National Paderewski Testimonial Concert of Religious Music to honor Mr. Paderewski on the Golden Anniversary of his American debut (1891-1941) Benefit for Paderewski Fund for Polish Relief Note that although this performance of Schütz's "History of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ" is listed in the program as a New York premiere, the New York Times review identifies it as the first performance in the U.S. Downes, Olin. "Concert Honors Paderewski Debut." New York Times 5 April 1941: 18. Print. U.S. PREMIERE of Heinrich Schutz's HISTORY OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST, SWV 50 benefit performance choir and orchestra performance tribute 1941-04-04T20:45:00