Ēriks Emanuels Šmits’s solo play “Madame Pylinska un Šopēna noslēpums” takes place in Jūrmala at Dzintaru Concert Hall’s Great Hall on 30 January 2027. This moving and witty story follows the eccentric piano teacher Madame Pylinska, whose unusual lessons teach the young Ēriks not only about music, but also about life. The autobiographical performance combines theatre, humour, vivid characters and Frédéric Chopin’s melodies. The author performs on stage, while the musical accompaniment is played by pianist Nicolas Stavy, a laureate of the prestigious Warsaw Chopin Competition. The programme explores both Chopin’s best-known compositions and lesser-known works.