Paderewski Music Association in Bydgoszcz for eighty four years has been trying to honor the good name of city and the region, through the numerous cultural initiatives. One of the most important examples was the co-operation in opening The Pomeranian Philharmonic, The Opera Nova as well as secondary and higher musical education in Bydgoszcz.
The mission of  The Music Association is a continuous promotion of the composer and statesman - Ignacy Jan Paderewski and his vocal composition through organizing  concerts and meetings dedicated the Maestro's person. The most important and prestigious initiatives are The International Paderewski Piano Competition and The Paderewski Vocal Competition.

The International Paderewski Piano took place for the first time in 1961. Since 1998 it has been held every three years, gaining an international label. This piano competition is to honour great Polish pianist, composer and politician, very well known in Europe and in United States.

For over forty years The International Paderewski Piano Competition’s underlying principle has been the promotion of Polish music as well as continuing the memory of Ignacy Jan Paderewski; a great pianist, composer, statesman and patriot. The International Paderewski Piano Competition provides an opportunity for young pianists to present their talent, furthers their careers.

ALL INFORMATION (The Regulation and The Application form):

The Paderewski Music Association in Bydgoszcz
The Office of  The International Paderewski Piano Competition
ul. Ks. Piotra Skargi 7
85-018 Bydgoszcz
tel./fax: 48 /52/ 327 02 91
website: www.paderewskicompetition.pl
e-mail: info@paderewskicompetition.pl

The Paderewski Vocal Competition is organized every three years.
The aim of the competition is propagate vocal composition and also the prominent  person- Pole –  Paderewski. It is also vital to popularize the composers of  vocal poetry of the 19th and the first half  of the 20th century and to promote talented young singers.