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Adam Palma’s ‘Second Life’ may be better than his first

The acoustic guitar virtuoso returns with an album for guitar and a string orchestra – an unlikely ensemble, but the results are breathtaking. Adam Palma

The acoustic guitar virtuoso returns with an album for guitar and a string orchestra – an unlikely ensemble, but the results are breathtaking. The title “Second Life” refers to his miraculous pandemic recovery.

Chopin monument with one of Poland’s most turbulent histories celebrates unveiling anniversary

A jewel of the Art Nouveau era, the monument in Warsaw’s Łazienki Park depicting Chopin plunged into contemplation under a rustling willow tree was first unveiled in 1926.

Piano restorer says working to bring back original sound of Chopin’s last piano is ‘the most exciting thing I have ever done’

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: The aim of the work is to recreate as closely as possible the sound of the piano that Chopin would have heard when he played and composed on it 172 years ago. Evaluating his chances of success, expert piano restorer Paul McNulty who has been entrusted with the historic task said: “We are within the parameters of the piano at that time.

Piano of ‘forgotten’ 19th century composer returns to its adopted home after two year campaign

The rare 1810 square piano by Felix Yaniewicz was the subject of a successful £6,000 online fundraising campaign to bring it back to the city he chose to make his home and tell his story to a wider audience.

Can genetics find the cause of Chopin’s death?

In this edition of The Debrief, we speak to genetics Professor Michał Witt about how we can finally ascertain the cause of death of Poland’s most beloved composer, Fryderyk Chopin.

Genetics professor calls for ‘genetic tests’ to confirm cause of Chopin's death

Professor Michał Witt from the Institute of Human Genetics PAS in  Poznań said that despite the composer’s death certificate putting tuberculosis as cause of death, there was still room for doubt.

Chopin’s life and love

In this episode of The Debrief, in the wake of the Chopin Competition we take a look at the composer’s lover and prolific writer George Sand.

Chopin and the Romantic Salon: Exhibition shines spotlight on importance of the ‘moveable meeting place for 19th century jet-set’ on the composer’s career

The meetings would take place in the drawing rooms of influential people and they were places to see and be seen. Refined taste ruled and men and women of the higher classes would discuss new phenomena and trends in art.

Award-winning Quay brothers create Norwid film to promote poet’s work to foreign audiences

Entitled “Vade-mecum” and named after Norwid’s largest poetry collection, the short film, around 11 minutes long,  premiered on Facebook last night.

The last note: 190 years ago Chopin played his final concert in the Polish capital

The composer did know it at the time but his October 11 concert would be his last in Poland.

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Poznań added to Michelin Guides’ prestigious list of top culinary cities

Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, said: “Its cuisine reflects its cosmopolitan outlook, with influences ranging from Italy to Japan and, while chefs show respect for traditional recipes, they are not afraid to interpret these in a modern fashion.”

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Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Produced by The Batteries, the new technology has already been dubbed “a game changer” by the industry press, with the firm hoping to begin large-scale production once work on their “pilot factory” is finished.

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