The presidents of the Association of Polish Artists and Polish Society of Contemporary Music have started a petition to support the composers and performers of classical music. They are asking Polish Radio Program 2 to increase airtime of their work and expand series of contemporary music, such as “Polish Fantasy” and “Nocturne.” Polish music is frequently…Continue Reading Music lovers, support Polish composers!
Karol Szymanowski completed his only operetta, entitled Lottery for Husbands or Fiance No. 69, in 1909. After nearly a hundred years, in 2007 the Krakow Opera gave the world premiere performance, which was professionally recorded and released on DVD. On March 27, it became available (with English subtitles) on the official YouTube channel of the Krakow…Continue Reading Szymanowski’s “Lottery for Husbands” –YouTube premiere
In honor of International Children’s Book Day (April 2), PWM Edition has published another book for young music lovers: Ignacy Jan and His Plan. Written by Katarzyna Huzar-Czub and illustrated by Zosia Dzierżawska, this book introduces Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a child, when he decided to become a famous musician. It wasn’t for fame or…Continue Reading “Ignacy Jan and His Plan” – PWM youth publication about Paderewski