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The 18th International Chopin Piano Competition

Experience the third round and final round performances of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw with music specialist Phillip Sametz.

Held only once every five years, the competition is one of the oldest and most important piano competitions in the world. The tournament is known for turning unknown prodigies into pianists of global standing, and past winners have included Martha Argerich, Krystian Zimerman, Maurizio Pollini and Rafał Blechacz.

Spend eleven days in Warsaw, the creative and cultural capital of Poland, and attend riveting performances by the world’s best young pianists, staged in Poland’s grand National Philharmonic Hall.

Information available early 2021. Please click ‘Register Interest’ to receive further information when more details are available.

At a Glance

  • Secure rare tickets to the sold-out third round and final round performances, and the second prize-winner’s concert of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition
  • Stay in centrally located five-star accommodation
  • Join music specialist Phillip Sametz for regular talks and analysis on the progress of the competition
  • Enjoy a specially curated program of sightseeing in Warsaw and day trips to Żelazowa Wola and Kazimierz Dolny
  • Attend a private concert in the resplendent ballroom of the Palace on the Isle

Tour Leader

Phillip Sametz

Destination

Warsaw

Dates

October 2021

Fitness Level

Moderate

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Tour Status

On request

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At a Glance

  • Secure rare tickets to the sold-out third round and final round performances, and the second prize-winner’s concert of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition
  • Stay in centrally located five-star accommodation
  • Join music specialist Phillip Sametz for regular talks and analysis on the progress of the competition
  • Enjoy a specially curated program of sightseeing in Warsaw and day trips to Żelazowa Wola and Kazimierz Dolny
  • Attend a private concert in the resplendent ballroom of the Palace on the Isle
  • Pricing

Tour code

ML2105

Fitness Level

Moderate

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The 18th International Chopin Piano Competition

Experience the third round and final round performances of the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw with music specialist Phillip Sametz.

Held only once every five years, the competition is one of the oldest and most important piano competitions in the world. The tournament is known for turning unknown prodigies into pianists of global standing, and past winners have included Martha Argerich, Krystian Zimerman, Maurizio Pollini and Rafał Blechacz.

Spend eleven days in Warsaw, the creative and cultural capital of Poland, and attend riveting performances by the world’s best young pianists, staged in Poland’s grand National Philharmonic Hall.

Information available early 2021. Please click ‘Register Interest’ to receive further information when more details are available.

  • Pricing

Tour code

ML2105

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        • undertake walking tours of 2-3 hours
        • climb staircases of 100 or more steps

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        • handle extremes of temperature (e.g. below 0 or above 35 degrees)
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