American pianist Eric Lu has emerged as the winner of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, capturing the attention of classical music enthusiasts around the globe.

Following extensive deliberations from a 17-person international jury, chaired by American pianist Garrick Ohlsson, Lu was awarded a 60,000-euro prize and a gold medal. The announcement, made in the early hours of Tuesday, saw a visibly moved Lu expressing his gratitude to the Chopin lovers worldwide who tuned in online and the live audience in Warsaw. Lu shared his heartfelt appreciation for the honor bestowed upon him by the jury.

Eric Lu, a 27-year-old graduate of the Curtis Institute, has previously claimed the title at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2018 and has made appearances

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