CONCERT BY CANDLELIGHT | Dominika Bojanowska - CELLO and Hidesumi Tanaka - PIANO

In the beautiful interior of the Fryderyk Concert Hall, lit only by candlelight, we will listen to Fryderyk Chopin's performed by extraordinary artists - outstanding musicians of our time.

In addition to Fryderyk Chopin's compositions, the concert program will also include works by other composers, those who inspired Fryderyk Chopin (including Jan Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven), composers from the circle of European romantic music (including Ferenc Liszt, Joseph Elsner, Stanisław Moniuszko), as well as later artists.

The concerts are two-part recitals lasting approximately 60 minutes, based on the idea of salon musical meetings popular in the 19th century.

During the concert break, we will offer you a glass of sparkling wine.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the concert.

Dominika Bojanowska – born 23/08/2001 in Ruda Śląska, Poland. She started her cello education at the Stanisław Moniuszko Primary School in Katowice under the supervision of Alicja Murzynowska. In 2013 she continued her education at the Karol Szymanowski Secondary School in Katowice under the supervision of Dr Marek Szopa. Between 2015-2019 she developed her chamber music skills by playing within a string quartet, performing on various tours including Düsseldorf and Świeradów Zdrój. The quartet also performed at the Chamber Hall at the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice. In 2017, she won a distinction at the International String Instrument Competition in Elbląg. In 2018, she won a distinction at the National Cello Confrontations of Zdzisława Wojciechowska in Bydgoszcz and third place at the International Cello Competition of Jan Vychytil in Prague. In February 2020 she performed a solo concert with the Karol Szymanowski Youth Orchestra under the baton of Wojciech Wantulok.

Currently, she is a first-year master’s student at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw in the cello class of Professor Dr Tomasz Strahl. In 2022, she took part in concerts with the Youth Emirates Symphony Orchestra in Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of a group of twelve musicians, at the invitiation of the Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan. The concerts marked the opening ceremony of The Festival of Knowledge, Arts and Literature and the DIAFA Awards ceremony in Dubai. In the same year she performed two solo concerts during the 28th Music Festival of Krystyna Jamroz in Busko Zdrój. In 2024 she won a special award for an outstanding performance of a piece by Eugeniusz Knapik at the 5th National Cello and Double Bass Tournament. She also developed her musical skills at many courses conducted by eminent cellists: Busko Zdrój Master Classes under Professor Dr Tomasz Strahl (2016,2019,2020), 12th Cello Master Course of the Pro Cello Foundation under Kazimierz Michalik (2016), 5th International Cello Academy under Adam Krzeszowiec and Justus Grimm (2018), Winter Academy of Music in Lusławice under Professor Dr Tomasz Strahl (2016, 2019, 2020) , 21st Zakopane Academy of Art under Professor Dr Tomasz Strahl (2019), 14th Warsaw International Master Classes under Professor Dr Tomasz Strahl (2020), 47th International Music Courses of Zenon Brzewski in Łańcut under Professor Dr Tomasz Strahl (2021).

Hidesumi Tanaka, a talented pianist, was born on the 26th of May, 1997, in Sapporo, Japan. From an early age, Hidesumi displayed a remarkable passion for music, which would shape the course of his life.

After completing his secondary education, Hidesumi embarked on an educational journey that would refine his skills and deepen his understanding of music. He successfully graduated from two prestigious institutions, namely the Tokyo College of Music and the renowned Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. These institutions provided Hidesumi with a solid foundation in music theory, performance techniques, and an opportunity to collaborate with exceptionally talented musicians.

Throughout his musical career, Hidesumi has actively participated in highly esteemed competitions, further fueling his ambition and dedication. Notably, he achieved the outstanding accomplishment of securing the second prize in the renowned Asian International Chopin Competition, a testament to his hard work and unwavering commitment to his craft.

Continuing his journey as a rising star in the world of classical music, Hidesumi currently finds himself on the cusp of yet another remarkable achievement. He has recently been announced as a finalist in the 28th Zagreb Young Virtuoso International Piano Competition, a prestigious event that attracts exceptional talents from around the globe.

Music, for him, transcends cultural barriers and serves as a universal language that connects people on a profound level. With each performance, Hidesumi endeavors to touch the hearts and souls of his audience, creating indelible moments of beauty and inspiration.