Chinese pianist winner of 14th International Chopin Competition in Warsaw

Eighteen-year-old Yundi Li of China took first prize in the 14th edition of the International Chopin Competition, which ended this past weekend in Warsaw. Held every five years, the competition this year awarded a first prize for the first time in 15 years. Second prize went to Ingrid Filter of Argentina, with Alexander Kobrin of Russia taking third place. (Gazeta Wyborcza, Oct. 21-22, p.1)