Tag: Chopin

Chopin Foundation of the US Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Established in 1975 by Lady Blanka A. Rosenstiel, the Chopin Foundation of the United States celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The Foundation is dedicated to supporting young American pianists and fostering the appreciation of Frédéric Chopin’s music in this country. Through its flagship National Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years, the Foundation provides…Continue Reading Chopin Foundation of the US Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Sinfonia Toronto & Zamara Perform Chopin and More

On November 8, Sinfonia Toronto will present a concert program highlighting Fryderyk Chopin’s Polish Songs in a new orchestration by Jakub Kowalewski. This performance will feature Polish soprano Dominika Zamara, an accomplished vocalist known for her work in opera and art song performances across Europe and the Americas. The concert will also include Kalinnikov’s Serenade…Continue Reading Sinfonia Toronto & Zamara Perform Chopin and More

Chopin: Voyage – Yulianna Avdeeva

Pianist Yulianna Avdeeva recently released an album returning to Chopin and highlighting her journey with the composer’s music. After winning the XVI International Chopin Competition 14 years ago, she is ecstatic to share these late works of Chopin, mostly inspired by nature. This album has already garnered international attention, as it was recently featured in…Continue Reading Chopin: Voyage – Yulianna Avdeeva

New Waltz by Chopin Unearthed!

A remarkable find has emerged from the Morgan Library & Museum in New York City: a previously unknown waltz believed to be written by 19th century Polish composer, Frédéric Chopin. Discovered by curator Dr. Robinson McClellan while cataloging the Arthur Satz Collection, this significant piece is the first major Chopin discovery since the 1930s. The…Continue Reading New Waltz by Chopin Unearthed!

Taking the Last Step

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An Obituary of Stefan Wenta by Marek Zebrowski Stefan Wenta, a world-renowned dancer and choreographer, author, chess master and bibliophile, died in Los Angeles on August 8. He was 92 years old. Dance was his passion and destiny. Although in his rich and eventful life Wenta’s accomplishments spanned many different artistic endeavors, Terpsichore was his…Continue Reading Taking the Last Step