Yundi

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Yundi's achievements are remarkable: the youngest winner in the history of the International Chopin Piano Competition, the first Chinese pianist to claim that prize, and later the youngest juror. Poland's rare double honor of both Silver and Gold Gloria Artis Medals, plus the inaugural Chopin Passport, underscore his unique standing. His recordings have earned critical acclaim, and his influence helped spark a piano boom among Chinese youth.

AwardsYundi has won major piano competitions, including the XIV International Chopin Piano Competition in 2000, and the Beijing International Chopin Competition in 1994. He received the German Echo Award for Best Solo Recording in 2003. Poland honored him with the Silver Gloria Artis Medal in 2010 and the Gold in 2019, along with the first-ever Chopin Passport.

Honours & Distinctions

Gold Gloria Artis Medal

Polish government·2019

First Chinese recipient of this honor.

Silver Gloria Artis Medal

Polish government·2010

First Chinese recipient of this honor.

Chopin Passport

Polish government·2010

First ever awarded.

Steinway Artist

Steinway & Sons00

Official artist endorsement.

Rankings & Lists

#2nd

Most popular classical pianists of his generation

Various media·2026

Records & Feats

Youngest winner of the International Chopin Piano Competition

Historic First·2000

Won at age 18 in 2000.

First Chinese pianist to win the International Chopin Piano Competition

Historic First·2000

Broke the barrier for Chinese pianists.

Youngest juror in the history of the International Chopin Piano Competition

Career Milestone·2015

Served as juror in 2015.

First recipient of the Chopin Passport

Historic First·2010

Awarded by Poland in 2010.