Musical America’s Susan Elliot reports the following: Marek Janowski will step down as artistic director and chief conductor of the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin (Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra) in summer 2016. “I do very much appreciate that I again was offered a long contract,” he said of the orchestra’s intent to renew his tenure. “However, after…Continue Reading Janowski Steps Down From Berlin RSO
On May 5, the Polish Baltic Philharmonic will bring modern Polish music to the Teatro Comunale in Pordenone, Italy. Entitled “Beyond Chopin: Poland and Music Today,” the program is an exploration of the ‘musical geographies’ of Poland from the twentieth century to the present day, from rarely heard works such as Górecki’s Piano Concerto, to…Continue Reading ‘Beyond Chopin: Poland And Music Today’ In Italy
On May 16 and 17, Polish organist Szymon Grab will perform with the L.A. Master Chorale for their “Music of Whitacre & Pärt” concert at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles. Grab will accompany the Master Chorale on the organ and piano as they perform these incredible choral works, utilizing especially Disney Hall’s…Continue Reading Szymon Grab at Disney Hall
The Karol Szymanowski International Composers Competition is organized by the Karol Szymanowski Music Society in collaboration with the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice. The subject of this year’s 2nd edition of the competition is a piece for symphony orchestra with a required duration of 10 – 20 min. The competition is open to…Continue Reading Szymanowski Composers Competition
According to front man and producer Jimmy Page, the band Led Zeppelin drew on inspiration such as the music of Polish composer Krzysztof Penderecki in the creation of the band’s iconic sound, which, by the time they recorded “Physical Graffiti” 40 years ago, included a full orchestra. In February 2015, Page talked about the album’s…Continue Reading Led Zepplin Influenced By Penderecki
Writing for The Guardian on April 8, Andrew MacDowall paints a picture of how tourism in Poland is affected by the world’s fascination with Fryderyk Chopin, in the article “Chopin movement music to ears of Polish tourism officials.” Below is an excerpt: “We see that people feel a connection with Chopin that is almost religious,”…Continue Reading Chopin & Tourism
Starting on May 2, the Sinfonia Varsovia Orchestra is embarking on a concert tour of Asia. The ensemble will play 17 concerts at the La Folle Journée Festival in Japan, as is customary for the ensemble at this time of year. Also, for the first time in the history of the ensemble, the Orchestra will play three…Continue Reading Sinfonia Varsovia Asia Tour
Kraków Music Academy and Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing are jointly organizing a series of concerts from April 20 until May 5. Concerts of the combined orchestras from these two music schools will be presented in Kraków, Vienna, Beijing and Tianjin. The Kraków concert was held at the Szymanowski Philharmonic Hall on April 23…Continue Reading Polish and Chinese Music Students Collaborate
New York-based Polish pianist Magdalena Baczewska recently made her San Francisco Symphony solo debut on April 25, 2015, stepping in last-minute for a sold-out performance of Tan Dun’s Banquet Concerto at the Davies Symphony Hall, with maestro Damian Ioro conducting. In May, Baczewska will return to Beijing, China, where back in October 2014 she performed with maestro…Continue Reading Baczewska in China
Concert of Duo Klavitarre from Poland Presented in collaboration with the Rosenstiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science, the Chopin Foundation hosts a concert featuring Duo Klavitarre from Poland on May 3. Duo Klavitarre is comprised of the husband-wife duo of Jolanta Ziemska, piano and Maciej Ziemski, guitar. The concert will be followed by a…Continue Reading Chopin Foundation Concerts in Florida