In a beautiful cultural bridge between Warsaw and Rabat, the Embassy of Poland in Morocco has announced the launch of the “Saison Chopin au Maroc,” an exclusive series of classical music concerts celebrating the iconic Polish composer Fryderyk Chopin.
This initiative, as refined as it is resonant, marks the beginning of a musical journey that promises to enchant Moroccan audiences throughout 2025.
Organized in partnership with the National Mohammed V Theater and under the patronage of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw, the project is closely tied to the promotion of the prestigious International Chopin Piano Competition, which will be held later this year in Poland.
Often dubbed the Olympics of piano, the competition has been a career-defining stage for some of the greatest pianists in history: think Ashkenazy, Pollini, Argerich, Zimerman, and Yundi Li.
As it approaches its centenary in just two years, its global influence continues to crescendo.
But Chopin’s music is taking a detour through Morocco, and it’s not just any detour, it’s an invitation into the heart of Polish romanticism, performed by those who know it best.
The series will consist of four major concerts held at the National Mohammed V Theater in Rabat, each showcasing Polish laureates of the Chopin Competition.
The inaugural concert kicks off on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:00 PM, with a solo recital by none other than Piotr Alexewicz, a rising star on the global classical scene.
At just 25 years old, Alexewicz already carries an impressive resume. He’s a prizewinner of the Chopin Competition in Warsaw, a two-time winner of Poland’s National Chopin Competition, and more recently, the recipient of the 2nd prize at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition in the U.S.
Trained at the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław and later at the Zurich University of the Arts, Alexewicz has performed in some of the world’s most iconic venues, from the Berlin Philharmonie to the Salle Cortot in Paris.
His repertoire for the Rabat concert will of course include works by Chopin, but also selections by Gershwin and Respighi, a program that promises a dynamic blend of elegance, passion, and flair.
The full Chopin Season schedule is as follows: May 1, 2025, July 10, 2025, September 16, 2025, and November 27, 2025.
With music as the language and Chopin as the guide, this season offers a rare opportunity for Moroccan audiences to witness the soul of Polish romanticism in its purest form.
