Chopin & Friends – Piano Concerts at St. Mary Magdalene Cathedral
Wroclaw, St. Mary Magdalene Church — Main
About the Event
Piano concerts feature the renowned Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin, whose works are celebrated worldwide and rank him among the greatest composers in history. Chopin's piano compositions are revered for their beauty and artistry. In addition to Chopin's masterpieces, audiences will be treated to captivating piano pieces by other globally acclaimed composers like Bach, Beethoven, Liszt, Schumann, and Rachmaninoff.
What sets our concerts apart is the extraordinary venue where they take place: the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene in Wrocław. This grand Gothic church, dating back to the 13th century, boasts exceptional acoustics that enhance the enchanting sound of the piano. The combination of the majestic setting and the emotive music creates an unforgettable experience that will resonate in the memories of the audience long after the concert ends.
Each day the pianist presents a different programme selected from the following works:
F. Chopin — Scherzo in B flat minor, Op. 31,
F. Chopin — Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49,
J. S. Bach — Prelude & Fugue in G sharp minor, DWK II,
F. Chopin — Barcarolle in F sharp major, Op. 60,
L. van Beethoven — Sonata in A flat major, op. 31 no. 3
F. Chopin — Polonaise in A major, op. 40 no. 1,
S. Prokofiev — Sonata No. 3 op. 28,
F. Chopin — Nocturne in C sharp minor op. posth,
S. Rachmaninov — Etude in D minor op. 33 no. 4
F. Liszt — Petrarca sonnet no. 104
F. Chopin — Etude, op. 25, no. 5 in E minor,
R. Schumann — Papillons op. 2
F. Chopin — Etude, Op. 10 No. 12 in C minor (Revolutionary Etude)
Practical Information
This is the only opportunity in Wrocław to enjoy a piano concert in a church!
Address
St. Mary Magdalene Church, Szewska 10, Wroclaw, Poland — Google Maps
