DOMUS

MISSION
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To foster friendship and mutual respect between the East and West by promoting the music of Chopin through masterclasses, concerts, scholarships, cultural exchanges and most importantly, the
INTERNATIONAL CHOPIN COMPETITION IN PARIS
a competition for young pianists that spans China and Europe.

HISTORY AND HERITAGE
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DOMUŚ operates under the patronage of Marcin Dziewanowski and his family. The roots of the family reach back to the 10th century. Their ancestral estates include the famous Szafarnia Chateau, the estate that served as summer vacation and musical inspiration for Frédéric Chopin during his formative years. Frédéric's father, Mikołaj Chopin, was the personal tutor of the Dziewanowski children, including young Dominik who became Frédéric's lifelong friend. Chopin's nickname for Dominik was "Domuś", the name of our institute -- because it encapsultes the idea of deep friendship. It was on the land of the Dziewanowski family that Chopin created his professional composition, Mazurka A minor op17 no 4. The family's unique relationship with young Chopin is reflected in their family coat-of-arms, serving as the Institute's logo.
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Marcin Dziewanowski and his mother, Zofia Dziewanowska, attending the 19th International Chopin Competition, Winners Concert, at the invitation of the Frydryk Chopin Insititute in Warsaw. Picture with the Dziewanowskis are Alexander Laskowski, press spokesman, and Artur Szklener, director, of the Insititute and organizers of the Chopin Competition.

Marcin Dziewanowski being interviewed by the Frydryk Chopin Museum in Warsaw about his family's close relationship with the great composer.

Marcin Dziewanowski and his mother, Zofia Dziewanowska, letting pianist Tianyao Lyu try on ring they own, that was originally purchased by Frydryk Chopin in Paris for his mother in the 1830s.

Dziewanowski International Institute for Chopin

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