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SUMMARY:Polish Piano Pictures:  Chopin and Augustyn
UID:https://instytutpolski.pl/budapest/pl/2026/07/08/polish-piano-pictures-chopin-and-augustyn/
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DESCRIPTION:VIII. MiraTone Festival and Academy
Polish Piano Pictures:  Chopin and Augustyn
Solo Piano Recital by Krzysztof Książek
Sunday, 23 August 2026, 4:30 p.m.
FUGA Budapest Center of Architecture
(Petőfi Sándor utca 5, 1052 Budapest)
Fryderyk Chopin: Nocturne in F-sharp major, Op. 48, No. 2
Fryderyk Chopin: Mazurkas, op. 63 (B major, F minor, C-sharp minor)
Fryderyk Chopin: Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op.52
Rafał Augustyn: Paganini Variations
Performer:
Krzysztof Książek (Poland) – piano 
The MiraTone Festival and Academy, founded by violinist Miranda Liu, is
filling Budapest with music for the eighth time this year. Over the years,
the event has become a defining gathering place in the European classical
music scene, where internationally renowned artists from around the world
inspire one another and the audience.
This concert is not only a celebration of Polish music but also a journey
that demonstrates the many ways in which the same instrument can
sound—sometimes whispering, sometimes narrating, and sometimes with
almost orchestral power.
Krzysztof Książek, a Polish pianist and multiple competition winner, has
gained extraordinary popularity not only in his home country but also
abroad, above all as an outstanding interpreter of Fryderyk Chopin’s
piano music. After many years, Krzysztof Książek now returns to Hungarian
audiences with a solo concert.
His program focuses on Chopin’s late creative period, in which both
character pieces and large-scale works reflect the composer’s
exceptionally refined musical language. The lyrical contemplation of the
Nocturne in F-sharp minor (Op. 48, No. 2) is followed by the trio of
mazurkas from Op. 63, which blend the tradition of Polish folk dance with a
personal touch and a unique harmonic richness. The Ballade in F minor (Op.
52), Chopin’s last and most complex ballade, is one of the outstanding
works of Romantic piano literature.  The second half of the concert
features Rafał Augustyn’s Paganini Variations, which, while rooted in
the virtuoso tradition, offer a reflection from a contemporary perspective.
Sponsors and Partners: Polish Institute Budapest, FUGA Budapest
Entry fee: 4800 Ft (open seating)
Tickets are available with up to a 30% discount and no service fees at
https://miratone.jegy.hu/?lang=en while supplies last. Secure your spot as
soon as possible for this unique musical experience, and join us for
several of the festival’s events!
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