Chopin's Manor House is one of the attractions that tourists who come to Duszniki willingly visit. Why is it worth seeing it? History, price list, concerts and opportunity to visit this place.
The Fryderyk Chopin Zdrojowy Theatre in Duszniki Zdrój, or Chopin's Manor House, as it is commonly called, is one of the most recognized monuments in Dusznika-Zdrój. This beautiful place attracts all lovers of beautiful architecture, nature and... music. Discover them with us!
Where did the name Chopin's Manor come from?
The name of the Fryderyk Chopin Manor House is one of the buildings once included in the complex of public buildings around the Zdrojowy Park. From the time of its foundation, which took place between 1802-1805, the theater gave rhythm to the cultural life of the entire health resort. He also became a witness to many important events — it was there that in 1826 the 16-year-old Fryderyk Chopin appeared, when he and his mother and sisters visited Duszniki-Zdrój. Chopin's manor house, and then simply the spa theatre, was the place where a public charity concert was held with the participation of the pianist for the children of the previously widowed clothier Josef Schoor. This event, considered Chopin's first foreign concert (Lower Silesia then belonged to Prussia), was so widely echoed that it was even described by Warsaw newspapers.
What house did Fryderyk Chopin live in?
Fryderyk Chopin was born in Żelazowa Wola near Warsaw, and it is with this place that he is most often associated. However, during his life he lived in many cities — he spent his youth years primarily in Warsaw, and in 1830 he left Poland and finally settled in Paris. In 1826, Duszniki-Zdrój also lived for a month, and Chopin's Manor and the concerts held in it every summer as part of the Chopin Festival are a souvenir of this.
Although it is the theatre that is described as the Fryderyk Chopin Manor House, the composer did not stay there at all. The purpose of the building was purely social purposes — meetings, theatrical performances or concerts were held there. Young Chopin took part in one of them.
Why visit Chopin's Manor House?
Chopin's Manor House is an unusual object that attracts not only admirers of Chopin festivals or classical music in general. Distinguished by its unusual style for that time, it is an interesting example of spa architecture. Moreover, it is precisely because of these unprecedented features that distinguish it, the building is referred to as Chopin's Manor House. Duszniki-Zdrój, which is worth knowing, also have other places worthy of visit, which were dedicated to the composer's memory.
Visiting the Fryderyk Chopin Manor House, you can admire not only the external appearance. The interiors of the building, which are still used for their original purpose, were kept in a classicist style. They host many events, led by the International Chopin Festival, which is also the oldest Polish music festival and the oldest continuously operating piano festival in the world. Despite this, there is a possibility to visit Chopin's Manor House in Dusznika-Zdrój. The price list is not too prohibitive, and as part of the ticket you can learn about the history of the spa theatre and see where Chopin once gave concerts.
When planning a visit to the Chopin Manor House, it is worth spending some time in the surrounding Spa Park. There are, among others, a mineral water pump room or a colorful fountain, which is illuminated with colorful lights at certain times of the day. In turn, not far from the Fryderyk Chopin Manor House there are two monuments dedicated to the composer. One of them, a two-foot boulder with a medallion depicting his bust, stood in 1897. The sculpture by Jan KUCZ was unveiled in 1976, on the 150th anniversary of Chopin's concerts at the spa theatre. What else is the park famous for? See: Duszniki-Zdrój — Spa Park and water pump room. Why is it worth a look here?
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