Chopin Recitals | Philippe Giusiano

Prizewinners of the International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw perform in a series of exceptional recitals presented by Chopin Recitals Wrocław.

It was in Wrocław that Frédéric Chopin gave one of only thirty public concerts in his lifetime. Chopin Recitals Wrocław was created to commemorate this remarkable moment in history by inviting the finest pianists of our time to perform in an intimate and inspiring setting.

The audience layout and камерal character of the concerts allow listeners to form a close connection with the artist, deepening the musical experience. For each recital, guests may also choose a ticket that includes an elegant banquet. During the reception, the audience has the opportunity to meet the artist personally, enjoy refined finger food, and savor an unlimited selection of wines in the magnificent Baroque interior of the Oratorium Marianum.

The concerts take place in the historic Oratorium Marianum, located in the heart of Wrocław. For centuries, this ceremonial hall of the University of Wrocław has been renowned for its superb acoustics and has served as one of Europe’s most distinguished concert venues. In the nineteenth century it welcomed such legendary artists as Johannes Brahms, Franz Liszt, Niccolò Paganini, Anton Rubinstein, Clara Schumann, and Henryk Wieniawski.

Chopin Recitals Wrocław seeks to revive the spirit of the nineteenth-century salon concerts once given by great virtuosos and composers such as Frédéric Chopin and Franz Liszt. These exclusive gatherings, attended by aristocracy and cultural elites, offered an atmosphere of refinement and direct artistic connection. In contrast to the scale of many modern music events, these recitals restore intimacy, allowing the audience to experience music in its most personal form and to meet the artist individually during the accompanying banquet.

Upcoming concerts:

01.03 | 18:30 | Philippe Giusiano
04.03 | 17:00–18:30 | Gabriele Strata
04.03 | 19:00–20:30 | Leonora Armellini
08.03 | 17:00–18:30 | Jonas Aumiller
08.03 | 19:00–20:30 | Martin Garcia

Philippe Giusiano
Philippe Giusiano, winner of the 13th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, is widely regarded as a benchmark interpreter of the music of Frédéric Chopin.

He has won both the hearts of audiences and the admiration of leading critics:

“…one has the impression that this is how Chopin himself must have played.”
— O. Bellamy, Le Monde de la Musique

“Listening to this pianist play Chopin feels like witnessing a kind of musical origin. An unforgettable experience!”
— Mathias Heizmann, Arte

Giusiano has appeared in many of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw, Arena di Verona, Teatro alla Scala, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Salle Gaveau and Suntory Hall.

In France, he has been regularly invited to major festivals such as La Roque d’Anthéron, La Chaise-Dieu, Aix-en-Provence, “Chopin chez George Sand” in La Châtre, the Chopin Festival in Bagatelle, La Folle Journée and the Berlioz Festival. Internationally, he has performed at the Ravello Festival in Italy, the Ruhr Festival in Germany, the Chopin and His Europe Festival, the Chopin Festival in Duszniki and the Chopin Festival in Antonin.

He has undertaken extensive concert tours across Germany, Japan, Austria, Poland, Russia, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, Denmark, Lithuania, Spain, Brazil, Argentina, Canada and the Middle East.

Throughout his career, he has collaborated with leading orchestras and distinguished conductors including Antoni Wit, Krzysztof Penderecki, Philippe Entremont, Kazimierz Kord, Yutaka Sado, Jacek Kaspszyk, Grzegorz Nowak and Marek Pijarowski.

During the worldwide celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birth, Giusiano was enthusiastically received in France, Spain, the Middle East, Japan, Poland and Scandinavia, presenting a complete program of Chopin’s works for piano and orchestra.

Two albums recorded in 2017 for the Fryderyk Chopin Institute feature Chopin’s early works. His most recent release includes Piano Concerto No. 2 by Ignacy Feliks Dobrzyński, recorded with Howard Shelley and the Sinfonia Varsovia.

Alongside his performing career, he regularly gives masterclasses in Poland and Japan. From 2008 to 2020 he served as Visiting Professor at the Heisei Music College. He has also been a jury member at prestigious competitions, including the 2nd International Chopin Piano Competition for Young Pianists in Beijing (2019) and the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw (2021).

In 2012, he was awarded the Medal of the City of Marseille for his contribution to the cultural life of his hometown. In 2023, Poland honored him with the title of Ambassador of Polish Culture in recognition of his promotion of Polish music and heritage worldwide.