Ignacy Paderewski

Pianist

Ignacy Jan Paderewski proved to be the sensation of Carnegie Hall’s first year. He made his debut with the New York Symphony Orchestra under Walter Damrosch on November 17, 1891, and his tangle of flaming hair, his passionate gesticulations, and his innate charisma incited the type of riots that would later be reserved only for pop and movie stars.

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I established a certain standard of behavior, that, during my playing, there must be no talking.

— IGNACY PADEREWSKI

From the Archives

Photo of Ignacy Paderewski inscribed to conductor Walter Damrosch, 1892 — Photo of pianist and composer Ignacy Paderewski inscribed to conductor Walter Damrosch, 1892 (Courtesy of the Carnegie Hall Archives)

Flyer for Carnegie Hall performances by pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, November 1930 — Flyer for two Carnegie Hall performances by Polish pianist Ignacy Jan Paderewski, on November 1 and 29, 1930 (Courtesy of the Carnegie Hall Archives)

Ignacy Paderewski at Carnegie Hall

Carnegie Hall’s performance history database covers more than 50,000 concerts and events that occurred at Carnegie Hall from its opening in 1891 to the present. Explore events related to Ignacy Paderewski (these links will open in a new tab with the performance history search tools):

First Appearance: Paderewski’s Inaugural Concerts, November 17, 1891
Final Appearance: Ignacy Jan Paderewski, February 18, 1933
Detailed Appearance History