Venerable Pianist Janina Fialkowska Returns to Toronto In Memorable Recital

... she still has what it takes to dazzle and make the audience stand up and cheer — it was a performance to honour and enjoy ... a felicitous mix of joyous spirit and the requisite lyricism ... balm to my ears ... her playing was marvellous ... she still has the proverbial big technique. It was a very exciting, virtuosic display at what the great Janina Fialkowska can do, after a good 50 years of a big career.

by Joseph So, ludwig-van-toronto, March 19, 2025 (Recital for Music Toronto, St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts)

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A Note in Time - Janina's autobiography

"Mesmerizing memoir … that will appeal not only to music lovers and industry insiders but also to anyone who responds to a story well told."

Classical Voice North America

"A totally absorbing read … there’s not a dull moment." Highly recommended.

La Scena Musicale

"A volume to savour and treasure ... a from-the-heart, feel-good memoir, highly recommended …"

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‘A Note in Time’ is a series of autobiographical sketches, sometimes humorous, sometimes poignant, following Janina’s tumultuous career and a life full of surprises. Available now also as e-book (Kindle, Kobo, Nook etc.) Order it through the publisher's online shop: Novum Publishing, London, UK,

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The 70th Birthday Recital

As a little thank you for all the celebrations around the world on the occasion of her milestone birthday, Janina played this little recital at her home in Bavaria with music by Weber, Chopin and Debussy. On the producer's facbook account (Silvana Sintow - Classicalia International) it had been viewed 80.000 times within a week.

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upcoming events

May 16, 17, Augsburg, Germany (Leopold Mozart College), Master Classes

May 24/25, Salzburg, Austria (Mozarteum), Master Classes

June 4-14, Valencia, Spain, Iturbi Int. Piano Competition, Member of the Jury

June 30 - July 4, Schillingsfürst Castle, Germany, Liszt Festival, Master Classes

July 31 - Aug 9, Canadian Summer Festival Tour (Elora Festival, Festival of the Bay - Midland, Festival of the Sound - Parry Sound)

August 24-30, Ettal, Summer Academy, Master Classes and concerts