The International Chopin Piano competition is known for its incredible power to turn unknown prodigies into pianists of global standing. Other than the actual prize, these young artists win a schedule ...

The Chopin Competition is an astonishing feat of athleticism showcasing the finest piano players in the world Ivan Hewett is The Telegraph’s Classical Music Critic and an author whose works include ...

In Paris, far from his Polish homeland, Chopin gave his soul to the piano, creating for it music of unearthly beauty. Into the Nocturnes, he poured the greatest brightness of his genius. Chopin was ...

Chopin’s solo piano études helped push the genre into uncharted territory. He would have practiced examples by Czerny and Clementi in his youth, but his own Op. 10 and Op. 25 sets make far more ...

Frédéric Chopin wrote some of the most famous piano music ever, but where should you start? Our handy guide will show you what to listen out for and what to go for next. Chopin and the piano go ...

‘When playing one of Chopin’s works, the job of the pianist is often to try to make the piano sing as expressively as possible, like a singer,’ says Quah. – AZMAN GHANI/The Star Malaysian classical ...

Radio 3's Chopin Experience was a weekend of programmes dedicated to Chopin, exploring his life and times, the enduring popularity of his music, and his musical legacy. Who was Chopin? Listen to ...