On the Sunday afternoon of July 20, 2025, in the picturesque palace park in Komierowo, another musical celebration took place as part of the prestigious festival CHOPIN en VACANCES 2025.
Outstanding young pianists in the heart of Krajna
The festival CHOPIN en VACANCES has for years gathered the most outstanding young pianists of the so-called “Chopin age,” studying at renowned music centers – including the Zenon Brzewski Secondary Music School in Warsaw, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, as well as universities in Japan and China.
This unique event is free of competition – the concerts are informal, friendly musical meetings where artistic freedom, inspiration, and joy of making music are the most important. All performances take place under the artistic supervision of the most distinguished teachers, including prof. Karol Radziwonowicz.
Recital No. 27 – Jan Nicewicz
Pianist: Jan Nicewicz
Artistic supervision: prof. Karol Radziwonowicz
Jan Nicewicz captivated the audience with a brilliant performance of works by Fryderyk Chopin, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, and Franz Liszt. His interpretations were characterized by both technical precision and a deep sense of mood.
Program:
Fryderyk Chopin:
Waltz in B minor op. 69 No. 2
Waltz in A-flat major op. 34 No. 1
Waltz in A minor op. 34 No. 2
Scherzo in E major op. 54
Ignacy Jan Paderewski – Variations and Fugue in A minor op. 11
Franz Liszt – Hungarian Rhapsody in C-sharp minor S. 244 No. 2
The audience rewarded the artist with a standing ovation, appreciating his musical maturity and stage composure.
Recital No. 28 – Maciej Smoląg
Pianist: Maciej Smoląg
Artistic supervision: prof. Karol Radziwonowicz, dr hab. Konrad Skolarski
After a short break, it was time for the recital of Maciej Smoląg – another outstanding young pianist. His interpretations showed extraordinary sensitivity, especially in the atmospheric Intermezzi of Brahms, but also great energy in the monumental works of Chopin.
Program:
Fryderyk Chopin – Ballade in G minor op. 23
Johannes Brahms – 3 Intermezzi op. 117
Fryderyk Chopin:
Fantaisie in F minor op. 49
Waltz in A-flat major op. 42
Ballade in A-flat major op. 47
The concert was held on a modern Steinway D. piano.
Chopin's music among nature and history
Co-organizers of the concert were the palace owners – Mr. Piotr Komierowski h. Pomian and his wife Ewa, who for years have supported the idea of spreading culture and musical heritage at their residence. Thanks to their involvement, Komierowo is becoming an important point on the map of summer cultural events in Poland.
The festival CHOPIN en VACANCES is not only about concerts – it is also a space for meetings, conversations, exchanging experiences, and building bridges between cultures.
