Deutsche Grammophon Releases Live Recordings of Eric Lu from 19th Chopin Competition

Written by Chantal Gapato  |  November 28, 2025

Deutsche Grammophon has released a highly anticipated album featuring live recordings of pianist Eric Lu from the recent Warsaw Chopin Competition. The album showcases Lu’s interpretations of some of Chopin’s most beloved works, including Waltz No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2, Nocturne No. 7 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 1, Mazurkas Op. 56, Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60, Polonaise No. 9 in B-flat major, Op. 71 No. 2, and the ‘Funeral March’ Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35. The collection is available both digitally and on CD, offering listeners a chance to experience the excitement and nuance of the competition.

Eric Lu returned to the Warsaw competition after previously winning fourth prize in 2015. He also secured the top prize at the 2018 International Piano Competition in Leeds, and his career has since taken him to some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including London’s Queen Elizabeth Hall and Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, the Seoul Arts Center, and Bozar in Brussels. Following his success in Warsaw, Lu embarked on an international tour, performing in Italy, the United States, and South Korea. His highly anticipated recital in Singapore on December 3 has already sold out, reflecting the growing global recognition of his artistry and the excitement surrounding his interpretations of Chopin’s repertoire.