Promote Chopin's music and the music of other Polish composers as well as classical music in general within the New York tri-state area in an easily accessible manner.
Support and develop amateur pianists in an effort to have them grow musically in a complementary fashion to their professional and personal lives. Support young professional pianists from around the world in their career development.
Establish an international Chopin piano competition in New York by the year 2010, in which will be held a celebration of the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth.
Integrate society of musicians and wide range of other artists by organizing competitions among pianists and other musicians, as well as by organizing recurring gatherings of The Chopin Society.
Examples of our programs and activities include:
Concerts of high artistic caliber at reasonable prices to the
audience, with significant discounts to our members
International piano competition for professionals and amateurs and
special recitals for the winners
Gala events for members to interact with artists and
fellow music lovers
Access to some of the world’s best piano teachers via
master class programs
Educational concerts devoted primarily to younger
audiences
Music festivals, highlighted by a 2010 Chopin Festival commemorating
the 200th
anniversary of Chopin’s birth, featuring piano, chamber music, and
orchestra
Musical-exchange and scholarship programs
As a new organization, we are in need of members, funds, and sponsors
to help realize our goals. By joining our membership, you will have the
exciting opportunity to help us launch our programs and experience
extraordinary music on many levels. You will also have the opportunity to
make new friendships and perhaps rekindle some old ones.
Please complete the membership application form of the Chopin Society of
New York by clicking on one of the links below.
Mission of The Chopin Society of New York is to: