Chopin Society of Atlanta

Adam Makowicz and Piotr Folkert - piano
John Lemley - host

May 14, 2005,

Interview with Adam Mackowicz

Adam Makowicz and Piotr
Folkert gave a stunning performance at the concert, “Reflections
on Chopin.” First Piotr Folkert played Chopin’s pieces
in their original form; then Mr. Makowicz performed his jazz interpretations
of those same works.

John Lemley,
radio presenter from public radio station WABE, 90.1 FM, hosted
the concert.

“Adam Makowicz has
been praised by Benny Goodman, compared with Art Tatum, Erroll Garner
and Teddy Wilson, honored by jazz publications and toasted all over
Europe as a genius. Mr. Makowicz’s fiery style, firm chording,
and rapid, Tatumesque right hand phrasing make him more than deserving
of the accolades he has received.”

- Jim Fuselli of the Wall Street Journal

“Piotr Folkert is a
stunning virtuoso with a stellar technique. Full of tenderness,
passion, joy, sorrow,and singing style that made the music comes
to life: Folkert showed the stuff the world-class are made of.”

- Ann Ker of the State Journal,
Springfield, Illinois