Chopin Birthday Celebration
Feb 27 and 28, 2010
Rice University & Chateau Polonez
This February 27th is the 200th anniversary of Frèdèric Chopin’s birth, a monumental event which is being celebrated around the world.
As the president of the Chopin Society of Houston, it is my honor to present to you our plan for this momentous occasion. This is an opportunity for Houston to shine as a cultural center and celebrate the birth of one of the great masters of Romantic music.
We have prepared a full weekend of events highlighted by a performance of both Chopin piano concerti, with two renowned international musicians and one of Houston’s finest chamber orchestras.
The ability to uphold high standards of our events comes from financial support of our generous sponsors.
The Chopin Society has to raise $25,000 to be able to realize our endeavor and make Houston proud.
We are a non profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Please consider donating funds
to this great cause and make art a vital part of our city life.
Please make checks payable to:
- Chopin Society of Houston
- 1938 Baker Trail
- Houston, TX 77094
Schedule of Events
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Stude Concert Hall, Rice University, Houston, Texas
- 10am ~ 5pm: Fourth International Adult Amateur Chopin Competition
- 7:00pm: Performance by participants of the Sixth International Youth Competition in the lobby as well as exhibition of Chopin memorabilia
- 8:00pm: Chopin's 200th Birthday Celebration Gala Concert
- ~10:00pm: Meet the artists after the concert
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Chateau Polonez, 2612 Malcomson Road, Houston, TX 77070
You can purchase banquet tickets online here:
Meet the Artists | Adam Golka
The concert will feature pianist Adam Golka, winner of the 2009 Max I. Allen Classical Fellowship Award of the
American Pianists Association, the 2008 Gilmore Young Artist Award, and the 2003 China Shanghai International Piano Competition.
Adam has appeared as soloist in recent seasons with major orchestras such as the BBC Scottish, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas,
Milwaukee, and Indianapolis symphonies. Currently, Adam resides in Baltimore, Maryland, where he is studying with the
legendary Leon Fleisher at the Peabody Institute.
Meet the Artists | Tomasz Golka
Conductor and older brother Tomasz Golka is the winner of the 2003 Eduardo Mata International Conducting
Competition, and Music Director of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra in Texas and the Williamsport Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania.
As a conducting fellow at the 2006 Tanglewood Music Festival, he worked with James Levine, shared the podium with Bernard Haitink, and
conducted a historic performance of Stravinsky's Soldier's Tale with legendary composers Milton Babbitt, Elliott Carter, and John Harbison as narrators.
Maestro Golka has received critical acclaim from his performances in the Americas and Europe. His powerful and insightful leadership
is sure to make this gala celebration a most memorable and moving performance.
Meet the Artists | River Oaks Chamber Orchestra
The River Oaks Chamber Orchestra brings together forty all-star musicians from throughout the U.S. and
Canada, each an acclaimed artist and soloist, in a collaborative and inspiring environment dedicated to creating an extraordinary audience experience. Their
innovative programs have been broadcast nationwide on NPR’s Performance Today.
About the Chopin Society of Houston
The Chopin Society of Houston, celebrating it's 10th anniversary this year, was established by
Anna Golka, the mother of the talented brothers, at the start of the millennium, after a very successful Chopin Youth Competition in 1999.
The board made it their mission to provide performance opportunities for
artists to come together to express without words what they have in their hearts as it relates to Chopin’s music. They do this thru regular
youth competitions, workshops and masterclasses,
adult amateur competitions , and
other events.
This event would not be possible without the generous support of individual donors like you.
Donate now and help spread the beauty of Chopin's music.