A Study of Genius - Chopin & The Beatles
The event is part of the 27th International Nova Music and Architecture Festival in Toruń, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, 2023.
The event is part of the project "Kuyavia + Pomerania - promotion of the region's economic potential - edition II".
Performers:
Wojciech Waleczek – piano
Aneta Derkowska – host
Programme:
Frederic Chopin:
Variations Brillantes Op. 12
Romance from Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor Op. 11 (arr. Wojciech Waleczek)
Three Waltzes Op. 34
The Spring
The Ring and Drinking Song (transcription – F. Liszt)
The Beatles’ greatest hits arranged for piano by Kamil Pawłowski: Hey Jude, Yesterday, She loves you, Imagine, Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Something, Penny Lane, Eleanor Rigby, Strawberry Fields Forever, Don`t let me down.
The concert serves as a testimonial to the notion that brilliance transcends a single name, and that the collision of two passionate yet profoundly distinct worlds can ignite a fresh and inspiring journey into the depths of personal musical preferences. We firmly believe that through the exceptional talent of Wojciech Waleczek, an accomplished pianist, you will discover the vast diversity that music has to offer, as well as the power of an artist’s creativity to breathe life into works that endure beyond their creators. We extend a warm invitation to join us for an enchanting evening concert featuring the timeless compositions of Frederic Chopin and the repertoire of The Beatles! This event is divided into two captivating parts. The first segment will showcase an array of works by the illustrious Polish composer, F. Chopin. The second part of the concert will spotlight popular music, as renowned hits by The Beatles, the iconic British rock band, will take centre stage. These beloved songs have been masterfully arranged for piano by the talented Kamil Pawłowski.
Mecenas Główny: Gmina Miasta Toruń
Partner Główny: Samorząd Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego
Wydarzenie odbywa się w ramach projektu „Kujawy + Pomorze - promocja potencjału gospodarczego regionu - edycja II"
Mecenas Kultury - Główny Sponsor: PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
Mecenasi: Toruńskie Zakłady Materiałów Opatrunkowych S.A. oraz marki: Seni i Bella, Urbitor Spółka z o.o.
Partnerzy: Vobacom Sp. z o.o., Uzdrowisko Ciechocinek S.A. producent wody mineralnej "Krystynka"
Organizator: Toruńska Orkiestra Symfoniczna