Honoring 100 Years of Andrzej Wajda & 150 Years of Mieczysław Karłowicz
The Polish Piano Recital presents the richness and artistic depth of the Polish piano tradition, featuring masterpieces by Frédéric Chopin and other outstanding Polish composers.
Frédéric Chopin, one of the most influential composers in the history of piano music, established a uniquely expressive musical language that continues to define the piano repertoire worldwide. His works, together with compositions by later Polish composers, reflect a distinctive artistic tradition combining lyricism, virtuosity, and profound emotional expression.
This programme offers audiences an authentic insight into one of the most significant national traditions in European music and highlights Poland’s outstanding contribution to the development of the piano recital.
The programme is particularly suitable for concert halls, festivals, cultural institutions, and international cultural organisations.
Duration: approx. 60–90 minutes Programme may be adapted to specific venues and institutional contexts.
Fryderyk Chopin – Romanze from Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor (arrangement for piano solo – Wojciech Waleczek)
Fryderyk Chopin – Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 used in Ashes, (Popioły) by Andrzej Wajda (1965)
Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Humoresques de concert, Op. 14
1. Menuet célèbre
2. Sarabande
6. Cracovienne Fantastique
Stanisław Moniuszko – Air with Carillon Clocks from The Haunted Manor
Stanisław Moniuszko – Mazurka from The Haunted Manor
used in Ashes, (Popioły) by Andrzej Wajda (1965)
Wojciech Kilar – Vocalise from TheNinth Gate
Wojciech Kilar – Theme from the Pianist
Wojciech Kilar – Waltz from the Land of Promise (Ziemia Obiecana) by Andrzej Wajda (1975)
Wojciech Kilar – Polonaise from Pan Tadeusz by Andrzej Wajda (1999)
Mieczysław Karłowicz – Chant de Mai
Mieczysław Karłowicz – Andante in F Major
Fryderyk Chopin / Franz Liszt – 6 chants polonais, S. 480
