Chopin & Beyond Festival Application Deadline Extended to March 9 — With Special Performance Opportunities!
Due to many enthusiastic requests from students, teachers, and families, we are pleased to announce that the application deadline for the Chopin & Beyond Festival has been extended to:
Monday, March 9, 2026 (Midnight PST)
Although Chopin & Beyond is presented in an online adjudication format, we are delighted to share that select winners will be invited to participate in live performance opportunities this spring and summer — bringing Polish music to the stage in powerful and inspiring ways.
Special Performance Opportunities for Select Winners
Masterclasses
Saturday, April 25 | 4:00–7:00 PM
Selected performers will participate in a masterclass with distinguished Polish pianist:
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Cezary Karwowski
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Sean Terada Yang
Participants will have the opportunity to perform and receive feedback from Mr. Karwowski in person — a rare and meaningful artistic exchange.
Featured Performance
Seattle Polish Festival — July 11
Selected winners will also be invited to take the stage during the Seattle Polish Festival, held at the iconic:
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Seattle Center Armory
Presented in proud partnership with the Seattle Polish Association and Artistic Program Coordinator Marzena Lilian Szlaga, this special invitation places our emerging artists at the heart of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most vibrant cultural celebrations.
Polish Music: So Much More Than Chopin
While we always celebrate Frédéric Chopin, Chopin & Beyond invites performers to explore the broader spectrum of Polish repertoire.
We look forward to hearing works by:
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Karol Szymanowski
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Maria Szymanowska
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Henryk Wieniawski
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Witold Lutosławski
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…and many others.
Polish music spans centuries of expressive depth, innovation, lyricism, and brilliance — and we cannot wait to hear your interpretations.
Apply by March 9
Revised Application Deadline:
Monday, March 9, 2026 (Midnight PST)
For complete rules and submission details, please visit:
👉 https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/chopin-and-beyond-festival/
We look forward to celebrating your artistry and sharing Polish music with our wider community this spring and summer.
