COMMEMORATING THE 65th ANNIVERSARY OF THE
DEATH OF IGNACY JAN PADEREWSKI

Ignacy Jan Paderewski, the great composer, pianist, statesman and philanthropist, died in New York City on June 29, 1941. A number of events are being planned in the United States and Poland to commemorate this anniversary. The Polish Government is coordinating a number of concerts, seminars, and lectures throughout Poland. Details will be published when available.

In the United States, two main events will mark the anniversary. The first will be a concert and auction of portraits of Paderewski at the Polish American Museum in Chicago at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2006. This event is being organized by Anya Dudzik and Bogdan Lodyga. A concert of the works of Paderewski and Chopin will be performed by the brilliant pianist, Sasha Zintchenko. Following the concert there will be an auction of several portraits of Paderewski by prominent Polish-American artists. The Polish translation of "It Takes One to Tango" by Ambassador Edward L. Rowny will be sold. The proceeds from the auction and book sales will go to the Paderewski Scholarship Fund. The second event will be a piano concert at the Polish Embassy in Washington, D.C. at 7 p.m., Friday, June 23. The works performed will be by Paderewski and other contemporary artists by the internationally renowned pianist, John Robilette. Following the concert the Polish translation of General Rowny's book will be sold.

The White House is preparing a Presidential Proclamation marking the Anniversary. Senate and House Resolutions are being prepared by Senator Chuck Hagel and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. A parallel Presidential Proclamation is being prepared by the President of Poland as well as a Resolution by the Polish Sejm.

It is requested that organizers of other events commemorating the 65th Anniversary of the death of Paderewski submit information for inclusion in this website.

      For Further information see www.paderewskirowny.org or contact former Ambassador (Retired LTG, USA) email: erowny@aol.com