With the absence of the first prize winner in the past two occasions, enormous attention was drawn to the 14th Chopin International Piano Competition in Warsaw in Oct 2000. Yundi Li, whose splendid performance enchanted the panel of judges that comprised of some of the finest pianists in the world, surpassed all other candidates from 25 countries and won the First Prize of that prestigious competition - a first time for the event in 15 years - as well as the Best Polonaise Performance. Li is also the youngest First Prize winner and the first Chinese winning such accolade in the 70-year history of the Chopin Piano Competition. Li´s achievement has evoked strong repercussions all over the world.