Chopin Recital in Duszniki (1947)
As a sixteen-year-old student, Frederic Chopin spent his vacation in the Lower Silesia health resort of Duszniki. Its theatre saw the first public concert of the young composer and pianist. On the centennial of the event in 1946, a two-day Piano Festival was organized in Duszniki, which spawned a cyclic cultural event — the local Chopin Festival. It is the oldest music festival in Poland. Tadeusz Makarczyński's film shows beautiful landscapes of the Duszniki environs and the still extant Zdrojowy Theater. The musical background is Chopin's pieces, performed by the festival's participants: Zofia Rabcewiczowa and Henryk Sztompka.
Director: Tadeusz Makarczyński
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1947
Music: Frédéric Chopin
Country: Poland
Original Language: pl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chopin Recital in Duszniki about?
- As a sixteen-year-old student, Frederic Chopin spent his vacation in the Lower Silesia health resort of Duszniki. Its theatre saw the first public concert of the young composer and pianist. On the centennial of the event in 1946, a two-day Piano Festival was organized in Duszniki, which spawned a cyclic cultural event — the local Chopin Festival. It is the oldest music festival in Poland. Tadeusz Makarczyński's film shows beautiful landscapes of the Duszniki environs and the still extant Zdrojowy Theater. The musical background is Chopin's pieces, performed by the festival's participants: Zofia Rabcewiczowa and Henryk Sztompka.
- Who directed Chopin Recital in Duszniki?
- Chopin Recital in Duszniki was directed by Tadeusz Makarczyński.
- How long is Chopin Recital in Duszniki?
- Chopin Recital in Duszniki has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Chopin Recital in Duszniki?
- Chopin Recital in Duszniki is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chopin Recital in Duszniki produced?
- Chopin Recital in Duszniki was produced in Poland.