Dear Friend of the Arts,
This year we celebrate a remarkable milestone—the 10th Anniversary of the Chopin IN The City Festival, taking place February 20th – March 1st, 2026, across Chicago, with a performance in Madison, WI.
For the past decade, the festival has brought together world-class musicians, artists, and performers to reimagine Fryderyk Chopin’s legacy through jazz, classical, folk, dance, theater, and visual art. What began as a vision is now a tradition that bridges cultures and generations, honoring Chopin’s genius while inspiring new creativity.
The 10th edition promises to live up to this milestone, featuring international stars alongside some of Chicago’s top musicians. Highlights include Hershey Felder’s acclaimed Monsieur Chopin at the Harris Theater, performances by the Jaroslaw Bester Quartet, Atom String Quartet, Jim Gailloreto Group, Katie Ernst, Matt Ulery Quintet, and Grazyna Auguscik Group, plus family favorites like Painting Chopin. The festival concludes with innovative performances by the Quin Kirchner Quartet and the Rob Clearfield Quartet.
But a festival of this scope and spirit is only possible with the support of friends like you. Your donation makes a real difference. It allows us to keep ticket prices accessible, support the incredible artists who bring this vision to life, and share Chopin’s legacy with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
As we celebrate ten extraordinary years, we invite you to join us in shaping the future. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift today at www.soundsandnotes.org/donate. Together, we can ensure this anniversary year is our most exciting yet.
Thank you for standing with us, for celebrating the arts, and for helping us keep Chopin’s spirit alive in fresh, creative, and inspiring ways.
With gratitude,
Grażyna Auguscik
President
P.S. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us keep the festival thriving
10th Chopin IN The City 2026 Chicago
February 20 th -March 1 st 2026
(with a performance in Madison, Wisconsin)
Opening Night Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026, 6:30 pm
Polish Consulate of the Republic of Poland
1530 N. Lake Shore Dr., Chicago
Jakub Polaczyk- piano
By confirmation only
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Saturday, Feb. 21st, 2026, 8:30pm 10.00 pm
Constellation
3111 N. Western Ave., Chicago
1.Jaroslaw Bester US Quartet
Jaroslaw Bester-accordion
Mark Feldman-violin
Matt Ulery-bass
Quin Kirchner-drums
2. Metropolitan Jazz Octet
Tickets $30.00
Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 2026, 12:00pm
Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
“Painting Chopin” host by Patricia Stepniak Art Studio
Polish Orchestra of Chicago
Registration fee for painters $30.00
General admission $10.00
Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 2026 ,4:00pm
Harris Theater -Millenium Park, Chicago
Hershey Felder – pianist, actor
“Monsieur Chopin”
This concert is sponsored exclusively by the Roguska Foundation.
Tickets: Box office: 312-334-7777
Sunday, Feb. 22nd, 2026, 6:00pm
North Street Cabaret
610 North St., Madison, WI
Jaroslaw Bester US Quartet
Jaroslaw Bester-accordion
Mark Feldman-violin
Matt Ulery-bass
Quin Kirchner-drums
Tickets: $20.00
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, 7.00pm
Piano Forte
1335 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
Mateusz Dubiel-piano
(Participant of 19 Chopin Competition in Warsaw 2025)
Only one special concert
Free for RSVP
Wed. Feb. 25th, 2026, 7:00pm
Old Town Triangle Association
1763 N. Nort Park Ave, Chicago
Grazyna Auguscik-vocal
Jaroslaw Bester-accordion
Tickets:$20.00
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, 7.00pm
Piano Forte
1335 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
The Chicago Chopin Society
Presents:
A Celebration of Polish Composers
Michal Drewnowski-piano
$30.00
Thurs. Feb. 26th, 2026 , 7.00pm
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago,
1.Katie Ernst-solo bass/vocal
2. “Matt Ulery’s Sifting Stars “
Matt Ulery- vocal, Wurlitzer electronic piano.
Katie Ernst (vocal/bass),
Matt Gold (vocal/guitar/organ),
Jim Tashjian (vocal/guitar).
Tickets: $20.00
Friday, Saturday, Feb. 27th & 28th, 2026, 8:00pm
Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway, Chicago
Grazyna Auguscik Group
Grazyna Auguscik-vocal
Rob Clearfield-piano
Jon Deitemyer-drums
John Kregor-guitar
Matt Ulery-bass
Special guests:
Jaroslaw Bester-accordion
Tickets $20.00
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 3:00pm
Pro Musica
713 W. Wrightwood Ave., Chicago
Quin Kirchner Group
Quin Kirchner-drums
Paul Bedal-piano
Matt Ulery-bass
Greg Ward-saxophone
Suggestion donation
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 5:30pm
PASO, (Paderewski Music Academy)
5400 W. Lawler, Chicago
Chopin World Sound
Jaroslaw Bester -accordion
Goran Ivanowicz-guitar
Ethan Philion-bass
Lenard Simpson
Fareed Hague -guitar
Ana Everling -voice
Grazyna Auguscik-vocal
Michal Drewnowski-piano
Tickets: $40.00 (include food and wine)
We kindly ask for early reservations