Chopin & Paderewski 2010

We strongly believe that it is essential to
mount a resonant celebration of Paderewski’s
achievements in order to secure his legacy
in America by restoring the prominence of
Ignacy J. Paderewski's timeless virtues.
The Maestro is an important model as a
musician, statesman, and humanitarian
who shared his talent and life for the good
of nations.

We also believe that it is important to
remember the meaning Chopin's music had
for the Polish nation during difficult historic
events in the mid-19th century. Fryderyk
Chopin, born in Poland and then part of the
Polish literary and artistic diaspora in Paris,
had no home to return to, as Poland lost its
independent political entity in 1831. Chopin
has been since the symbol of the nation’s
intellectual and cultural identity and of
spiritual freedom.

Visit www.chopin-paderewski.org for events
schedule.