After the speeches by Rita Cosby and Dr. James S. Pula, artists performed a musical tribute to Paderewski. Dongning (July) Yang had performed at the Chopin bust rededication in October 2010 along with Dr. David Dubal.
Besides performing, the talented Ms Yang also introduced the other artists. ![Dongning (July) Yang in Polish Garden](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/concert-crowd.jpg)
Konrad Binienda began with performances on the Steinway piano from Steinway Hall in Akron.
Konrad Binienda
Soprano Julie-Anne Hamula was the 2011 Marcella Sembrich Vocal Competition Winner.
Julie-Anne Hamula
Violin virtuoso Eugeniu Ceremus also performed. The day ended with a performance by the popular Piast Dance Ensemble.
Enjoy these other images from the tribute to Paderewski.
Gary Kotlarsic and Mayor Frank Jackson
Judge (and generous monument donor) Raymond L. Pianka and City of Cleveland's Valarie McCall
![Mary Hamlin and Paul Burik of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/mary-hamlin-paul-burik.jpg)
Mary Hamlin and Paul Burik of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation
![Ben Stefanski and Michael Patterson](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/ben-stefanski-mike-patterson.jpg)
Ben Stefanski receives a certificate from Michael Patterson, representing Congressman Dennis Kucinich
![Dr. Marie Sieminow at the Copernicus bust](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/copernicus-marie-siemionow.jpg)
Dr. Marie Sieminow with Copernicus
![Musician Konrad Binienda in front of Madame Curie bust](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/curie-konrad-binienda.jpg)
Musician Konrad Binienda in front of Madame Curie bust
![Rita Cosby and Mayor Frank Jackson](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/rita-cosby-frank-jackson.jpg)
Rita Cosby and Mayor Frank Jackson
![Judge Diane Karpinski and Garden Federation Secretary Mary Hamlin](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/judge-karpinski-mary-hamlin.jpg)
Judge Diane Karpinski and Cultural Garden Federation Secretary Mary Hamlin
Color Guard Veterans
![Hungarian Garden representatives Carolyn Balogh, Frank Dobos and Gregory Polyak](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/balogh-who-polyak.jpg)
Hungarian Garden representatives Carolyn Balogh, Frank Dobos and Gregory Polyak
![Ben Stefanski and Mayor Frank Jackson](http://www.clevelandpeople.com/images/polish/2011/paderewski/ben-stefanski-frank-jackson.jpg)
Ben Stefanski and Mayor Frank Jackson
Color Guard at Paderewski bust
Page 1 of the Paderewski monument rededication.
Welcome, Color Guard, Anthems and Dignitaries
Page 2 of the Paderewski monument rededication.
Consul Ewa Junczyk-Ziomecka and the Unveiling of the Paderewski Sculpture
Page 3 of the Paderewski monument rededication.
Guest Speaker Rita Cosby and Keynote Speaker Dr. James S. Pula
Page 4 (this page) of the Paderewski monument rededication.
Faces in the Crowd and Musical Performances
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