2023 in Review
As we come to the end of 2023, let's take a moment to appreciate what a remarkable year we've had. The CHOPIN for ALL free concerts, both live and live-streamed were enjoyed by hundreds of appreciative audience members across two counties. The Chopin Salons delighted our guests, both loyal and new at the Miami Beach Woman’s Club. Let's celebrate these TWELVE magical musical moments from 2023 as we look forward to the excitement that the future holds.
2023 Chopin Salons
January 28, 2023
Jon Nakamatsu (piano) & Michael Klotz (viola)
At January’s Chopin Salon, the spotlight shone brightly on a remarkable duo. Two exceptional artists, Jon Nakamatsu on piano and Michael Klotz on viola provided Chopin Members and friends an enjoyable rare treat. The performance not only showcased Chopin’s piano solo repertoire but also included the most renowned compositions written for viola and piano.
March 5, 2023
Ning An - First prize winner at the 2000 National Chopin Competition
The March Chopin Salon featured a special performance by Ning An. His program, which included pieces by Ravel, Rachmaninov, and Chopin, along with the renowned Chaconne by Bach-Busoni, was warmly received. The diverse repertoire showcased An's exceptional talent, making it an unforgettable performance that left a lasting impression on the audience. A delightful reception followed where guests had a chance to meet the artist and enjoy the intimate ambiance of the Miami Beach Woman’s Club.
November 19, 2023
Martin Garcia Garcia - Third Prize Winner at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition
Martín García García kicked off the 2023-24 Chopin Salons season with a spectacular performance that drew many Chopin enthusiasts to the Miami Beach Woman's Club. Amid a demanding schedule involving nearly 80 concerts worldwide this year, Martín delivered an unforgettable performance for Chopin members and guests. His beautiful music and the delightful after-concert dinner with Lady Blanka Rosenstiel will linger in our memory for a long time.
2023 CHOPIN for ALL Free Concerts
The Chopin Foundation presents the CHOPIN for ALL free concerts monthly from November through May just about every year and has done so for more that 25 years! We invite you to click on the links below to enjoy the concerts that were live-streamed during 2023. Our VIMEO and YOUTUBE channels are an endless source of great music and inspiration!
January 22, 2023 - Khrystyna Mykhailichenko - 17-year-old Ukrainian prodigy
Rachmaninov: Piano Sonata no.1; Chopin: Ballade no.1 in G minor, Ballade no.2 in F major, Ballade no.3 in A flat major, Ballade no.4 in F minor
February 12, 2023 - Kamil Pacholec - Finalist at the XVIII International Chopin Piano Competition
Bach: French Suite no. 5 in G major; Albeniz - Iberia, Book II; Chopin: Polonaise in F-sharp minor, op. 44, Impromptu in F-sharp major, op. 36, Three Mazurkas, op. 59, Scherzo no. 2 in B-flat minor
March 19, 2023 - Michael Davidman - Finalist at the 2022 Long-Thibaud International Piano Competition
Chopin: Fantasy in F minor, Op. 49; Fauré: Ballade, Op. 19; Franck: Prelude, Chorale, and Fugue Op.21; Chopin - Sonata No.3 in B Minor, Op. 58; Karg-Elert – Partita, Op 113
April 23, 2023 - Selected Young Local Pianists - ALL CHOPIN PROGRAM
Yifan Shen Nocturne in C minor, Op. posth., No.21; Olivia Warman Polonaise in G minor, Op. posth., No.1; Eli Rudikoff Mazurka in A minor, Op. 67, No. 4; Frank J. Gonzalez Polonaise in A Major, Op. 40, No. 1 (Military); Sofia Leon Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66,
Felipe Diez Scherzo No.2 in B-flat minor, Op. 31; Luna Zanna Ballade No.3 in A-flat Major, Op. 47; Alexa Vidal Waltz in D-flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1
Augustine del Sesto Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op.64, No.2; Aleksandra Deshevaia Fantaisie-Impromptu in C-sharp minor, Op. 66; Leah Singh Waltz in A minor, Op. posth, No.19; Nolan Wu Polonaise in A Major, Op.40, No.1 (Military); Sebastián Lazo Nocturne in E minor, Op. 72, No. 1; Andrew Gedde Scherzo No.2 in B-flat minor, Op.31
May 21, 2023 - Kate Liu - Bronze Medalist at the XVII International Chopin Competition
Chopin: Nocturne op. 27 No. 1 in C-sharp minor; Mazurka op. 50 No. 3 in C-sharp minor; Waltz op. 70 No. 3 in D-flat Major; Waltz op. 64 No. 3 in A-flat Major; Mazurka op. 59 No. 3 in F-sharp minor; Waltz op. 69 No. 2 in B minor; Mazurka op. 68 No. 4 in F minor; Nocturne op. 27 No. 2 in D-flat Major; R.Schumann - Symphonic Etudes
November 5, 2023 - Lewis Warren, Jr. - Winner of the 2023 MTNA Young Artist Competition
Chopin: Scherzo No. 3; Warren, Jr. - Dreamscapes of Autumn; Scarlatti - Sonata in B minor K 29; Chopin - Polonaise Fantaisie; Etudes, Op. 25 No. 1 and No. 6; Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1; Nocturne in F-sharp Major, Op. 15 No. 2; Sonata in B minor, Op. 58 No. 3
December 3, 2023 -William Ge - 16-year-old Finalist at the 2023 MTNA National Senior Piano Competition
Haydn; Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob. XVI/52; Scriabin: Sonata No. 2 in G-sharp minor, Op. 19; Chopin: Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Brillante; Nocturne in D-flat Major, Op. 27 No. 2, Mazurka in A minor, Op. 59 No. 1, Mazurka in A-flat Major, Op. 59 No. 2, Mazurka in F-sharp minor, Op. 59 No. 3, Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35
THE NEXT CHOPIN for ALL FREE CONCERTS are January 13 & 14, 2023
Partnership Events
February 26, 2023
Rachel Naomi Kudo - Chopin in Key Biscayne
The February Chopin in Key Biscayne concert, presented in collaboration with the Village of Key Biscayne, was held before a standing-room-only crowd. These special concerts are always held on a Sunday close to Chopin’s birthday and provide a wonderful opportunity to share Chopin’s music with the Community. Rachel Naomi Kudo once again raised the bar to beautiful heights.
June 25 - July 2, 2023
5th Frost Chopin Festival
The 5th edition of the Frost Chopin Festival returned to the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music and offered unforgettable performances at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall by some of today’s leading artists. Dang Thai Son, Dmitry Ablogin, Kevin Kenner, and the Dean of the Frost School of Music, pianist Shelly Berg all made stunning guest appearances. Rising star virtuoso students of the Frost Chopin Academy performed alongside these remarkable artists. Enlightening workshops by Prof. Kenneth Hamilton were a bonus! The week-long Festival celebrated the music of Chopin with daily events and culminated with a remarkable Salon Concert in which artists and students collaborated in a relaxed, informal setting. Several Chopin Foundation Scholarship recipients participated in the program again this year. This event is a brilliant collaboration between the Chopin Foundation and the Frost School of Music and is the brainchild of pianist, Kevin Kenner.
