Perhaps the greatest of all composers for the piano was Frédéric Chopin. Called a "musical genius" when he was a teenager, Chopin composed a remarkable variety of brilliant pieces – warlike polonaises, elegant waltzes, romantic nocturnes, and poetic ballades and etudes. His father, Nicholas, was a Frenchman who lived in Poland for many years. His Polish mother was of noble birth.

PolishFest will honor young pianists who have discovered the joy of playing Chopin and will recognize their talents through the Competition.

The Frédéric Chopin Competition, Concert and Awards Ceremony will be held at:
Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Church, 250 Maxwell Road Latham, NY 12110.

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~Competition Details ~

 Frédéric Chopin Piano Competition Open to Pianists from Age 6 through 19

 Competition will be held on September 13th, beginning at 9 am

 Contestants will perform 1 piece composed by Frédéric Chopin, judged by a panel of accomplished musicians

 Apprentice and Master level students must select from an approved list

 One Winner and Runner-Up will be selected from each level and will be awarded a US Savings Bond at a special Concert and Ceremony on September 21, 2008 during PolishFest

 Winners and Runners-Up must agree to perform at the Concert

 Registration limited to first 10 applicants in each category

 Previous winners ineligible to enter in same category

 Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $25

 Registration Deadline is August 22, 2008