Keys for Homes A benefit piano concert for Habitat for Humanity

"Shaped by Chopin" — A Benefit Concert for Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley by International concert pianist Jim-Isaac Chua — called “an incredible feast for the ears” by Radio Szczecin and praised by Lani Spahr as “prodigiously talented—with technique to burn” — will present Shaped by Chopin, a benefit concert in support of Habitat for Humanity. The evening will celebrate the music of Frédéric Chopin and the universal need for a place to call home. Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849), one of the world’s most loved piano composers, was born in a Poland that had been erased from the map. His homeland was divided between the Russian, Prussian, and Austrian Empires. In 1830, just before the November Uprising against Russian rule, Chopin left for Vienna. Friends urged him to return and fight, but he chose a different path — to let his music speak for his people. Living in exile, first in Vienna and then in Paris, he filled his works with Polish dances, folk rhythms, and poetry. His music carried so much pride and hope that during World War II, the Nazis banned it from being played in occupied Poland. Chopin’s story shows that home is more than a building. It’s the place where we belong, where our memories are made, and where our spirit is shaped. This belief is also at the heart of Habitat for Humanity’s work — helping families build safe, affordable homes where they can grow and thrive. Just as Chopin’s music kept the spirit of his homeland alive, Habitat works to keep communities strong by giving more people the security of a place to call their own. For Jim-Isaac Chua, the idea of home is personal. His journey with Chopin began in 2009, when he first visited Poland to learn more about the composer’s music. Nearly a decade later, he made Poland his home. Since then, he has become part of its musical life, performing in historic venues across the country while continuing to share his music in more than a dozen countries worldwide. “The beauty of home,” Chua says, “is that sometimes we find it in the most unexpected places, among people and communities that once felt foreign but become a part of us.” Shaped by Chopin is both a celebration of music and a call to action — to value the places we call home and to help others find that same sense of belonging. Proceeds from the concert will go directly to Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley to support their work building homes, communities, and hope. Jim-Isaac is also taking time to share his talent and inspire children in our community. He will be performing in the Kimberly Schools on the morning of the 7th. Jim-Isaac will share his love of music, storytelling and talent on piano with many students prior to the evening concert. Please don’t miss KEYS FOR HOMES the evening of November 7th at the beautiful Orpheum Theatre. An evening of music in support of affordable homes in the Magic Valley. Tickets available at https://orpheumtwinfalls.com/shows/ for more information, please reach out to the Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley office at (208) 735-1233