Chopin Society of Atlanta

08/19/2026

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THE CONCERT IS SPONSORED BY THE Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Washington, D.C.

Come and hear an extraordinary young talent and join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating the joy and beauty of great music

PIANO RECITAL BY PIOTR PAWLAK

Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm

Hill Auditorium at The Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

THIS EVENT IS FREE OF CHARGE. PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR ARTISTS AND FUTURE PROGRAMMING.

DONATE HERE: http://www.chopinatlanta.org/sponsorships/sponsorship2026.html

REGISTER FOR THE CONCERT: https://allevents.in/atlanta/piano-recital-by-piotr-pawlak-tickets/80003790733675

Piotr Pawlak is one of the most versatile Polish pianists of the young generation. He is the winner of many international competitions, including the V Maj Lind International Piano Competition in Helsinki (2022) and the XI International Chopin Piano Competition in Darmstadt (2017). He is also a laureate of Chopin Competitions in Beijing (2016), Budapest (2018), and Kraków (2019), the International Competition of Polish Music in Rzeszów (2019), the International Paderewski Competition in Bydgoszcz (2022), and the International Chopin Competition on Period Instruments in Warsaw (2023). In 2025, he was a semifinalist of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw.

PROGRAM

Fryderyk Chopin – Rondo à la Krakowiak, Op. 14 (version for solo piano)

Fryderyk Chopin – Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58

Intermission

César Franck – Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, FWV 21

Pyotr Tchaikovsky / Piotr Pawlak – Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64, II. Andante cantabile con alcuna licenza (transcription for solo piano)

Maurice Ravel – La Valse

ARTIST'S WEBSITE: https://piotrpawlak.eu/

07/29/2026

Congratulations to all Chopin Society of Atlanta scholarship recipients who participated at IV Chopin Academy in Vienna. Students had an opportunity to work with incredible international faculty.
Thank you!!

A sincere thank you to our sponsors and supporters for making this unforgettable opportunity possible. Your generosity helps inspire the next generation of musicians.l

07/28/2026

VI Chopin Academy of Atlanta- scholarship student Robert performs Chopin Nocturne.
Thank you all our sponsors for nurturing young talents.

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07/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making it possible for many students to attend IV Chopin Academy in Vienna ❤️🎹❤️

🎹 IV Chopin Academy in Vienna

Our students performed beautifully at the first recital in the historic Ehrbar Saal.

This year, 29 students from many countries came together to learn, perform, and make new friendships through the universal language of music.

Congratulations to all the participants on your dedication and wonderful performances! Wishing you continued success and many more inspiring musical journeys. 👏🎶
Thank you Gulda School of Music Wien

07/02/2026

Chopin Academy in Vienna - our students will perform tomorrow at the Musikverein. Thank you to all sponsors for making this dream possible.🎹🌺❤️

Besuchen Sie den Musikverein – das traditionsreiche Konzerthaus Wiens und tauchen Sie in die Welt der klassischen & modernen Musik ein!

06/21/2026

Great lecture by Professor John Rink.

06/05/2026

Join us for the upcoming event

PURCHASE TICKETS / REGISTER IF YOU ARE A STUDENT
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06/04/2026

Congratulations to the Chopin Society scholarship recipients. We are proud to support your musical development and wish you every success in your studies at the Chopin Academy in Atlanta and the Chopin Academy in Vienna.

05/27/2026

Join us for a lecture presented by

PROFESSOR JOHN RINK, a prize-winning author and musicologist

"WHO WON, WHO LOST THE CHOPIN COMPETITION?
INTERPRETING THE RESULTS"

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Musik21 Conservatory

PURCHASE TICKETS / REGISTER IF YOU ARE A STUDENT
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John Rink is widely considered one of the most skilled experts on Chopin’s work. He has published extensively about his compositions, music performance, and legacy. Apart from enjoying a distinguished writing career, he has held several prestigious teaching positions, including Professor of Musical Performance Studies at the University of Cambridge, UK, and has served as a member of the jury of the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland.

For more information, visit https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/.../fellows/professor-john-rink

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05/12/2026

Chopin Society of Atlanta invites you to a lecture

"WHO WON, WHO LOST THE CHOPIN COMPETITION?
INTERPRETING THE RESULTS"

presented by John Rink, a prize-winning author and musicologist

Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7:30 PM
Musik21 Conservatory

PURCHASE TICKETS / REGISTER IF YOU ARE A STUDENT
https://allevents.in/johns-creek/who-won-who-lost-the-chopin-competition-interpreting-the-results-tickets/80002009742620?ref=smdl

John Rink is widely considered one of the most skilled experts on Chopin’s work. He has published extensively about his compositions, music performance, and legacy. Apart from enjoying a distinguished writing career, he has held several prestigious teaching positions, including Professor of Musical Performance Studies at the University of Cambridge, UK, and has served as a member of the jury of the International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, Poland.

For more information, visit https://www.joh.cam.ac.uk/research/academics/fellows/professor-john-rink