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Frost Chopin Academy & Festival | Kevin Kenner, artistic director

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Throughout this past week, not only have I received valuable feedback and insights from some of the greatest interpreters of Chopin, but also have I had an amazing opportunity to learn from others, through performances and sophisticated discussions. This week went by so quickly, yet it couldn’t have been more memorable.

The Frost Chopin Academy and Festival not only allowed me to refine my Chopin repertoire, but also gave me a deeper understanding of what lies beyond the score, raising many complex questions and ideas. This festival not only amplified my appreciation for Chopin’s music, but also gave me a better understanding of other genres of music—like jazz.

Thank you @frostchopin for this wonderful opportunity; my gratitude goes far beyond words.

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Immensely grateful to have the opportunity to perform, learn and “work” at Frost Chopin Academy 2026!😬

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run it back freddy ⏮️

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🎹 Join internationally recognized performers, educators, and scholars for an evening exploring the art of musical interpretation. Through live music and conversation, Kate Liu, Kevin Kenner, John Rink, and Ben Laude will discuss the choices, influences, and ideas that shape the journey from score to stage.

🎼 Presented as a preview of the 2026 Frost Chopin Academy & Festival, the program offers a glimpse into a week of concerts, masterclasses, workshops, and discussions dedicated to one of classical music’s most influential composers.

🌟 John Rink
Professor at the University of Cambridge and one of the leading scholars of Chopin’s manuscripts, interpretation, and musical legacy.

🌟 Kate Liu
Prize winner and audience favorite at the International Chopin Competition in Warsaw, celebrated for the depth and sensitivity of her interpretations.

🌟 Ben Laude
Pianist, educator, and founder of LaudeArts, known for connecting audiences with classical music through performance, media, and education.

🌟 Kevin Kenner
Professor of Piano at the Frost School of Music whose career was launched after receiving top honors at the International Chopin Competition.

📅 Sat, Jun 13
⏱️ 6–7:30PM
🎟 Complimentary admission for Museum Members and students
🔗 Tickets at the link in Bio

🤍The 7th Frost Chopin Academy & Festival is presented with the generous support of Park Foundation, Patrick M. Park.

#CoralGablesMuseum #FrostChopinFestival #Chopin #ClassicalMusic #Piano

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A few weeks ago, I had the greatest pleasure of premiering the piano transcription of Szymanowski’s ballet Harnasie at the Frost Chopin Festival.

Harnasie tells a story of a highland maiden who is torn between her betrothal and her unexpected love for Harnaś, the leader of a band of outlaws. During her wedding, the bandits “abduct” the bride, leading to an elopement that promises a life of happiness in the mountains. The ballet, notably choreographed by Serge Lifar, enjoyed a great success in 1936 at the Paris Opera. The US premiere of its orchestral version was given in 1937 by none other than the Cleveland Orchestra, conducted by music director Artur Rodziński.

This piano transcription was one of the most demanding projects I had ever worked on and I’m so happy to finally present it to the public. Here is a clip of the movement “Raid of Harnasie.” #karolszymanowski #szymanowski #harnasie #ballet #gorale #pianotranscription #classicalpiano #frostchopinfestival #frostschoolofmusic #chopinfoundation #chopinmiami #worldpremiere

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