2025年10月21日，在波蘭首都華沙舉行的第19屆「蕭邦國際鋼琴大賽」落下帷幕，美籍華裔鋼琴家陸逸軒（Eric Lu）憑藉細膩深沉的音樂詮釋與極具個人特色的演奏風格，榮獲本屆大賽的金獎，成為新一屆「蕭邦冠軍」。這一消息震撼全球古典樂壇，也被視為華人音樂家的又一次歷史性突破。

肖邦國際鋼琴大賽自1927年創辦以來，被譽為「鋼琴界的奧運會」，是世界上最具權威與影響力的鋼琴比賽之一，每五年舉辦一次。本屆賽事吸引來自54個國家共642名選手報名，經過層層選拔後有84人進入正賽，最終僅有11人晉級決賽。整場比賽歷時近三週，從預賽、半決賽到決賽，均在波蘭國家愛樂音樂廳舉行，吸引全球數百萬觀眾透過網路直播觀看。

在最終決賽中，陸逸軒的演奏被評審形容為「技術完美、情感真摯、對肖邦音樂精神的深刻理解」。他在演奏《F小調第二號鋼琴協奏曲》時，以冷靜而內斂的氣質駕馭極具張力的樂章，既展現極高的技巧掌控，又保留了肖邦特有的詩意與浪漫。最終，他獲得評審團一致讚譽，勇奪金獎，並獲頒6萬歐元獎金及由波蘭總統親自授予的金牌。

除陸逸軒之外，本屆大賽的前三名全由華裔音樂家包辦：來自加拿大的陳禹同榮獲銀獎，中國大陸選手王紫桐則獲得銅獎。中國鋼琴家在此次比賽中整體表現亮眼，不僅有三人闖入決賽，還獲得多項特別獎項：呂天瑤奪得第四名及「最佳協奏曲演奏獎」，李天佑獲得「最佳波羅乃茲舞曲獎」，而王紫桐則同時摘得「最佳奏鳴曲獎」。這是中國鋼琴選手在肖邦大賽史上最耀眼的一次集體成績，象徵中國鋼琴教育與國際競技力的全面提升。

陸逸軒現年27歲，母親來自上海，父親為台灣人，自幼便展現過人音樂天賦，四歲開始學琴，後師從著名鋼琴教育家楊鏡釧與殷承宗等名師。他曾於2018年奪得「利茲國際鋼琴大賽」冠軍，一舉成名。其音樂風格以「細膩的內省與極高的結構感」著稱，多次在波士頓、倫敦、柏林與上海舉辦獨奏會，深受全球樂評家推崇。

陸逸軒在奪冠後接受媒體採訪時表示，這次比賽是他音樂生涯中「最重要、也最感動」的一刻，他感謝評審的肯定，也感謝母親對他音樂道路上的無私支持。他同時宣布，將於2025年11月在上海舉辦全球巡演首場獨奏音樂會，以感謝華人觀眾的支持。

這屆肖邦大賽的結果在全球音樂圈引起廣泛關注，尤其是華裔選手包攬前三名的事實，象徵亞洲鋼琴教育與演奏水平已達世界頂尖水準。波蘭《音樂評論報》形容這一屆比賽是「蕭邦大賽史上最國際化、最多元、也是最震撼的成果」，而波蘭總理亦公開祝賀陸逸軒，稱他為「東西文化交融的最佳見證者」。

隨著冠軍誕生，肖邦音樂的魅力再度被喚醒，而華人音樂家的崛起，也為世界古典音樂舞台揭開了新的篇章。陸逸軒的成功，不僅屬於他個人的榮耀，更象徵著全球華人音樂力量正邁向巔峰的時代。

On October 21, 2025, Eric Lu, an American pianist of Taiwanese descent, won the gold medal at the 19th Chopin International Piano Competition held in Warsaw, Poland, becoming the champion of this prestigious event. His victory has been hailed as a milestone in the global classical music scene and a historic achievement for Chinese musicians.

The Chopin International Piano Competition, often referred to as the “Olympics of the piano,” is held every five years and is one of the most influential piano competitions in the world. This edition attracted 642 participants from 54 countries, of whom 84 advanced to the main rounds, and ultimately 11 reached the final. The competition spanned nearly three weeks, featuring preliminary rounds, semifinals, and finals, all performed at the National Philharmonic Hall in Warsaw and broadcast globally, attracting millions of viewers online.

In the finals, Eric Lu’s performance was widely praised for its technical mastery, emotional depth, and profound interpretation of Chopin’s musical spirit. His rendition of Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor was described as both controlled and expressive, balancing dramatic intensity with lyrical, poetic nuance. His artistry earned unanimous acclaim from the jury, securing him the gold medal, a €60,000 cash prize, and a presidential medal awarded by the President of Poland.

The competition’s podium was entirely dominated by Chinese-descended pianists: Chen Yutong from Canada took the silver medal, while Wang Zitong from mainland China received the bronze. Chinese pianists also earned several special awards: Lv Tianyao placed fourth and won the Best Concerto Award, Li Tianyou received the Best Polonaise Award, and Wang Zitong also won the Best Sonata Award. This marks the strongest showing by Chinese pianists in the history of the Chopin Competition, reflecting the rising standards of piano education and performance in China.

Eric Lu, aged 27, was born to a Shanghai mother and a Taiwanese father. He displayed remarkable musical talent from an early age, beginning piano studies at age four. He trained under renowned pianists Yang Jingchuan and Yin Chengzong, among others. Previously, he won the 2018 Leeds International Piano Competition, which launched his international career. Lu’s style is noted for its subtle introspection and structural clarity, and he has performed extensively in Boston, London, Berlin, and Shanghai, earning critical acclaim worldwide.

After winning, Lu described the achievement as “the most important and moving moment” of his musical career. He expressed gratitude to the jury and to his mother for her unwavering support. He also announced plans to begin a global concert tour, starting with a solo recital in Shanghai in November 2025, to thank his Chinese audience for their support.

The results of this year’s Chopin Competition have drawn widespread attention in the international music community. The fact that the top three prizes were claimed by Chinese-descended pianists highlights the rise of Asian piano education and performance on the world stage. Poland’s leading music journal described this edition as “the most international, diverse, and striking competition in Chopin Competition history,” while the Polish Prime Minister publicly congratulated Lu, calling him “a testament to the blending of Eastern and Western musical cultures.”

Eric Lu’s victory not only represents a personal triumph but also symbolizes the growing influence of Chinese musicians in the global classical music scene, marking a new era for Asian artists on the world stage.