The grand opening of the new permanent exhibition at Fryderyk Chopin’s Birthplace was held on 31 May at 12:00 PM.The exhibition was officially opened by Małgorzata Omilanowska – Minister of Culture ...

When Chopin, the beloved Polish composer, died in 1849, his body was buried at the Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris. His heart, however, was removed and taken to Warsaw. Why? Was it his wish that a ...

The 19-year-old pianist was born in the Israeli city of Netanya, where he spent the first four years of his life. His older sister was his first music teacher, and he began his formal music education ...

The Chopin Museum in Warsaw will close next year for a major refurbishment and remain shut throughout 2026, museum officials ...

Fryderyk Chopin’s music is one of Europe’s great cultural legacies. Many of his compositions were based on Polish folk tunes and reflected Chopin’s nostalgia for a homeland that he left early and to ...

Still, “Monsieur Chopin” — one of the many tributes to master composers Felder has created over nearly three decades — is as enjoyable today as it was 19 years ago when he introduced it to Chicago. A ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Poland’s President Karol Nawrocki presented the top prize at the 19th International Chopin Piano Competition to American pianist Eric Lu during an awards ceremony at the National Opera in Warsaw on ...

"It's my little secret, but it also helps me focus," Prokopowicz said, referring to the long moment of silence which preceded his performance in the second round of the competition. "I'm glad I had ...