Russian musician Yulianna Avdeeva has become the first woman to win the prestigious Chopin Piano Competition in 45 years in Warsaw, Poland.
Ms Avdeeva, 25, who won £26,506, said she had been working towards winning the competition her "whole life".
Held every five years, the contest for young pianists is one of the most important in the classical music world.
Martha Argerich, a past winner and member of the jury, caller Ms Avdeeva a "harmonious artist".
She added: "I am extremely happy about Yulianna, and particularly because she is the first woman after 45 years. After me there was no lady, so I am very happy."
Ms Avdeeva, 25, who won £26,506, said she had been working towards winning the competition her "whole life".
Held every five years, the contest for young pianists is one of the most important in the classical music world.
Martha Argerich, a past winner and member of the jury, caller Ms Avdeeva a "harmonious artist".
She added: "I am extremely happy about Yulianna, and particularly because she is the first woman after 45 years. After me there was no lady, so I am very happy."
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