. >> rafal blechacz won a piano competition in poland 10 years ago.he 28-year-old never saw his recent honour coming. >> i was very lucky that i was sitting because i did not expect this ever. it's such a big surprise for me. a great day. >> would you kindly welcome the 24th gilmore artist award recipient. pianist rafal blechacz. the gilmore artist award is only presented every four years. the $300,000 prize goes to an artist the judges believe can sustain a career as a major concert pianist. the judges travel the world. >> it's not just a snapshot it's a real look at who they are, what they are. and how they react to different kind of music. >> from purchasing a piano to taking time off to performing and practice. the recipients can use the prize however he sees fit to advance his career. >> he hasn't decided how he'll spend his prize money yet. but the man who was a boy, inspired to perform after hearing a church organ, now knows he commands the world stage. >> lucky boy. i think they should give it to presenters. if you want to find out more about