Polish mountain hosts Chopin Fest
Duszniki Zdroj: A few hundred people gather in front of a large white scene in the quiet city of Duszniki-Zdroj, located on the Polish Czech border. Inside, the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra is preparing to open the 80th edition of the Chopin International Piano Festival. “I have loved Chopin for so many years!” Erin Gao, a 33 -year -old from China, who traveled to hear the composer’s works while he was a vacation in Europe. Mike Righton, a 73 -year -old from Texas, shared this excitement. “This is my fifth year here. I like this festival – there are many





