 Cultural heritage of Poland
and Europe
Polska kultura / Dziedzictwo kulturowe Polska i
Europa
Since its foundation in 2001,
the association Icons of Europe
has continuously taken
the initiative to celebrate - at national,
European
and global levels -
Chopin's life and music
as well as the cultural heritage of Poland and
Europe.
"Many countries could learn
from Poland's historical experience in using
language and culture to maintain a strong national
identity in turbulent times."
From our letter published in the International Herald
Tribune (21 July 2006) |
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Year |
Initiatives by
Icons of Europe in tribute to Chopin, Poland, Europe |
2002
2002 |
- Chamber music concert at Brussels /
Central European composers*
- Online selection of Icons of Poland: art,
music, literature, science |
More artworks |
2003
2003
2003
2003 |
- Piano recital "Chopin: Three Countries" at Lasne,
Belgium
- Piano recitals with three Chinese virtuosi:
Bach, Beethoven, Chopin
- Publication of the biography "Chopin and The
Swedish Nightingale"
- Brussels premiere of the musical drama "Chopin and
The Nightingale" |
2004
2004
2004
2004
2004 |
- As requested, European Commission stops misuse of
Chopin's name
- Article in "Chopin in the World" on the new Chopin
biography
- NIFC roundtable / press conferences on new Chopin
/ Lind research
- Warsaw premiere of the musical drama "Chopin and
The Nightingale"
- Letter published in the International Herald
Tribune / ref. Chopin |
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005
2005 |
- Detailed Chopin / Jenny Lind research report
shared with NIFC, others
- Reports to NIFC on Hôtel Lambert, Paris and on 74
Rue de Chaillot
- Roundtable with Chopin scholars of Edinburgh and
St Andrews Univs.
- Essay in "Chopin in the World" on Polish art
treasures in Canada
- Toronto premiere "Chopin and
The Nightingale" for World TB Day 2005
- Concert in Toronto "Chopin masterpieces and
Nightingale songs"
- Recommendation for NIFC to reserve the domain name
chopin2010.pl |
2006
2006
2006
2006 |
- Submission of Niecks essay for
competition of "Chopin in the World"
- Proposal on Chopin 2010 honorary committee
requested by NIFC
- Proposal for joint research on patronage of Zelazowa
Wola park, 1894
- Letter published in International Herald
Tribune / ref. Poland's culture |
2007
2007
2007 |
- Proposal to reinforce Lodz' bid for
European Capital of Culture 2016
- Research on Oscar Wilde's reminiscence of Chopin's
"sins / tragedy"
- Online information on Chopin works, Chopin 2010,
Poland's culture ... |
2008
2008
2008 |
- New York premiere of the musical drama "Chopin and
The Nightingale"
- Celebration of the 150-year anniversary of
soprano Marcella Sembrich
- National museums of Poland invited to comment on
Chopin artworks |
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2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009 |
- Defence of Mendelssohn's good name with
implications for Chopin
- Submission of four research abstracts to the Chopin
2010 Congress
- Concept and material for a BBC TV documentary on
Chopin/Jenny Lind
- Chopin presentation to the manager of Hôtel Prince
de Galles, Paris
- Three books on Chopin and Jenny Lind posted at
Amazon.co.uk
- Preparation of a new book on Chopin / Jenny Lind (research, in
French)
- Online summaries of research findings on Chopin
1848-1849 and legacy |
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010 |
- Discovery of exact location of
Chopin's apartment at 74, Rue de Chaillot
- Two piano recitals by Daniel Blumenthal at Lasne
for Chopin's 200 years
- Contribution to global release of BBC TV
documentary (90') on Chopin
- Planning the world premiere of "The Composer and
The Nightingale"
- Commemorative Chopin event / 74 Rue de Chaillot
(early October)
- Presentation of the new Chopin / Jenny Lind book
at this event in Paris |
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