Concert in Brochow - the church where Chopin was baptized.

Yesterday, Sunday, July 31st,  I had the honor of playing on a recital series that has been hosted by the Chopin Society of Warsaw for the last nine years.  Every Sunday at 1:15 during the months of July and August, there is a recital held just after the church service.  Yesterday was warm and beautiful as we headed west out of Warsaw for a beautiful one-hour drive into the country.  On the way, you drive right through the small town of Zelazowa Wola, which is where Chopin spent the early months of his life before the family moved to Warsaw.  It always surprises me how much of a connection I feel when I visit places where Chopin lived here in Poland, and I know that many people feel this way.  But, I couldn't help but wonder what my Grandfather (who was born fairly close by in the town of Zyrardow) would have thought of me being here and playing this concert!  

It was a pleasure for me to play for all ages in the beautiful Basilica of St. John.  Of course I played Chopin, but I also played Gershwin (which seemed to be particularly well-recieved), as well as my arrangement of "Amazing Grace," set as a medley of Celtic tunes, dedicated to my Dad, who loved everything Scots.  I thank Jerzy Ossowski and The Chopin Society for this opportunity to play in such a beautiful setting! Click on the picture to see more photos...