June – December Anniversaries The iconic festival of contemporary music, Warszawska Jesień [Warsaw Autumn], celebrated its 60th anniversary this year. Held in various venues around Warsaw from September 15-23, its programs will examined the phenomenon of the avant-garde, featuring works by the composers of the original avant-garde juxtaposed with the composers of the past sixty years. See…Continue Reading 2017 In Review Part 2
Ignacy Paderewski Gala At Carnegie Hall February 21 brings a special Ignacy Paderewski Gala concert to mark the start of the US celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of Poland regaining its Independence. Pianists Kevin Kenner, Szymon Nehring, Marek Bracha and Łukasz Krupinski are the award‐winning experts who will share this prestigious stage for one night. Their program, entitled…Continue Reading 100 Years of Polish Independence
In February and March, the PMC is delighted to host three talented musical guests from Poland. Maria Sławek – violin, Grzegorz Mania – piano and Piotr Różański – piano are members of the Stowarzyszenie Polskich Muzyków Kameralistów (SPMK), or Polish Society of Chamber Musicians from Kraków)—an active group of excellent young musicians who perform and educate around the world. They will…Continue Reading LA Concerts in February & March
On February 18, the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw will hold a concert of Premieres of New Music. At the event, II Koncert kameralny. Pamięci zniknionego by Ignacy Zalewski will be performed for the first time. Written in 2017 for the Hashtag Ensemble, Zalewski’s composition consists of three movements meant to be played without any breaks in between…Continue Reading Premieres By Zalewski & Przybylski
Lutosławski Cello Competition Laureates The International Lutosławski Cello Competition in Warsaw is the first and still the only competition in Poland where the complete portfolio of cello works by Lutosławski are included in the repertoire. Running since 1997, the 11th edition of the Competition takes place January 29 – February 10 at the National Philharmonic Hall. Rounds…Continue Reading Awards February 2018
January – June, 2017 Anniversaries UNESCO proclaimed the year of 2017 as “Year of Kosciuszko” honoring the bicentennial of his passing in 1817. General Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746-1817) was a national hero in Poland and the US, a freedom fighter and military leader, and an ardent advocate for the rights of European serfs, African Slaves, Native…Continue Reading 2017 in Review Part 1
Independence Polonaise Competition Sinfonia Varsovia has announced a competition for Polish composers to write a gala polonaise commemorating the centenary of Poland’s independence. The submitted work for a full symphony orchestra should not exceed 10 minutes in length and there is no age limit for entrants. The three winning works will be performed during celebrations later…Continue Reading 100 Years of Polish Independence
‘Paderewski & World Politics’ Lecture Given the centenary of Poland’s Independence in 2018 and Paderewski’s important role in those historical events, PMC Director Marek Zebrowski has prepared an extensive lecture about “Paderewski and World Politics.” This lecture focuses on Paderewski’s political activities between 1910 and 1922, his role in the “Front Morges” political formation in Switzerland…Continue Reading PMC News
Polaczyk Premiere By Augustyn In NYC On Sunday, January 14 at Spectrum, a popular new music venue in New York City, Polish violinist Kinga Augustyn will present the world premiere of 3 Inks (2017), a work written by young Polish composer Jakub Polaczyk (b. 1983) for the performer. Entitled “Music of the 20th and 21st Century,” the program of Augustyn’s solo violin…Continue Reading January News
Poland Well Represented at ICMA 2018 For the 2018 International Classical Music Awards, the ICMA Jury has once more selected musicians and organizations that have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements. The independent and international jury has also chosen their favorites from 357 nominated audio and video releases. The list of all the winners is available in…Continue Reading January Awards