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M. LILIAN SZLAGA
Born in Poland in 1968 and started music lessons at the age of 6, M.Lilian Szlaga was a child prodigy. She enjoyed the process of learning as much as her later public performing. The biggest influence on her musical
growth was music of Frederic Chopin. Now she tries to convey her love for music and passion for learning into her students.
Her philosophy is :- not everyone can become a concert pianist but all can be educated listeners and concert goers. She is a piano coach for very advanced performing students as well as for solitary enjoyment fans.
Prizes and Awards:
Graduate Scholarship, 1994-95, Roosevelt University
Scholarship, 1993-95 Roosevelt University
Educational Scholarship, 1987-92, Wroclaw University
Recognition at the National Young Artist Competition, 1986,
Szczecin, Poland
1st Prize at the Regional Piano Competition, 1979,
Opole, Poland
5th Prize in the National Piano Competition, 1978,
Nowa Sol, Poland
Radio Performances
Polish Radio in Opole, Poland - May 1990
Polish Radio in Opole, Poland - June 1987
Concert Review
"M. Lilian Szlaga...performed Piano Concerto in A minor
by Ignacy Jan Padarewski. [Her] artistic interpretation
and technical skills met all professional expectations."
Glos Wroclawia, Wroclaw Poland, May 20, 1992
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Important Performances:
Solo Recital in Seattle's Polish Home - January 12, 2000
Solo Recital at the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt
University - June 29. 1995
Solo Recital at the Beverly Arts Center - June 6, 1995
Solo Recital at DePaul University, Music Mart Auditorium
- May, 1995
Chamber Music Concert at DePaul University, Concert Hall
- May 5, 1995
Chamber Music Concert at Chicago's Orchestra Hall,
Grainger Ballroom - May 3, 1995
Solo Recital at the Wroclaw University School of Music,
Auditorium - June 30, 1992
Concerto Performance at the Hall of Wroclaw Philharmonic
- May 15, 1992
Solo Recital at the Wroclaw University School of Music,
Auditorium - April 6, 1992
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Teaching Experience:
Private Piano Instructions: Eastside Suburbs, WA(1997- today). Piano studio in Kirkland, but also available to travel to students homes (3 days a week -Mercer Island, Bellevue, Issaquah).
Private Piano Instruction, Chicago, Illinois (1992-97)
Piano Faculty at the Beverly Arts Center in Chicago,
Illinois (1994-96)
Piano and Theory Instruction at Wroclaw Conservatory,
Poland (1989-92)
Private Piano Instruction, Wroclaw, Poland (1987-89)
Additional Experience
Member of the Chopin Foundation of United States: Northwest Council (2001 to present)
Member of the Eastside Chapter Music Teachers Association (1997 to present)
Member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago Illinois (1994-95)
Accompanist at the Wroclaw Opera House, Poland (1991-92)
Training in vocal coaching at the Wroclaw University School of Music, Poland (1991-92)
Accompanist for the Voice Department at the Wroclaw University School of Music (1990-92)
Accompanist at the Actor's Song Festival in Wroclaw,
Poland (1990)
Member of the Frederic Chopin Society in Warsaw,
Poland (1990)
Member of the Franz Liszt Society in Wroclaw, Poland (1990)
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