A series of Piano Lecture Recitals celebrating the 200th birthday of Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Fryderyk Chopin will be held during the month of March 2010 at the Polish American Museum.
The Piano Lecture Recitals will focus on Chopin’s Life as a poet, composer and pianist. Although he composed only for the piano, he exercised a great influence on all types of music. Despite, the often strong pronounced Polish national characteristics of the music; it is also expressive of his own emotions, sufferings and thereby achieves the characteristics of a true masterpiece.
In addition to the Lecture Recitals there will be a Chopin photo exhibit, as well as other memorabilia including a wood carved bust, music compositions, commemorative medals and replica of his hand and death mask.
Guest artists for this series of Lecture Recitals will include classical pianists, Matthew Harrison. Vlada Yaneva and Jonathan Levin from Manhattan School of Music.
The first in this series will be held on Saturday, March 6th at 2PM. The remaining lecture recitals during the month will be scheduled for Friday March 12, 19, and 26 evenings at 7 in the main salon of the museum.
The Polish American Museum is located at 16 Belleview Avenue, Port Washington, Tickets are priced at $15 for adults and $ 10 for students.
Additional information available by calling 516-883-6542