Chopin Contest Final Stretch
Four pianists from Japan, three from South Korea and two from Poland are among the 12 finalists of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.
In the finals - which start tomorrow - the contestants will have to play one of Chopin’s two concertos, in E minor or F minor. An American, Russian and a HongKong Chinese pianist also qualified for the final.
Prizewinners’ names will be announced on Friday. First Prize winner will receive the Grand Prix and a cash prize of 25 thousand dollars.