The 31. International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children

The idea of Szafarnia Piano Competition was born in 1992, when the first nationwide competition was held. The subsequent editions already have had an international profile. Since that time, each year the competition becomes the first step to a musical career for many young pianists. From year to year, volunteers and participants coming from almost every corner of the world gather in Szafarnia. Musical efforts are assessed by the Jury including distinguished pianists and music professors from international music academies. The participants are young pianists between the age of 6 and program is presented in three age categories (first – up to 10 years of age, the second – up to 13, the third – up to 16). The competition is open to all pianists who are not the students of state-owned music schools. The idea behind the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth is a common experience of music for the young pianists from around the world, an exchange of experience and a chance