Chopin Year

The Chopin Year Committee was established, with Leon Kruczkowski as its chairman.

[4] Established by both the resolution of the Sejm of the Republic of Poland of May 9, 2008[5] and the resolution of the Senate of Poland of October 7, 2009,[6] 2010 was officially announced as the Chopin Year, which is the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frédéric Chopin.

On the occasion of the anniversary, state and local government institutions, universities, foundations and associations organised a great variety of cultural events in many Polish cities.

In particular, concerts, festivals and artistic events popularizing the composer's work were held in Warsaw.

The capital authorities undertook promotional activities, reminding people that Chopin lived in Warsaw from the age of 7 months to the age of 20. piano concert of Chopin's music Flower by Kenzo

Fryderyk Chopin Museum in the Ostrogski Palace
During 16th International Chopin Piano Competition , President Bronisław Komorowski presenting the first prize to winner Yulianna Avdeeva
Pianist Yundi performing at the Birthday Decade , Chopin Year 2010 [ 2 ] [ 3 ]
Krakowskie Przedmieście at Visitationist Church , one of the benches featuring Chopin's compositions
Mural at Tamka Street, Warsaw , next to the Ostrogski Palace
Mural at Tamka Street, Warsaw , next to the Fryderyk Chopin Museum