The International Competition of Young Pianists dedicated to the Work of ‘Fryderyk Chopin’ took place from 29th January to 5th of February 2023 in Narva, Estonia.
The 15th edition of the piano competition was a resounding success, showcasing the incredible skill and passion of young pianists from around the world. It left audiences in awe and anticipation for the next edition of this celebrated event.
This year’s edition prize winners are:
Grand-Prix: Coroli, Elizaveta (Moldova)
I age group
The winner of the I prize Zhao, Matthea Ranran (United Kingdom)
The winner of the II prize Poll, Ingmar (Estonia)
The winner of the III prize Liu, Yifan (China)
Diplomas:
Bartula, Patricija (Latvia)
Tahk, Lorelei (Estonia)
Kim, Geonho (South Korea)
Special diplomas:
The best performer of a work of own country – Zhao, Matthea Ranran (United Kingdom)
The diploma “The promising young performer” – Zhao, Matthea Ranran (United Kingdom)
“For the best performance of a work by an Estonian composer”- Poll, Ingmar (Estonia)
“For the best performance of the work by F.Chopin to a participant from Estonia” – Poll, Ingmar (Estonia)
II age group
The winner of the I prize Krystian-Browalska, Zuzanna Maria (Poland)
The winner of the II prize Orlova, Ustinia (Estonia)
Diplomas:
Amiraslanova, Shirin Sabir Qizi (Azerbaijan)
Mosin, Maxim (Estonia)
Special diplomas:
“The best performer of F.Chopin`s work” – Krystian-Browalska, Zuzanna Maria (Poland)
“The best performer of J.S.Bach`s work” – Krystian-Browalska, Zuzanna Maria (Poland)
III age group
Grand-Prix Coroli, Elizaveta (Moldova)
The winner of the II prize Rak, Dominika Wiktoria (Poland)
The winner of the III prize Sen, Efe (Turkey)
Diploma:
Kozak-Solyom, Bonis (Hungary)
Special diplomas:
EMCY diploma – Coroli, Elizaveta (Moldova)
“For artistry and inspiration” – Coroli, Elizaveta (Moldova)
The Jury members of the 2023’s edition are: Lembit Orgse, Janusz Olejniczak, Rūta Rikterė, Toms Ostrovskis and Dr. Niklas Pokki.
The competition started in 1997 by the initiative of the Ambassador of Poland in Estonia Mr.J. Wolansiewicz and in Narva began the tradition to hold there the competition for young pianists of Estonian music schools that is devoted to the famous Polish composer F. Chopin. As the first competition was very successful, in 1999 it was decided to organise the 1st International competition with participation of the young musicians from the states around the Baltic Sea (Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Finland and Russia). The supporters of the competition were the Municipality of Narva, the Ministry of Culture of Estonian Republic, the Embassies of Poland, Polish Radio and Television and private enterprises.
