The 11th National Chopin Piano Competition
January 4 - 12, 2025
Hosted by the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
Renowned as one of the premiere piano competitions in the world, the National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States is widely recognized as a pivotal stepping stone towards a thriving career in piano performance.
For 50 years, the Chopin Foundation and the National Chopin Piano Competition have earned a prestigious reputation in Miami, in the U.S,. and abroad as one of the foremost proponents of talented American pianists. Through competition prizes, scholarships, and performance opportunities, the organization has touched the lives of thousands of young artists.
Across five decades, over 500 young pianists have applied and more than 200 of America’s best pianists from 30 states were selected to compete in Miami during the first ten editions of the National Chopin Piano Competition. Since the first Competition in 1975, held in collaboration with the University of Miami, five American pianists have won top prizes in Warsaw.
The National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States is designed to offer performance opportunities and financial support to young American pianists, and to enable the Prize Winners to take part in the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. The National Competition rules reflect closely the regulations and requirements of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland.
2025 Awards & Prizes
First Prize $100,000
Underwritten by Blanka A. Rosenstiel and the Rosenstiel Foundation
Automatic acceptance to the XIX International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland in October 2025, a concert tour, and a studio recording on the Steinway & Sons record label. (underwritten by Steinway & Sons)
Second Prize $30,000
Underwritten by Brenda Bruce Fountain
Automatic acceptance to the XIX International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland.
Third Prize $20,000
Underwritten by Olga Melin, In Memory of David Melin
Automatic acceptance to the Preliminary Round of the XVIIII International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland in April/May 2025
Fourth Prize $5,000
Underwritten by Gary & Sons Jewelers and Keith & Agnes Gray
Fifth Prize: $5000
Underwritten by the Chopin Foundation of the United States
with support from Edith Friedheim, and the Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition
in memory of Richard Lubman.
Sixth Prize: $5000
Underwritten by Lynn Atkinson and David Drucker
Travel expenses to Warsaw, Poland, to attend the Preliminary Round for the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in April/May 2025, if accepted.
Special Prizes
Best Mazurka: $2000
Underwritten by the Paul & Beatriz Hicks Charitable Foundation
Best Polonaise: $2000
Underwritten by Willy Rothman
Best Sonata: $2000
Underwritten by Gerrit Verburg Candy Co.
Best Concerto: $2000
Underwritten by Norman Edelcup
$1,000 Awarded to Each of the Semifinalists who do not Advance to the Final Round
Please note that a separate application must be submitted to the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw by December 15, 2024. More information about the International Chopin Competition: HERE.
MEET THE 2025 CONTESTANTS
The 11th National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States brings together 24 outstanding pianists, each showcasing exceptional artistry and dedication to the works of Chopin. These contestants, selected through a rigorous process, represent the future of classical music and embody the spirit of this prestigious competition. Explore the Meet the Contestants page to learn more about each of these talented individuals and their musical journeys.
MEET THE 2025 JURY
The esteemed jury for the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States will be chaired by American pianist Kevin Kenner*, a past winner of top prizes at the International Chopin and the Tchaikovsky International competitions. He will be joined by Ning An*, Rachel Naomi Kudo*, Robert McDonald, Jon Nakamatsu, Garrick Ohlsson, Ewa Pobłocka*, Katarzyna Popowa-Zydroń*, and Dina Yoffe.
*Selection Jury
APPLICATIONS & ELIGIBILITY
Applications were due October 1, 2024: APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED
The 11th National Chopin Piano Competition is open to pianists born between 1995 and 2009 who hold U.S. citizenship (native-born or naturalized). Previous First Prize Winners of this Competition are not eligible.
PLEASE READ ALL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING THE APPLICATION
Pianos by Steinway & Sons, Artistic Partner of the Chopin Foundation of the United States