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The year 2010 marks the 200th birthday of one of history’s most notable pianists and composers, Fryderyk Chopin. The Polish Culture Society of Edmonton will celebrate the life of Fryderyk Chopin and all of Alberta is invited.
The Polish Culture Society of Edmonton has taken a leadership role working with the Polish consulate in Alberta in preparation for this global event. Through the society, CHOPIN2010 Celebration Committee was formed to prepare, coordinate, and bring a series of independent Chopin Celebrations to life. These celebrations will run across Alberta falling under a cohesive cultural mandate of promoting art within a Canadian context.
HONORARY PATRONS:
John Szumlas - Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland for Northern Alberta
Allan Wachowicz – Honorary Chief Justice of Alberta's Court of Queen Bench
Zygmunt Potocki – Honorary Consul for the Republic of Poland for Southern Alberta
Thomas Lukaszuk - Minister of Employment and Immigration of Alberta
Date: 1 January 2010
Albertans Join Global Celebration
Let us know about any celebrations or events related to Chopin in 2010. We are also opening an online image gallery for all interested.
If you have an image showcasing places related to Chopin, his life and legacy, please send them to gallery@chopin2010.ca We look forward to your creative contributions.
Past Events
Date:
2 July 2010
TOMASZ STANKO
Tomasz Stanko, leading Polish jazz trumpet player, will perform two sets on July 2, 2010 at 8:00pm/9:45pm in the Yardbird Suite, 11Tommy Banks Way, as part of Edmonton International Jazz Festival 2010.
A variety of the repertoire will be presented for each sets which will include Tomasz Stanko's interpretations of F. Chopin's music!
THIS WILL BE A UNIQUE MUSICAL EVENT!
Polish Culture Society Chopin2010 Celebration Committee is proud to sponsor this concert!!!!!!!!
Date:
1 July 2010
Canada Day with Chopin
Events Edmonton in partnership with CHOPIN2010 Alberta invite you and your family to join us to celebrate Canada Day with the Magic of the Music of Chopin. The Chopin Canada Day festivities begin at 2:00pm at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park. The talented Polish dance ensembles "Polonez", "Piast" "Kujawiak" and "Oberek" will be showcased along with a celebration of Chopin's musical genius in the Classical, Folk and Rock styles. Details to follow..
Admission: Free of Charge
Did you know?
Chopin was a great patriot, a political exile without the right to come back to Poland, which at that time was under the Russian Empire’s rule. Unfortunately his life for a couple of decades after the Second World War was presented by the way of a fairytale about the child prodigy, who became very successful in his career and having left Poland, never came back.
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