CHOPIN Salons - 1st Prize Winner: 11th National Chopin Piano Competition

Date & Time

Venue Miami Beach Woman's Club
2401 Pine Tree Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140 GET DIRECTIONS

Phone Number 305.868.0624

The CHOPIN Salons take place at the historic Miami Beach Woman's Club. The first salon will include a performance with the first prize winner of this year’s 11th National Chopin Piano Competition. William’s program will feature works by Frédéric Chopin, showcasing the artistry that earned him national acclaim.

Join us for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon with fellow classical music enthusiasts and enjoy an enchanting piano performance by one of the best American pianists performing today! After the concert, join us for a wine reception, and the evening concludes with an optional elegant catered dinner, allowing guests to mingle with the artists and enjoy the company of friends, both old and new.

Enjoy the unique ambiance of this historic Miami Beach landmark and a cultural experience like no other. These elegant events are complimentary for Chopin Foundation members, but everyone is welcome!

About William Yang

Twenty-three-year-old William Yang won first prize at the 2025 National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami, Florida. Along with the $100,000 first prize, he also receives a recording project on the Steinway label and a concert tour that includes a performance at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in June 2025. At the same Competition, William was awarded prizes for the best performance of a mazurka and sonata. Recognition at earlier competitions include Second Prize at the 2014 Midwest International Piano Competition, Sixth Prize at the 2018 Thomas and Evon Cooper International Piano Competition, and semifinalist and winner of the special Bach Prize at the 2015 Cleveland International Piano Competition.

As a soloist, Mr. Yang has appeared with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, the Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra, and the Minnesota Orchestra. He studied at the Curtis Institute of Music and is currently a Kovner Fellow at The Juilliard School studying under Robert McDonald. His previous teachers were Alexander Korsantia and Paul Wirth. Mr. Yang has also received instruction from Hung-Kuan Chen, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Gary Graffman, Peter Takacs, Boris Berman, and Andre Watts, among others.

William Yang began piano studies at the age of four and gave his first performances at age seven. Outside of piano, William enjoys playing table tennis.

Program

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 – 1750)
Partita No. 1 in Bb Major, BWV 825

Frederic Chopin (1810 – 1849)
Polonaise-Fantaisie in A-flat major, Op. 61
Nocturnes, Op. 32, No.1 & 2
Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58

Ticket Information

Concert & Wine Reception: $50 General Admission
Concert, Wine Reception, and Dinner: $125 per person (tax & service fees included)

The Chopin Foundation Member complimentary concert & reception code can be applied to either ticket type. Request your member code by contacting admin@chopin.org or calling 305-868-0624.