Julie Haismann (France)
November 7th at 3:00pm
Price w/ Fees: $20.00 - $30.00
Smedes Parlor @ St. Mary's School
900 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
The 13th Annual Paderewski Piano Festival celebrates the timeless artistry and spirit of Ignacy Jan Paderewski—virtuoso pianist, composer, and statesman—who inspired millions worldwide and performed four times in Raleigh. Join us for a weekend of brilliant performances and tributes honoring his lasting impact on music and his pivotal role in restoring Poland’s independence.
Saturday, November 7 3PM - Julie Haismann - Saint Mary's School - Smedes/Emory Parlor
Winner in the Paderewski Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland
French pianist Julie Haismann, born in 2003, is an award-winning artist recognized for her versatility and strong artistic voice, with training at the CNSMD in Lyon and Paris and current studies in Sweden as an artist-in-residence at the Ingesund Piano Center. In 2024, she won the Grand Prix at the Malmö Nordic Piano Competition—along with prizes for best interpretation of the contemporary work and the Einbeck Feuerwerk Festival prize—while also earning distinction in Paris’s CRR concerto competition, performing Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto with orchestra. A dedicated chamber musician and festival performer across Europe, she is also a prizewinner at the Cambrà Romanica International Competition and co-founder of innovative ensembles and the Festival de l’Arcouest.
Seating is general admission in the intimate 1839 Victorian-era Smedes Parlor at Saint Mary's School. For other artists scheduled to perform at the festival, visit Paderewski Festival Raleigh. The premiere piano festival in Raleigh is curated by Artistic Director, Adam Wibrowski. This, the 13th annual, four-day event is a fitting tribute in Raleigh to the world famous competitions in Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, and Los Angeles!
Maria Stratigou (Greece)
November 8th at 3:00pm
Price w/ Fees: $20.00 - $30.00
Smedes Parlor @ St. Mary's School
900 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh, NC 27603
The 13th Annual Paderewski Piano Festival celebrates the timeless artistry and spirit of Ignacy Jan Paderewski—virtuoso pianist, composer, and statesman—who inspired millions worldwide and performed four times in Raleigh. Join us for a weekend of brilliant performances and tributes honoring his lasting impact on music and his pivotal role in restoring Poland’s independence.
Sunday, November 8 3PM - Maria Stratigou - Saint Mary's School - Smedes/Emory Parlor
Dr. Maria Stratigou is an award-winning Greek pianist and scholar, holding a PhD from the Royal Northern College of Music as a recipient of major fellowships including the Alexander S. Onassis Foundation and the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. She is the 2024 recipient of the Gina Bachauer International Music Association Discography Prize for her acclaimed recordings of the complete piano works of Louise Farrenc, and has also won top honors including the Jock Holden Memorial Mozart Piano Prize and multiple national competitions in Greece. An internationally recognized performer and researcher, she has presented prize-winning work at global conferences and premiered new compositions across Europe.
Seating is general admission in the intimate 1839 Victorian-era Smedes Parlor at Saint Mary's School. For other artists scheduled to perform at the festival, visit Paderewski Festival Raleigh. The premiere piano festival in Raleigh is curated by Artistic Director, Adam Wibrowski. This, the 13th annual, four-day event is a fitting tribute in Raleigh to the world famous competitions in Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, and Los Angeles!
Elia Cecino (Italy)
November 14th at 3:00pm
Price w/ Fees: $20.00 - $30.00
North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU Auditorium
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
The 13th Annual Paderewski Piano Festival celebrates the timeless artistry and spirit of Ignacy Jan Paderewski—virtuoso pianist, composer, and statesman—who inspired millions worldwide and performed four times in Raleigh. Join us for a weekend of brilliant performances and tributes honoring his lasting impact on music and his pivotal role in restoring Poland’s independence.
Saturday, November 14 3PM - Elia Cecino - North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU Auditorium
Winner in the Paderewski Competition in Bydgoszcz, Poland.
Italian pianist Elia Cecino, born in 2001, is one of the most exciting young artists on the international stage, distinguished as the first Italian to win First Prize at the Iturbi International Piano Competition in Valencia, along with special prizes for his Beethoven and Chopin interpretations.
He is also a multiple first-prize winner at major competitions in New Orleans, Manchester, and Lleida, and a laureate of the Arthur Rubinstein Piano Master Competition and the Vendome Prize in New York.
Cecino has performed at leading concert halls across Europe and the United States and appeared as a soloist with major orchestras including the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic and the Israel Philharmonic, establishing a rapidly rising international career.
Seating is general admission in the intimate, indoor and acoustically superb SECU Auditorium at the North Carolina Museum of Art. For other artists scheduled to perform at the festival, visit Paderewski Festival Raleigh. Raleigh's premiere piano festival is curated by Poland's Adam Wibrowski. This, the 13th annual, four-day event is a fitting tribute in Raleigh to the world famous competitions in Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, and Los Angeles!
Seonghum Jeong (South Korea)
November 15th at 3:00pm
Price w/ Fees: $20.00 - $30.00
North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU Auditorium
2110 Blue Ridge Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27607
The 13th Annual Paderewski Piano Festival celebrates the timeless artistry and spirit of Ignacy Jan Paderewski—virtuoso pianist, composer, and statesman—who inspired millions worldwide and performed four times in Raleigh. Join us for a weekend of brilliant performances and tributes honoring his lasting impact on music and his pivotal role in restoring Poland’s independence.
Sunday, November 15 3PM - Seonghun Jeong - North Carolina Museum of Art - SECU Auditorium
First Place Winner in the Paderewski Competition in Los Angeles
South Korean pianist Seonghun Jeong is a prize-winning artist who began piano at age 14 and quickly rose to prominence, earning numerous first-place finishes in major competitions and winning the 2026 American International Paderewski Competition in Los Angeles. A summa cum laude graduate of Yonsei University, he is currently pursuing a Performer’s Diploma at Southern Methodist University on a highly selective full scholarship awarded to only one student annually. In addition to his performing career, Jeong is a dedicated educator known for his energetic, results-driven teaching style and currently serves on the piano faculty at Prime Music Institute.
Seating is general admission in the intimate, indoor and acoustically superb SECU Auditorium at the North Carolina Museum of Art. For other artists scheduled to perform at the festival, visit Paderewski Festival Raleigh. Raleigh's premiere piano festival is curated by Poland's Adam Wibrowski. This, the 13th annual, four-day event is a fitting tribute in Raleigh to the world famous competitions in Warsaw, Bydgoszcz, and Los Angeles!
Donations
The Festival and its activities are organized by a Board of Directors and the Officers. These serve in a volunteer capacity. It is funded primarily by contributions from the general public.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)