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February 28, 1928
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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Ignace Jan Paderewski, the renowned 67-year-old pianist and former Polish premier, altered his concert tour schedule in Minneapolis on Feb. 28 to give a private performance for 10 Catholic nuns unable to attend public events due to their vows, playing in his private rail car.
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Paderewski Changes
His Usual Schedule
to Play For Sisters
Minneapolis, Feb. 28-(AP)-Generously abandoning the iron-clad schedule that carries him, despite his 67 years, through the strenuousness of a transcontinental concert tour, Ignace Jan Paderewski, the world's most famous pianist, came into Minneapolis today and arose three hours early to play in private for 10 Catholic nuns whose vows prevent them from ever hearing him in public.
Tomorrow night Paderewski, who was premier of Poland and who is hailed now as king of musicians will play before a great crowd in the Minneapolis Municipal Auditorium.
Today at noon, in his private car in the yards of the Milwaukee depot, 10 sisters, who are members of orders that forbid them to attend public concerts, sat silent and thrilled while Paderewski, the great, the man who has played for presidents and for kings, gave generously of his time and of his music.
His Usual Schedule
to Play For Sisters
Minneapolis, Feb. 28-(AP)-Generously abandoning the iron-clad schedule that carries him, despite his 67 years, through the strenuousness of a transcontinental concert tour, Ignace Jan Paderewski, the world's most famous pianist, came into Minneapolis today and arose three hours early to play in private for 10 Catholic nuns whose vows prevent them from ever hearing him in public.
Tomorrow night Paderewski, who was premier of Poland and who is hailed now as king of musicians will play before a great crowd in the Minneapolis Municipal Auditorium.
Today at noon, in his private car in the yards of the Milwaukee depot, 10 sisters, who are members of orders that forbid them to attend public concerts, sat silent and thrilled while Paderewski, the great, the man who has played for presidents and for kings, gave generously of his time and of his music.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Paderewski
Private Concert
Catholic Nuns
Minneapolis
Generosity
What entities or persons were involved?
Ignace Jan Paderewski
10 Catholic Nuns
Where did it happen?
Minneapolis, In His Private Car In The Yards Of The Milwaukee Depot
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Key Persons
Ignace Jan Paderewski
10 Catholic Nuns
Location
Minneapolis, In His Private Car In The Yards Of The Milwaukee Depot
Event Date
Feb. 28
Story Details
Paderewski abandons his strict tour schedule to rise early and perform privately for 10 nuns forbidden from public concerts, showcasing his generosity before his public show the next night.