Institut Frédéric Chopin

Institut Frédéric Chopin International Society for the Promotion and Research of Piano Music

Je crois que les artistes se doivent de vivre et de travailler en poursuivant inlassablement un idéal de beauté, en recherchant l'Art porté à son plus haut degré de perfection. Mon espoir est d'inciter mes élèves – amateurs comme professionnels, débutants ou artistes en devenir, à pouvoir se concentrer intensément sur chaque facette de la musique, au besoin pendant des heures, dans leur «quête de

l'oiseau de feu». Cette façon de découvrir ensemble l'expression et la personnalité artistique de chacun est, je crois, l'héritage de la grande tradition de l'école pianistique slave que m'ont transmis mes professeurs. Je souhaite faire partager ce voyage vers l'Art à travers ma pratique pédagogique en créant l'Institut F.Chopin en Suisse.

To help students prepare more effectively for the 5th Jeune Chopin Competition, which will take place in April 2027, the...
09/06/2026

To help students prepare more effectively for the 5th Jeune Chopin Competition, which will take place in April 2027, the F. Chopin Institute is organizing a series of masterclasses at the Kawai Center in Krefeld, Germany.
Only 10 places are available, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Our three distinguished piano pedagogues are looking forward to working with you and helping you develop your artistic and technical skills.

We look forward to welcoming you to Krefeld!
Akiko Ebi Grzegorz Niemczuk Magdalena Hirsz
Shigeru Kawai Europa Kawai Pianos EU Ichikawa Naoto Gabriel Steiner

Ivan Chepkin captivated the Swiss audience and will return in August to present a new recital. Details of this event wil...
17/05/2026

Ivan Chepkin captivated the Swiss audience and will return in August to present a new recital. Details of this event will be announced soon.
This young pianist, remarkably at ease with Chopin’s repertoire, is also a devoted admirer of Sergei Rachmaninoff, a composer with whom he shares his roots.
You can already enjoy his performance, inspired by the greatest Russian pianist, via the YouTube link above.
https://youtu.be/el0ovrDnm_Q?is=rgCgAc5W2StJAuy6

One of the most beautiful piano recitals I have ever heard! Several members of the audience expressed this after yesterd...
13/05/2026

One of the most beautiful piano recitals I have ever heard! Several members of the audience expressed this after yesterday’s concert by Ivan Chepkin, winner of the Jeune Chopin Competition.
He possesses a rare sensitivity today in producing a truly beautiful piano tone—something Chopin so highly valued in his students.
Will Ivan Chepkin continue to demonstrate his talent? Certainly—he will never leave an audience indifferent, as his sensitivity reaches straight to the heart.

Ne manquez pas aujourd’hui à Sion le récital d’Ivan Chepkin, lauréat du 1er Grand Prix du 4ᵉ Concours Jeune Chopin 2025 ...
12/05/2026

Ne manquez pas aujourd’hui à Sion le récital d’Ivan Chepkin, lauréat du 1er Grand Prix du 4ᵉ Concours Jeune Chopin 2025 à Lugano, présidé par Martha Argerich.
Au programme : la 3ᵉ Sonate, l’Andante Spianato, la Grande Polonaise, et bien d’autres chefs-d’œuvre de Chopin.
Soutenons nos jeunes pianistes : le monde a plus que jamais besoin de musique et d’art !

In exactly two weeks, Ivan Chepkin, the winner of the latest Jeune Chopin Competition, will make the walls of Sion reson...
28/04/2026

In exactly two weeks, Ivan Chepkin, the winner of the latest Jeune Chopin Competition, will make the walls of Sion resonate with his exceptional talent.
This young prodigy, trained at the prestigious Gnessin Institute, was also selected for the Chopin Competition on historical instruments in Nohant, France—the very place where the composer created his greatest works. He crosses borders to come to Switzerland to record the compositions of Swiss masters in Geneva.
Don’t miss this unique recital, where Ivan’s personal imagination intertwines with deep intuition and astonishing virtuosity, revealing an interpretation that is both bold and poetic.

