Meet the 2025 Jury

One of the hallmarks of the National Chopin Piano Competition is its long-standing association with many of the leading pianists and pedagogues of today, especially with those that deeply value integrity and professionalism. The esteemed jury for the 11th National Chopin Piano Competition 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.