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Dear friends of Chopin Piano Fest Prishtina,
In 2025, we are delighted to celebrate the 15th edition of Chopin Piano Fest Prishtina, continuing a proud tradition of honoring the legacy of Fryderyk Chopin. Established on the 200th anniversary of his birth, the festival was initiated by the Kosovo Chopin Association and has since become a cherished annual event. As a member of the International Federation of Chopin Associations – under the auspices of UNESCO – and promoted by the European Festivals Association, Chopin Piano Fest has grown into a cultural brand recognized both locally and internationally.
Under the artistic direction of Prof. Lejla Haxhiu-Pula – Kosovo’s first pianist and a cherished educator of generations of musicians – this milestone edition promises a diverse and remarkable program. It will feature a rich selection of solo and chamber concerts showcasing classical and contemporary masterpieces, performed by distinguished pianists from around the world. Among the highlights is the May 30 concert in collaboration with the Kosovo Philharmonic, featuring renowned pianist Sofya Gulyak under the baton of acclaimed Slovak conductor Peter Valentovič.
More than just a series of concerts, Chopin Piano Fest serves as an international platform for artistic exchange, cultural diplomacy, and lasting collaborations. Artists from countries that have yet to recognize Kosovo have participated in past editions, underscoring music’s power as a universal language. This year, we are honored to welcome musicians from Kosovo, Albania, Poland, Austria, Ukraine, UK, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, Italy, France, and Cuba/Sweden.
The festival opens on May 8, 2025, in celebration of Europe Day, and will offer two to three events weekly, culminating in a special closing concert on June 9. Concerts will be held at the Amphitheater of the University Library in Prishtina and the Red Hall of the Palace of Youth, in partnership with the Kosovo Philharmonic. Beyond concerts, the 15th edition will once again feature masterclasses, seminars, and EduWeek—a dedicated initiative designed to support and inspire young musicians through intensive training, artist talks, and collaboration with internationally acclaimed pianists.
Your support and presence are truly appreciated and help Chopin Piano Fest Prishtina continue to flourish as a meaningful part of Kosovo’s cultural landscape.
Let us make the 15th edition an unforgettable experience – together.
On the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, the Kosovo Chopin Association established the Chopin Piano FEST Prishtina, a member of the International Federation of Chopin Associations – which is a part of Unesco. The festival’s great success and appreciation by the larger audience in Kosovo have helped turn it into a brand, held annually in spring. As we approach the 14th edition, we are hoping to build upon the success of last year’s festival, which was evaluated as among the best classical music festivals by critics and institutions. This has led institutions to inquire about more masterclasses and other events throughout the year, which has greatly enhanced our educational program, which is a pivotal component of our festival.
The ChopinPianoFEST Prishtina is a music festival that is highly regarded by critics, media, and fans as an excellent presentation of piano mastery. In addition to featuring world-renowned pianists, the festival also serves as an exchange platform between Kosovar artists and those from other countries around the world. In this festival, musicians from countries that have not yet recognized Kosovo as a nation have been hosted as part of the common language of communication and cooperation. Thus, it contributes to the public/cultural diplomacy of our country as well. Additionally, the festival is promoted by the European Festivals Association.
In addition to featuring concerts, the festival is committed to providing a diverse array of activities that aim to empower and inspire up-and-coming classical musicians in their professional pursuits, including EduWeek, the Special Prize competition, and the Chopin-inspired Compositional Competition.
Our work and dedication over the years have led to a partnership with the most prominent festivals in the region, through the EU Project #Synergy for Classical Music in the Western Balkans https://synergyproject.info/. The project focuses on the exchange of activities, information, and experiences from festivals in Ljubljana, Belgrade, Kotor, Tirana, Dubrovnik, and Prishtina. This regional cooperation element is an added value to Chopin Piano Fest. It expands the scope of activities when it comes to programming, financing, and managing cultural events in the region. One of the main elements of this project is the promotion of composers’ and artists’ exchanges between the countries.
In 2025, we celebrate this milestone jubilee edition with an exciting program featuring solo and chamber concerts, masterclasses, seminars, and EduWeek. The festival brings together distinguished artists from Kosovo, Albania, Poland, Austria, Ukraine, UK, Slovakia, Hungary, Lithuania, Croatia, Luxembourg, Italy, France, and Cuba/Sweden. The festival opens on May 8, in celebration of Europe Day, and runs until June 9. Join us for this unforgettable cultural celebration!
On the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, the Kosovo Chopin Association established the Chopin Piano FEST Prishtina, member of the International Federation of Chopin Associations – which is a part of Unesco.
Welcome to Chopin Piano Fest Prishtina, a celebration of the life and work of one of the greatest piano composers in history, Frédéric Chopin! Our festival’s dedication to high artistic standards and enthusiastic organization has captured the attention and support of distinguished audiences, making the event an annual fixture of our cultural calendar.
