Atmospheric Nocturnes, Sonatas, So Close Your Eyes...

“Chopin Concert in Darkness” is a piano recital of music by Fryderyk Chopin, built around the motto “Close your eyes. Hear more.” The stage will feature a piano and a pianist, and the program is devoted to works by Poland's greatest composer. The performers are young and mid-career pianists, prize winners of national and international piano competitions, and graduates and students of leading music academies in Poland and Europe. The artist's name has not been disclosed. Depending on the date and availability, pianists performing in Poland and abroad may appear, including at renowned concert halls, music festivals, and institutions connected with Chopin's heritage.

Each attendee receives an eye mask so they can briefly step away from everyday stimuli and focus entirely on the sound, without screens or distractions. Using the mask is optional. The piano and pianist remain subtly lit, so everyone can listen with their eyes closed or watch the performer.

The program includes, among others:

• Fantaisie-Impromptu, Op. 66
• Waltz in D-flat major “Minute,” Op. 64 No. 1 / Waltz in E-flat major, Op. 18
• Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2
• Nocturne in E-flat major, Op. 9 No. 2
• Nocturne in C-sharp minor (posthumous) / Nocturne in C minor, Op. 48 No. 1
• Prelude in D-flat major, Op. 28 No. 15 “Raindrop”
• Prelude in E minor, Op. 28 No. 4
• Polonaise in A major, Op. 40 No. 1 “Military”
• Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53 “Heroic” / Polonaise in F-sharp minor, Op. 44
• Mazurka in A minor, Op. 17 No. 4 / Mazurka in C-sharp minor, Op. 30 No. 4
• Mazurka in B-flat major, Op. 7 No. 1
• Scherzo in B minor
• Ballade in G minor
• Andante spianato (excerpt)

Practical information: the concert lasts about 70 minutes of music. The program may differ slightly from the listed repertoire. The eye mask is optional.