November 2-5, 2017 (Thursday – Sunday)
Paso Robles, CA
Paso Robles, CA
The Paderewski Festival is a four-day music festival held
annually in November celebrating Paso Robles' rich heritage and its most famous
resident Ignacy Jan Paderewski - virtuoso pianist, composer, international
politician, local landowner, grower and winemaker. Concerts featuring world
renown talent, exhibits, lectures, master classes and film screenings are
accompanied by wine tastings and tours of local vineyards. A youth piano
competition, recital and student cultural exchange with Poland additionally
honor Paderewski's legacy.
Thursday, November
2
No host wine reception and performance by Cafe Musique,
featuring a musical pallet that includes gypsy, swing, tango, folk and their
self-defined genre "wild classical". Brynn Albanese (violin and
vocals), Duane Iglish (accordion), Craig Nuttycombe (guitar and vocals), Fred
Murray (bass and vocals) and Eric Williams (guitar, bouzouki and vocals).
Cass Winery, 6:30 PM
Friday, November 3
Master Class with Hyuk Lee
Park Ballroom, 2 PM
Wine reception and performance.
Park Ballroom, 6:30 PM
Saturday, November
4
Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition Winners'
Recital.
Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 4 PM
Wine reception and Gala Recital with Hyuk Lee, winner of
2016 International Paderewski Festival.
Paso Robles Inn Ballroom, 6:30 wine reception, 7 PM
concert doors open, 7:30 concert
Sunday, November 5
Tour, brunch and wine tasting for Patrons and Friends of
Paderewski followed by musical performance by the Cracow Duo, Jan Kalinowski
(cello) and Marek Szlezer (piano).
Epoch Estate Wines, 10 AM
Cost: Varies
