Chopin Competition 2025 | Blog 10: Old Hat versus New Possibilities

Chopin Competition 2025: Old Hat versus New Possibilities

Stage 2, Day 4, took place on Sunday, October 12, 2025.

The 19-year-old Polish pianist Yehuda Prokopowicz initiated the final day of Stage 2 performances. He brought a songful repose to the Second Ballade's lyrical sections.

However, the contrast in the Op 17 Mazurkas was lacking. Similarly, his selections from the Preludes, Op 28, and the Rondo à la Mazur, Op 5, were easy-going and uneventful, leading to a loss of interest.

In contrast, 17-year-old Hao Rao's performance in the 2021 Warsaw Competition stood out with freshness and enthusiasm among his colleagues.

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Author's summary: Chopin Competition 2025 reviews performances.

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