Paderewski was a Steinway artist. Sherman Clay has been a Steinway dealer since 1892. They sponsored his first tour to the American west coast in 1910 and are proud to support the 2010 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles by providing Steinway Pianos for all the performances. Sherman Clay: 408-492-9970
Special Events
A Toast To Paderewski
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Pear Valley Winery
4900 Union Road, Paso Robles
Come raise a toast to Paderewski's 150th Birthday with a Back Roads wine tasting, Polish-themed delicacies and a very special concert on Saturday, April 24 at the Pear Valley Winery in Paso Robles.
The Paderewski Festival and the Back Roads Wineries of Paso Robles invite lovers of fine wine and music to a reception showcasing the wines of the Back Roads Wineries complemented by Polish-themed appetizers provided by Cass Catering. Pianist Marek Zebrowski, a Steinway artist and director of the Polish Music Center at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music, will be joined by the Midnight Winds to perform a special concert featuring works by Paderewski, Chopin and Mozart. A live auction of private concerts, premium wines and vacation package getaways will follow the concert.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Paderewski Festival Exchange Program for young musicians. Paso Robles and Tarnów, Poland signed a sister city agreement in November 2008 to explore cultural, educational and business opportunities between the two cities that share historical ties to Ignacy Jan Paderewski. In 2010, two Polish students from Tarnów will be coming to Paso Robles in November to perform during the Paderewski Festival and to participate in master classes with previous winners of the Paderewski Youth Piano Competition.
Admission for "Toast to Paderewski" is $75 per person; $25 for youth under 21. Tickets may be purchased online, at any participating Back Roads Winery, or by calling (805) 227-2888.
Back Roads Wineries is a consortium of 20 boutique vineyards located between Paso Robles and Creston and specializing in creating unique, handcrafted, limited edition wines. More information about Back Roads Wineries is available at: www.backroadswineries.com.
2010 Paderewski Festival
November 11 - November 14, 2010
Concerts of solo piano and chamber music, celebrations of local young musicians, an exhibit of Paderewski memorabilia and lectures by Paderewski experts are planned to celebrate the composer's 150th birthday. Details and schedule of events to come.