"Paderewski to Chopin" exhibition finissage will be held on January 8, 2019 at 6.00 p.m. at the Fryderyk Chopin Museum.

Ignacy Jan Paderewski – a pianist, composer and politician, without whom it is impossible to think about Polish independence. What is his contribution to Chopin? This question was answered by the exhibition of memorabilia belonging to the collections of the Fryderyk Chopin Museum and the Library of the National Fryderyk Chopin Institute: valuable musical manuscripts, concert programmes and preserved iconography. The exhibition was a unique opportunity to look at Paderewski as a performer, editor and promoter of Chopin's legacy, which was a source of inspiration throughout his life. The character of the exhibition was special: some of the artist's souvenirs were presented for the first time.

The finissage of the exhibition will feature a special tour guided by Marta Tabakiernik and Michał Szymanowski's concert on January 8, 2019 at 6.00 p.m., featuring works of Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Jan Paderewski.

The exhibition was carried out as part of the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of regaining independence by Poland and the "Polish Music Heritage" programme.

Media patronage: Polish Music Information Centre POLMIC.

Admission free, a seat reservation is required: www.bilety.nifc.pl