9.10.2022
Events, Music
“Notes from the Jury: Reflections on the Chopin Competition” – Illustrated Talk by Professor John Rink (9 Oct)
An audio-visual talk on the the Chopin International Competition by world-renowned authority on Chopin's music, Professor John Rink, who served on the jury of the Warsaw Chopin International Piano Competitions of 2015 and 2021.
9 October, Ognisko, Exhibition Road
An audio-visual talk on the fascinating subject of the Chopin International Competition (held every five years in Warsaw) by world-renowned authority on Chopin’s music, Professor John Rink of Cambridge University, who served on the jury of the Warsaw Chopin International Piano Competitions of 2015 and 2021.
He will share his experiences, illustrated by film and recordings and his insights into this major event in the piano world are guaranteed to be both interesting and revealing.
Booking is essential as seating is limited to 120.
Please check availability before you apply by phoning Secretary Gillian Newman on:
0203 144 0033 or by email at info@chopin-society.org.uk
Open House – Polish Underground Movement Study
Saturday 20th June 2026 - Explore Polish Wartime history at an Open Day of the Polish Underground Movement Study Trust - an archive dedicated to the Polish Resistance in WWII located on Ealing Common.
20
06.2026
Events, History
Collecting Cultures: Central and Eastern Europe –
This panel will reveal insider tips on what to seek out in the market, unpack the unique qualities that make this region’s photography so compelling, and spotlight must-know artists and hidden gems that even seasoned collectors might have missed. Perfect for discovering fresh perspectives and building your collection with confidence.
16
05.2026
Events, Visual arts
Polish Fashion Stories: Unexpected Encounter – Batik
The earliest known examples of Polish batiks appeared around 1903 at an exhibition in Kraków, when the artist Jan Bukowski presented furniture upholstered in textiles decorated with what was called then “a manner of Easter eggs” - it was before the term batik had even entered the Polish language. From this point, other Kraków artists began to further explore the technique and its possibilities.
05
05.2026
Events, Visual arts