The competition will officially inaugurate on the 2nd of April, 2027, in the prestigious Paderewski Hall in Lausanne, with the esteemed Martha Argerich, Mischa Maisky, and other distinguished members of the jury gracing the event. From the 3rd to the 5th of April, young and gifted interpreters will showcase their virtuosic talents, filling the Paderewski Hall with brilliant performances. The venue, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Lake Geneva and the Swiss Alps, promises an unforgettable atmosphere.

Lausanne, and particularly Morges—located just a few kilometers from the city—has long been a sanctuary for Polish artists. It was here that the complete Polish edition of works by the legendary composer Jan Ignacy Paderewski was conceived, with the collaboration of musicologist Ludwig Bronarski and Jozef Turczynski from Kraków. This charming region was also home to renowned Polish Romantic poet Juliusz Słowacki, as well as Nobel-winning novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, who lived and created here during their time.

We are profoundly honored to host the V edition of Jeune Chopin in this extraordinary location in Lausanne, under the esteemed patronage and guidance of Martha Argerich.

Frédéric Chopin’s music has captured the hearts of many nations across the globe. As Robert Schumann once described it, “kwiaty ukryte w armatach” — flowers hidden in cannons. His work, timeless and universal, resonates deeply, especially in an age of political upheaval and conflict. In these turbulent times, where war once again shadows the world, we hope that through this event, we can offer a beacon of hope, reminding us that art and music endure beyond the darkness.

The Swiss public will have the rare opportunity to witness the rise of the next generation of pianists from all over the world, each striving to make their mark, to be discovered, and to be born anew in the reverence of Chopin’s legacy.