South Korea brothers Lim Dong Min(25) and Lim Dong Hyek(21) both won third prize at the 15th Frederic Chopin International Piano Competition.
Pole wins Chopin piano prize in Warsaw
Agence France-PresseWarsaw, October 22, 2005
Pole Rafal Blechacz, 20, won the first prize in the high-prestige Frederick Chopin international piano competition in the Polish capital, the jury announced Saturday.
He will receive a gold medal and $25,000 dollars (20,000 Euros), dashing the hopes of a line up of four Japanese, three South Korean, a Hong Kong Chinese, Russia and US pianist who were also vying for the prize.
The jury did not award the second prize, awarding the third prize to two South Korean brothers Dong Hyek Limov and Dong Min Limov.
Takashi Yamamoto and Shohei Sekimoto of Japan shared the next prize.
Held every five years, the competition is in its 15th edition. In 2000, it was won by Chinese pianist Li Yundi, 18.
In the final, the contestants had to play one of Chopin's concerts in E minor or F minor.
Blechacz is the first Polish pianist to win the prize since 1975, when it was won by Kristian Zimmerman.
The other Japanese finalists were Rieko Nezu and Yuma Osaki, while the third South Korean contender was Yeol Eum.
Also in the running was Pole Jacek Kortus, Ka Ling Colleen Lee of Hong Kong, Rachel Naomi Kudo of the United States and Andrei Yaroshinsky of Russia.
Pole Rafal Blechacz, 20, won the first prize in the high-prestige Frederick Chopin international piano competition in the Polish capital, the jury announced Saturday.
He will receive a gold medal and $25,000 dollars (20,000 Euros), dashing the hopes of a line up of four Japanese, three South Korean, a Hong Kong Chinese, Russia and US pianist who were also vying for the prize.
The jury did not award the second prize, awarding the third prize to two South Korean brothers Dong Hyek Limov and Dong Min Limov.
Takashi Yamamoto and Shohei Sekimoto of Japan shared the next prize.
Held every five years, the competition is in its 15th edition. In 2000, it was won by Chinese pianist Li Yundi, 18.
In the final, the contestants had to play one of Chopin's concerts in E minor or F minor.
Blechacz is the first Polish pianist to win the prize since 1975, when it was won by Kristian Zimmerman.
The other Japanese finalists were Rieko Nezu and Yuma Osaki, while the third South Korean contender was Yeol Eum.
Also in the running was Pole Jacek Kortus, Ka Ling Colleen Lee of Hong Kong, Rachel Naomi Kudo of the United States and Andrei Yaroshinsky of Russia.
I've heard it is first that a Korean pianist go into the finals.
In addition, They won the prizes.
It is just incredible!!!!
Especially, they are a brother and both won third prize, with no second prize awarded.
I was a fan of Lim Dong Hyek when I was a high school student.
I had great respect for his endeavour and ardour.
Since he was as young as me, I was impressed so much.
I still eulogise him.
I am also so proud of Lim Dong Min, his elder brother.
Lim Dong Min is a great pianist as well.
I'd like to listen to their performance.
Today, a matter for congratulation happened to Korean music history.
In addition, They won the prizes.
It is just incredible!!!!
Especially, they are a brother and both won third prize, with no second prize awarded.
I was a fan of Lim Dong Hyek when I was a high school student.
I had great respect for his endeavour and ardour.
Since he was as young as me, I was impressed so much.
I still eulogise him.
I am also so proud of Lim Dong Min, his elder brother.
Lim Dong Min is a great pianist as well.
I'd like to listen to their performance.
Today, a matter for congratulation happened to Korean music history.
posted by Lee, SunA at 9:32 pm
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