On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the competition continued with mixed impressions.
Jed Distler shared his thoughts on the performances, stating that there was
not much to get excited aboutin the morning.
loud and undifferentiatedplaying in his F minor Fantasy and B minor Sonata.
hollow and aggressive, while her soft passagework lacked body and definition.
Author's summary: Mixed impressions at Chopin Competition.