World-Renowned Pianist to Perform Locally.Entertainment Editors/Music Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2001 In celebration of the International Paderewski Year, Polish pianist Karol Radziwonowicz Karol Radziwonowicz (b. 1958) is a Polish pianist. In 1982 Karol Radziwonowicz graduated from the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw and won Fulbright scolarship to study under George Sebok in the School of Music of Indiana State University in Bloomington returns to the Bay Area to pay tribute to Maestro Ignacy Jan Paderewski Ignacy Jan Paderewski GBE (November 6, 1860 - June 29, 1941) was a Polish pianist, composer, diplomat and politician, and the third Prime Minister of Poland. He is sometimes referred to by the German version of his name Ignaz Paderewski. , one of the 20th century's greatest pianists. Radziwonowicz is a remarkable talent, an artist of the highest caliber who has been called the "young torchbearer torch·bear·er n. 1. One that carries a torch. 2. One, such as the leader of a government, who imparts knowledge, truth, or inspiration to others. Noun 1. for the tradition of Chopin." He will present of works by Mozart, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt and Paderewski in two special appearances, on Friday, March 30th, 2001, at 8 p.m. at Le Petit Trianon For the Versailles building, see . Le Petit Trianon is a mansion on the grounds of De Anza College in Cupertino, California. Built in 1892 for Charles A. Baldwin and his wife Ellen Hobart Baldwin, the mansion was once the center of their successful wine-producing estate , at 72 N. Fifth Street in San Jose San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , and on Sunday, April 1, at 2 p.m at the Century Club of California, at 1355 Franklin Street in San Francisco. The Polish Arts and Culture Foundation of San Francisco is honored to sponsor these appearances by one of Poland's most prominent musicians. Critics laud Mr. Radziwonowicz' extraordinary performances for their ability to "elevate the audience." Radziwonowicz combines artistic fervor with a command of technique that is deft and passionate, yet delightfully unforced. Combined with his intuitive sensitivity to harmonic color, this unselfconscious flexibility is truly something special. Radziwonowicz' extensive recordings on the Selene label include the complete works of Paderewski, the Chopin Concertos, and Leopold Godowski's bravura bra·vu·ra n. 1. Music a. Brilliant technique or style in performance. b. A piece or passage that emphasizes a performer's virtuosity. 2. A showy manner or display. adj. 1. versions of Chopin Etudes. Recently, Radziwonowicz gave a sensational performance of Sergey Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto in D-minor before a discriminating Polish audience. Genuine masters are unique and irreplaceable, and Radziwonowicz is one of those rare talents who understands the power a demonstration of piano virtuosity can exercise over its audience. His work is on a par with those of the finest pianists living today. Radziwonowicz' performances have been broadcast live by the International Satellite Television Networks, and his concert tours have brought him to most countries in Europe, North and South America, Australia and Japan. Reserve tickets online at: http://www.my1planet.com/karol/. In San Jose, call Gregory at 408/391-3229; in San Francisco, call PACF PACF Partial Autocorrelation Function (statistics) PACF Performance Assessment and System Checkout Facility (avionics) at 415/474-7070. |
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