List of jurors of the International Chopin Piano Competition

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This is a list of people who have taken part in the jury of the International Chopin Piano Competition since its foundation in 1927.

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The name of the chairperson is written in bold.

I (1927)

II (1932)

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The competition jury

III (1937)

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The final of the competition. The jury sits on the left.

IV (1949)

V (1955)

VI (1960)

VII (1965)

Jury chairman Zbigniew Drzewiecki in conversation with conductor Witold Rowicki during a rehearsal for the final 7th Chopin Competition - Zbigniew Drzewiecki.jpg
Jury chairman Zbigniew Drzewiecki in conversation with conductor Witold Rowicki during a rehearsal for the final

VIII (1970)

IX (1975)

X (1980)

XI (1985)

XII (1990)

XIII (1995)

XIV (2000)

XV (2005)

XVI (2010)

XVII (2015)

XVIII (2021)

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