• Wojciech Waleczek – piano
• Gabriela Ułanowska - host

A special project featuring 25 works from 27 EU countries, presented in celebration of Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

• W.A. Mozart (Austria) – Turkish March
• C. Franck (Belgia) – The Doll`s Lament
• T. Radoslavov (Bułgaria) – Mila Rodino
• I. Zajc (Chorwacja) – Uvod i Sbor prosjakinjah
• D. Pentecost (Cypr) – Reverie
• A. Dvořák (Czechy) – Lullaby 
• C. Nielsen (Dania) – Piano Piece op. 3 No. 1
• E. Tubin (Estonia) – Prelude No. 1
• O. Merikanto (Finlandia) – Laulu
• J.S. Bach (Niemcy) – Air from the Goldberg Variations
• S. Samaras (Grecja) – Sérénade française 
• N. Paganini / Ferenc Liszt (Włochy/Węgry) – Caprice No. 24
• J. Field (Irlandia) – Nocturne in G Major No. 12
• J. Vītols (Łotwa) – Prelude Op. 19 No. 2
• M.K. Čiurlionis (Litwa) - Piano Piece, VL 281
• J.A. Zinnen (Luksemburg) – Ons Hémecht
• N. Isouard (Malta) – Gavotte de la Dansomanie
• J.P. Sweelinck (Holandia) – Toccata in C Major
• J. Halévy / F. Chopin (Francja/Polska) – Variations Brillantes, Op. 12
• C. Seixas (Portugalia) – Tocata 45
• I. Ivanovici (Rumunia) – Waves of the Danube 
• J. Cikker (Słowacja) – Sonatina No. 1, 1st mvmt
• S. Osterc (Słowenia) – Piece for piano No. 4
• I. Albéniz (Hiszpania) – Tango from España
• J.H. Roman (Szwecja) - Sonata No. 1, 3rd mvmt

25 Pieces from 27 EU Countries – Wojciech Waleczek’s European Piano Recital is a remarkable project that impresses with it’s scale and variety. Join us on a captivating journey across Europe’s rich cultural landscape.

The recital marks a special occasion: Poland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time.  To honour this milestone, we invite you to experience a concert that is as educational as it is inspiring. 

Renowned pianist Wojciech Waleczek will take audiences on a musical tour of Europe, showcasing the musical heritage of all 27 European Union member states. He will perform iconic works known to all — such as the Turkish March, the dazzling third movement of W.A. Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 11 (Mozart being Austria’s pride), and the virtuosic Caprice No. 24 by Italian violin legend Niccolò Paganini, probably the most challenging piece ever written, arranged for piano by Hungarian composer Franz Liszt. The repertoire also features compositions by celebrated masters like Antonín Dvořák (Czechia), Johann Sebastian Bach (Germany), and Isaac Albéniz (Spain).  

Yet the evening is not solely a tribute to household names. Listeners will also discover lesser-known yet compelling composers, such as David Pentecost—a London-born artist who spent much of his life in Cyprus—and Spiridon Samaras from Greece.

From nocturnes and sonatas to stirring national treasures like The Waves of the Danube and Bulgaria’s national anthem Mila Rodino (Dear Motherland), penned by Tsvetan Radoslavov  while en route to the Serbo-Bulgarian War, the concert spans genres, histories, and emotions.

The programme also travels through time: from the Baroque elegance of Johan Helmich Roman (Sweden), to the Romantic depth of Ivan Zajc (Croatia), to contemporary voices like Ján Cikker (Slovakia). 

And of course, Poland is represented by none other than Frederic Chopin — though not in his well-known mazurkas or polonaises. Performed by Wojciech Waleczek, the programme will include Variations in B-flat major on the theme “Je vends des scapulaires” from the opera Ludovic by Hérold and Halévy, Op. 12.

While the opera itself never gained widespread acclaim, one melodic fragment caught the attention of Frederic Chopin, who transformed it into a vibrant set of variations. The result is a graceful, melodic, and rhythmically engaging piece—at times lively, even dance-like in character. Polish musicologist Ferdynand Hoesick once described the composition as “thoroughly refined and sophisticated”.

And what better time for a musical journey across Europe than on a warm July evening? Who knows—this concert might just inspire your next travel destination. 
Wojciech Waleczek is a pianist renowned for his uncompromising artistic integrity and expressive interpretation. As a soloist and chamber musician, he has performed with orchestras around the globe and graced prestigious concert halls across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

A professor of art, Waleczek has received numerous accolades in recognition of his contributions to culture. In 2017, he was awarded the Honorary Badge of Merit to Polish Culture, followed by the Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis in 2023, granted by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage. His achievements have also been recognised at the regional and national level, including the Honorary Badge for Services to the Silesian Province (2018), as well as the Silver (2019) and Bronze (2023) Cross of Merit, awarded by the President of Poland.

Mecenas Główny: Miasto Toruń
Partner Główny: Samorząd Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego
Dofinansowano z Funduszy Europejskich
Patronat honorowy: Marszałek Województwa Kujawsko-Pomorskiego Piotr Całbecki, Prezydent Miasta Torunia Paweł Gulewski
Mecenas Kultury - Główny Sponsor: PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
Mecenas Strategiczny: Strabag Sp. z o.o.
Mecenasi: Urbitor Sp. z o.o., Starostwo Powiatowe w Toruniu
Partnerzy: Pneuma Jarosław Pawlicki, Pirmedia Sp. z o.o., BJJ Maciej Zieliński, RTR Group Sp. z o.o.
Partner motoryzacyjny: Toyota Bednarscy
Partner technologiczny: Vobacom Sp. z o.o.
Patronat medialny: TVP3 Bydgoszcz, TV Toruń, Nowości - Dziennik Toruński , Toruń Nasze Miasto, Polskie Radio PiK, POLMIC
Współpraca redakcyjna: RMF Classic
Organizator: Toruńska Orkiestra Symfoniczna