VII International Chopin Piano Competition


The VII International Chopin Piano Competition was held from 21 February to 16 March 1965 in Warsaw. The competition was won by Martha Argerich of Argentina, becoming the first and so far only South American winner.

Awards

The competition consisted of three elimination stages and a final with six pianists.
The following prizes were awarded:
Two special prizes were awarded:

Jury

The jury consisted of:
File:7th Chopin Competition - Zbigniew Drzewiecki.jpg|thumb|Jury chairman Zbigniew Drzewiecki in conversation with conductor Witold Rowicki during a rehearsal for the final