: Healing The Rift, a personal history of modern music. He has been involved in music as a composer, ...

Rafal Blechacz (piano) Royal Concertgebouw/Jerzy Semkow Deutsche Grammophon 477 8088 *** Polish pianist Rafal Blechacz, winner of the 2005 Chopin Competition in Warsaw, here tackles Chopin's two piano ...

After a career-threatening illness this Canadian-Polish pianist made a timely comeback with a Chopin recital that must rank among my discs of the year. Now, as the composer’s 200th anniversary draws ...

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, Movements: Maestoso Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Lang Lang, Piano Fryderyk Chopin, Composer Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 2, Movements: Larghetto ...