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Music, Beyond the Concert Hall

Music, Beyond the Concert Hall

Music, Beyond the Concert Hall

The Chopin Institute is an association whose aim is to organize and promote cultural events based on interactive concerts, with a special emphasis on the musical education of young people. Inspired by the great Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin, whose compositions and techniques were very innovative in the nineteenth century, we wish to transmit this musical art, combining the music per se with other arts such as dance, literature, singing, drama, multimedia and so on. We are highly aware of the shortcomings in how classical music is presented to young people today. Our project attempts to explore music by establishing a link with other arts in order to make classical music more accessible to young minds. To get closer to our participants, we plan to organize artistic events outside the concert hall. We wish to connect with their everyday reality through the use of multimedia and interactivity. By bringing together various arts, we help the young persons to overcome their dislike of classical music and bridge the divisions between different aspects of human creativity. The committee of the Chopin Institute includes inter alia five excellent pianists, who are engaged in promoting the work and piano technique of Frederic Chopin. In order to do this they will be hosting concerts and seminars designed specifically for musicians and music lovers.

The Chopin Institute is an association whose aim is to organize and promote cultural events based on interactive concerts, with a special emphasis on the musical education of young people. Inspired by the great Polish composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin, whose compositions and techniques were very innovative in the nineteenth century, we wish to transmit this musical art, combining the music per se with other arts such as dance, literature, singing, drama, multimedia and so on. We are highly aware of the shortcomings in how classical music is presented to young people today. Our project attempts to explore music by establishing a link with other arts in order to make classical music more accessible to young minds. To get closer to our participants, we plan to organize artistic events outside the concert hall. We wish to connect with their everyday reality through the use of multimedia and interactivity. By bringing together various arts, we help the young persons to overcome their dislike of classical music and bridge the divisions between different aspects of human creativity. The committee of the Chopin Institute includes inter alia five excellent pianists, who are engaged in promoting the work and piano technique of Frederic Chopin. In order to do this they will be hosting concerts and seminars designed specifically for musicians and music lovers.

Leadership

Leadership

Leadership

Meet the distinguished artists and experts behind the Institute.

Meet the distinguished artists and experts behind the Institute.

Meet the distinguished artists and experts behind the Institute.

Noah miles

Martha Argerich

Honorary President

A legendary pianist of our time and an extraordinary human being, renowned for her sensitivity, generosity, and profound artistic spirit. As patron of the Jeune Chopin Competition and President of the Jury, she brings not only her unparalleled musical art but also her deep commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of classical music

Noah miles

Martha Argerich

Honorary President

A legendary pianist of our time and an extraordinary human being, renowned for her sensitivity, generosity, and profound artistic spirit. As patron of the Jeune Chopin Competition and President of the Jury, she brings not only her unparalleled musical art but also her deep commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of classical music

Noah miles

Martha Argerich

Jury Member

A legendary pianist of our time and an extraordinary human being, renowned for her sensitivity, generosity, and profound artistic spirit. As patron of the Jeune Chopin Competition and President of the Jury, she brings not only her unparalleled musical art but also her deep commitment to nurturing young talent and shaping the future of classical music

Whitney Wolfe

Magdalena Hirsz

President

Pianist and teacher, founder and director of the Young Chopin Competition in Switzerland. Always full of ideas , sensitive to all the Fine Arts that inspire her musical performances and her life. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Magdalena Hirsz

President

Pianist and teacher, founder and director of the Young Chopin Competition in Switzerland. Always full of ideas , sensitive to all the Fine Arts that inspire her musical performances and her life. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Magdalena Hirsz

Jury Member

Pianist and teacher, founder and director of the Young Chopin Competition in Switzerland. Always full of ideas, sensitive to all the Fine Arts that inspire her musical performances and her life. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Ida Górczyńska

Assistant

A violin student at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. She brings a creative approach to problem-solving and plays a key role in maintaining effective communication with the Institute. She is currently based in Warsaw.

Whitney Wolfe

Ida Górczyńska

Assistant

A violin student at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. She brings a creative approach to problem-solving and plays a key role in maintaining effective communication with the Institute. She is currently based in Warsaw.

Whitney Wolfe

Ida Górczyńska

Jury Member

Pianist and teacher, founder and director of the Young Chopin Competition in Switzerland. Always full of ideas, sensitive to all the Fine Arts that inspire her musical performances and her life. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Lyda Chen-Argerich

Secretary

First daughter of legendary pianist Martha Argerich. She is both a violist and a lawyer. She loves young people and supports the Jeune Chopin competition for the best future in classical music. She lives in Geneva.

Whitney Wolfe

Lyda Chen-Argerich

Secretary

First daughter of legendary pianist Martha Argerich. She is both a violist and a lawyer. She loves young people and supports the Jeune Chopin competition for the best future in classical music. She lives in Geneva.

Whitney Wolfe

Lyda Chen-Argerich

Jury Member

First daughter of legendary pianist Martha Argerich. She is both a violist and a lawyer. She loves young people and supports the Jeune Chopin competition for the best future in classical music. She lives in Geneva.

Whitney Wolfe

Pierre Michel

Treasurer

Accountant and music lover. A kind-hearted human being who makes life easier for artists. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Pierre Michel

Treasurer

Accountant and music lover. A kind-hearted human being who makes life easier for artists. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Pierre Michel

Jury Member

Accountant and music lover. A kind-hearted human being who makes life easier for artists. Resides in Montreux.

Whitney Wolfe

Cédric Pescia

Jury Member

A Franco-Swiss concert pianist of international renown, he is one of the most gifted and fascinating young musicians of his generation. He gives many concerts in Europe, in recital or as soloist with orchestra, and is also artistic director of the Lausanne chamber music series ‘Ensemble enScène’. Lives in Berlin.

Whitney Wolfe

Cédric Pescia

Jury Member

A Franco-Swiss concert pianist of international renown, he is one of the most gifted and fascinating young musicians of his generation. He gives many concerts in Europe, in recital or as soloist with orchestra, and is also artistic director of the Lausanne chamber music series ‘Ensemble enScène’. Lives in Berlin.

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A payment slip will be sent once a year with the program of our upcoming events. Everyone must pay the amount of 50 CHF, but higher gift is also very welcome! The students of Institute and their parents automatically become members.

A payment slip will be sent once a year with the program of our upcoming events. Everyone must pay the amount of 50 CHF, but higher gift is also very welcome! The students of Institute and their parents automatically become members.

Your donations will be used for promoting classical music among young audiences and exploring the work and teaching of F. Chopin

Your donations will be used for promoting classical music among young audiences and exploring the work and teaching of F. Chopin

Your donations will be used for promoting classical music among young audiences and exploring the work and teaching of F. Chopin

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Banque Raiffeisen
9001 St. Gallen
IBAN� CH60 8080 8004 3783 9191 1
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