Fryderyk Chopin Institute Releases Official Scores for the 19th Chopin Competition

Fryderyk Chopin Institute Releases Official Scores for the 19th Chopin Competition

Written by Rafael Marco Balbin  |  October 30, 2025

 

The Fryderyk Chopin Institute has officially released the full scoring results of the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition. The publication includes detailed evaluations from all competition rounds, offering insights into the judges’ assessments and finalists’ performances.

This year’s competition, described by Polish conductor Andrzej Kucybala as one of the most evenly matched in recent history, named American pianist Eric Lu winner in his second appearance after placing fourth in 2015.

Audiences and those who watched the competition closely can now see the complete results and scoring breakdowns on the official website of The Fryderyk Chopin Institute.

Here is a summary of the results presented by Veniccio. This summary includes only the finalists and their scores from the previous rounds.

Despite the controversies and audience reactions surrounding this year’s outcome, the release of official scores has been a consistent practice in past editions of the competition. It is not intended to appease public opinion but to provide clarity and transparency regarding the judging process. The publication serves as an important record that allows musicians, and general audiences to better understand the artistic and technical criteria behind the jury’s decisions.
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