IX International Chopin Piano Competition
The IX International Chopin Piano Competition was held from 6 to 29 October 1975 in Warsaw. The competition was won by Krystian Zimerman of Poland, the youngest winner to that date at the age of 18.
Awards
The competition consisted of three elimination stages and a final with seven pianists.For the first time, the first three places were presented with gold, silver, and bronze medals respectively, designed by and produced by the Polish Mint.
The following prizes were awarded:
Two special prizes were awarded: