VII International Chopin Piano Competition

The VII International Chopin Piano Competition (Polish: VII Międzynarodowy Konkurs Pianistyczny im.

Fryderyka Chopina) 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.

The competition consisted of three elimination stages and a final with six pianists.

The following prizes were awarded:[1] Two special prizes were awarded: The jury consisted of:[1]

Martha Argerich won the competition
Martha Argerich during a rehearsal with the orchestra for the final
Jury chairman Zbigniew Drzewiecki in conversation with conductor Witold Rowicki during a rehearsal for the final