The International IJ Paderewski Festival is the most important cyclical cultural event in Poland, whose mission is to restore, after years of abandonment, the memory of one of the greatest Polish patriots, world-famous pianist, composer, statesman, diplomat, politician and philanthropist - Ignacy Jan Paderewski. A man who more than anyone else contributed to Poland regaining its independence, who, using his incredible musical talent, international fame and extensive influence, led to the rebirth of his homeland. 

“Ignacy Jan Paderewski is an absolutely unique figure in the history of our country. He is not only a great artist who has achieved huge international success, he is a hero, a national symbol of whom we should be proud forever. His altruistic attitude is the best example of patriotism,”  says Wiesław Dąbrowski, Director of the International Paderewski Festival. 

In the times of the rightly past system, Paderewski's brand was depreciated. Not only his musical legacy has been forgotten, but also the fact that it was Paderewski - the idol of the global audience, who really influenced the interest of the US President and the US government  in the Polish cause after World War I. Using his popularity and widespread recognition, Paderewski, with the support of Woodrow Wilson, led a victorious battle for Polish independence at the Versailles Conference, which, as the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Government of the Second Polish Republic, he later signed with his own signature. This famous document is, of course, the Treaty of Versailles. The primary mission of the International IJ Paderewski Festival is not only to remind the greatest works of the patron of the event, but also to nurture the memory of his immortal achievements for the homeland. 

This year's 9th edition of the festival was attended by an array of stars applauded in concert halls around the world, including the Morpheus Saxophone Quartet, the Polish String Quartet from Berlin, the Polish String Quartet Berlin, the Polish Orchestra Sinfonia Iuventus im. Jerzy Semkow conducted by Marek Wroniszewski, a piano duo from Ukraine Oleg Kopeluk and Ihor Sediuk, and one of the leading saxophonists with the Piotr Baron Quintet. These are only some of the attractions prepared by the organizers

“As part of this year's festival, we have planned, among others, a concert for young people, in which young winners of music competitions will perform, educational and musical workshops for children prepared by the MUNIANIA Foundation entitled "Moniuszko na uszko". On November 29, 2022, we invite you to the Royal Theater in Łazienki for the performance "Tribute to Modjeska and Paderewski" featuring Maria Niklińska, Dariusz Odija and Michał Szymanowski. In addition, we are planning screenings of films documenting the life and work of Paderewski, as well as thematic exhibitions. Everyone will find something for themselves in our festival.”  – concludes Wiesł aw  Dąbrowski , the originator and Director of MięInternational Paderewski Festival. ​Festival
events in prestigious locations in the capital, including the Royal Castle, Wilanów Palace, Łazienki Park, National Philharmonic, Polish Radio Concert Studio, and PROM Kultury Saska Kępa .
 

04.11.2022 r. godz. 19:00.
Koncert Inauguracyjny
Zamek Królewski

I: Morpheus Saxophone Quartet w składzie: Wojciech Psiuk, Szymon Nidzworski, Grzegorz Bil, Jakub Wydrzyński

(Paderewski, Grieg, Blinko)​

II. Joanna Freszel – sopran i Łukasz Chrzęszczyk – fortepian
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(Pieśni kompozytorów: Paderewski, Niewidomski, Noskowski,  Żeleński do sł. poetów m.in.: Asnyk, Konopnicka, Mickiewicz)
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05.11.2022 r. godz. 19:00.
„Powszechnie Znani Uhonorowani”
Koncert symfoniczny
​Studio Koncertowe Polskiego Radia im. Witolda Lutosławskiego
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I. Koncert solidarnościowy
Oleh Kopeluk i Ihor Sediuk - duet fortepianowy z Ukrainy

(Paderewski na cztery ręce i utwory kompozytorów ukraińskich)​

II. Gala Arii Operowych
Polska Orkiestra Sinfonia Iuventus im. Jerzego Semkowa pod dyrekcją Marka Wroniszewskiego,
Joanna Kędzior- sopran, Katarzyna Szymkowiak - mezzosopran, Piotr Kalina - tenor, Karol Skwara​ -  bas

(wybrane arie z oper Moniuszki, Paderewski)

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06.11.2022 r. godz. 11:00
„Muniania – Moniuszko na uszko”
Prom Kultury Saska Kępa w Warszawie

Warsztaty edukacyjno-umuzykalniające dla dzieci przygotowane przez Fundację MUNIANIA
Magdalena Kunce – sopran, Piotr Kędziora – baryton Aleksandra Mmoliszewska – fortepian, Ewa Wałecka, Pola Piestrzyńska – prowadzący

(Moniuszko, Paderewski)

06.11.2022 r. godz. 19:00
„Koncert solidarnościowy”
Prom Kultury Saska Kępa w Warszawie
Oleh Kopelu i Ihor Sediuk - duet fortepianowy z Ukrainy 

(Paderewski, Chopin, Schubert, Karabyć, Bortkiewicz, Dworzak, Brahms)
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​08.11.2022 r. godz. 19:00
Koncert muzyki smyczkowej
​Studio Koncertowe Polskiego Radia im. Witolda Lutosławskiego

Polish String Quartet Berlin w składzie: Tomasz Tomaszewski, Piotr Prysiażnik, Sebastian Sokół, Maryjka Pstrokońska-Mödig

(Paderewski, Waghalter, Strasfogel, Rathaus, Koffler)



​09.11.2022 r. godz. 19:00
 „Paderewski-Jazz-Inspiracje”
​Pałac w Wilanowie - Sala Biała
Piotr Baron Quintet: Piotr Baron - saksofon sopranowy i tenorowy, klarnet basowy, Marcin Jahr - perkusja , Maciej Adamczak - kontrabas, Piotr Wyleżoł - fortepian, Robert Majewski - trąbka

(Paderewski, Skoryk, Wodecki, Moniuszko, Nowowiejski)​