Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Nocturne in B-flat major, Op. 16 No. 4
Fryderyk Chopin: Nocturne in C-sharp minor, Op. posth. – Lento con gran espressione
Fryderyk Chopin: Andante spianato
Fryderyk Chopin: Grande Polonaise brillante in E-flat major, Op. 22
Fryderyk Chopin: Ballade in G minor, Op. 23
Fryderyk Chopin: Waltz in A minor
(Discovered in October 2024 at the Morgan Library and Museum, New York)
Fryderyk Chopin: Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
Fryderyk Chopin: Waltz in D-flat major, Op. 64 No. 1 (“Minute Waltz”)
Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurka in B-flat major, Op. 7 No. 1
Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurka in F minor, Op. 7 No. 3
Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurka in E minor, Op. 41 No. 2
Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 63 No. 3
Wojciech Kilar: Excerpts from film scores
– The Night Gate (film by Roman Polański)
– Shadow Line (film by Andrzej Wajda)
– Blind Chance (film by Krzysztof Kieślowski)
– Death and the Maiden (film by Roman Polański)
Krzysztof Komeda: “Sleep Safe and Warm” – Lullaby from Rosemary’s Baby (Film score by Roman Polański)
Fryderyk Chopin: Grande Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53
Performer:
Paweł Kowalski (Poland) – piano
Now in its seventh edition, the MiraTone Festival and Academy – founded by violinist Miranda Liu – has become one of Central Europe’s most vibrant classical music events. Each year, it brings together internationally acclaimed artists and passionate young musicians in the heart of Budapest.
This unique recital blends the soul of Polish classical music with the evocative sound of film scores. Pianist Paweł Kowalski, hailed as one of Poland’s most versatile musicians, invites the audience on a poetic and powerful journey through the music of Fryderyk Chopin and legendary Polish film composers.
At the heart of the program are some of Chopin’s most beloved works, including the “Minute Waltz”, the famous G minor Ballade, and a stunning rarity: an A minor waltz recently discovered in 2024 at the Morgan Library & Museum in New York! Interwoven among them are works by composers like Ignacy Jan Paderewski, who was one of the great early interpreters of Chopin, and selections from the iconic film scores of Wojciech Kilar and Krzysztof Komeda.
Whether you're a classical music enthusiast or simply love emotionally rich music with cinematic flair, this concert promises to be an unforgettable experience. Let the piano’s voice guide you through “timeless echoes” of memory, emotion, and imagination.
By selecting tickets for at least three concerts from the festival program, you are eligible for a 30% discount!
Sponsors and Partners:
Polish Institute, Wacław Felczak Alapítvány, FUGA Budapest, Klasszik Rádió, V4 Music Foundation
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