XVI Chopin International Piano Competition
Hartford, CT
presented by Connecticut Chopin Foundation, Inc.
March 12-16, 2025
PRIZES
Category "Junior"
Grand Prix (highest ranking first prize) 200 USD and diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021 ​
I Prize diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
II Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
III Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
Honorable Mention diploma
Category "Piano Talents"
Grand Prix (to the highest ranking first prize) 300 USD diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
I Prize diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
II Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
III Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
Honorable Mention diploma
Category "Young Virtuosi"
Grand Prize (to the highest ranking first prize) 1500 USD (look below) diploma
1. 500 in cash
2. 1000 USD (awarded only if received at least 96 points average) in tuition and masterclass and accommodation at International Chopin Festival named after Barbara Hesse-Bukowska in July 2022. It Doesn’t include travel. It is valid only after arrival and cannot be converted into cash).
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
I Prize diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
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II Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
III Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
Honorable Mention diploma
Category "Young Artist "
Grand Prize (highest ranking first prize) 2700 USD (look below) and diploma
1. 700 USD in cash
2. 1500 USD (awarded only in received at least 96 points average) tuition at Ambassador of Tarnow Maestro Krystian Tkaczewski and his Guests 2021 0r 2022– masterclass and performance with Tarnow Chamber Orchestra (if prepared to perform). Doesn’t include accommodation and travel. It is valid only after arrival and cannot be converted into cash)
3. 500 USD- Performance and accommodation at International Chopin Festival named after Barbara Hesse-Bukowska in Busko-Zdroj in 2022. Doesn’t include masterclass and travel. It is valid only after arrival and cannot be converted into cash).
I Prize diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
II Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
III Prize diploma
Invitation to the winners concert of Connecticut Chopin Foundation Annual Concert in Farmington, USA 2022
Honorable Mentions diploma
Category “Piano Masters”
Grand Prize (highest ranking first prize) 4000 USD (look below) and diploma
1. 2000 USD in cash
2. 1500 USD tuition at Ambassador of Tarnow Maestro Krystian Tkaczewski and his Guests in 2021 or 2022– masterclass and performance with Tarnow Chamber Orchestra (if prepared). Doesn’t include accommodation and travel. It is valid only after arrival and cannot be converted into cash)
3. 500 USD- Performance and accommodation at International Chopin Festival named after Barbara Hesse-Bukowska in Busko-Zdroj. Doesn’t include masterclass and travel. It is valid only after arrival and cannot be converted into cash)
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
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I Prize 700 USD and diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
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II Prize 300 USD and diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
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III Prize diploma
- Invitation to the winners concert of XII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford on March 21, 2021 (virtual) and March 2022 (in-person)
-Invitation to the winners concert of V Tkaczewski International Piano Competition in Poland on July 30 and August 1, 2021
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Honorable Mention diploma
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In case of high number of participants and high level of the competition artistic director can decide to introduce additional prizes (IV-VI).
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Special Prizes which can be awarded to most interesting pianists.
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- Invitation to International Chopin Festival named after Barbara Hesse-Bukowska in Busko-Zdroj, Poland in 2020 or 2021 (performance or/and masterclass)
- Invitation to International Chopin Festival at Kurozweki Castle in 2021 or 2022
- Invitation to International Masterclass at Kurozweki Castle in 2021 or 2022
- Invitation to International Festival Ambassador of Tarnow Maestro Krystian Tkaczewski and his Guests in 2021. (Value of 1500)
(performance with orchestra and masterclass)
- Invitation to Connecticut International Chopin Master Academy in New Britain/Hartford 2021
(performance with orchestra and masterclass) (Value 2000 USD)
- Other concerts in Poland and USA.
All invitational concerts are contingent upon current epidemiological situation in the world. Where not mentioned, participants have to cover their accommodation and travel. Organizers have the right to switch the invitation from one festival to another, if decide it is necessary. Participation in the winners concert is not obligatory in order to receive the prize.