Join us at the Fondation de Wolff in two weeks for an unforgettable musical experience!
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In exactly two weeks, Ivan Chepkin, the winner of the latest Jeune Chopin Competition, will make the walls of Sion reson...
28/04/2026

In exactly two weeks, Ivan Chepkin, the winner of the latest Jeune Chopin Competition, will make the walls of Sion resonate with his exceptional talent.

This young prodigy, trained at the prestigious Gnessin Institute, was also selected for the Chopin Competition on historical instruments in Nohant, France—the very place where the composer created his greatest works. He crosses borders to come to Switzerland to record the compositions of Swiss masters in Geneva.

Don’t miss this unique recital, where Ivan’s personal imagination intertwines with deep intuition and astonishing virtuosity, revealing an interpretation that is both bold and poetic.

Join us at the Fondation de Wolff in two weeks for an unforgettable musical experience!

“I couldn’t have spent Easter day any better,” said Martina Meola, laureate of the Jeune Chopin competition, during an i...
09/04/2026

“I couldn’t have spent Easter day any better,” said Martina Meola, laureate of the Jeune Chopin competition, during an interview on French television.
Magdalena Hirsz, the director of the competition, could not agree more: playing four-hand pieces with this exceptionally talented young pianist, being surrounded by masterpieces at the Château de Chantilly, having Prince Aga Khan in the front row, and listening to our jury president, Martha Argerich, in various chamber music programs simply brings immense joy to life.

These unforgettable moments were captured through the artistic eye of Lyodoh Kaneko, photographer and violinist

ow many young 13-year-old pianists are lucky enough to be supported and heard by the most celebrated pianist o...
06/04/2026


ow many young 13-year-old pianists are lucky enough to be supported and heard by the most celebrated pianist of our time, the patron of the competition and president of the jury of Jeune Chopin, Martha Argerich?
Martina Meola was fortunate not only to be a prizewinner of the competition but also to be invited to Chantilly, within the royal setting, to perform in the art gallery where Titian’s masterpiece accompanied her backstage.
Martina captured the hearts of the Parisian audience!

https://youtu.be/nCNNGQT-RkA?si=5QpMNritqLeL4GQrhttps://youtu.be/Q4seXUrhwk4?si=JHddqsgP--Psn6WoThe Chopin Competition i...
23/10/2025

https://youtu.be/nCNNGQT-RkA?si=5QpMNritqLeL4GQr
https://youtu.be/Q4seXUrhwk4?si=JHddqsgP--Psn6Wo

The Chopin Competition in Warsaw has just concluded, but let us not forget that the youngest artists have truly inspired us, regardless of the results. Additionally, Jeune Chopin Competition does not use artificial intelligence to judge performances, which is why our patron and jury president, Martha Argerich, offers her full encouragement to the young pianists. Among the rising talents in the world of piano, we find Martina Meola and Antonio Pavan, while the jury, composed of Martha Argerich, Alberto Nosè, Cédric Pescia, and Martin García García, Magdalena Hirsz and Akiko Ebi rightfully paid tribute to pianists Maurizio Pollini and Maria Tipo in Lausanne.

The competition in Warsaw brings the whole of Poland to life. At the concerts, I meet people from all walks of life — I ...
17/10/2025

The competition in Warsaw brings the whole of Poland to life. At the concerts, I meet people from all walks of life — I was recently seated next to a sailor!
At the same time, my dentist and my lawyer are closely following the performances.
Who would have imagined such success when Professor Żurawlew first conceived it?
The Jeune Chopin competition was designed as a kind of stepping stone to the main Warsaw competition, and this vision has truly come to life.

More and more, these young pianists bring a certain freshness and depth to their interpretations.

Five young pianists — my brightest hopes for the future of piano — paid tribute with their music to the recently departed pianists.
Here are the links to the two concerts in Lausanne, 3rd Festival Jeune Chopin
https://youtube.com/watch?v=ujem6q_y188&feature=shared
https://youtu.be/8myuaVkDLKY?si=JG0bHoN9o8FC2Yj3
Shigeru Kawai Europa
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