By Marek Zebrowski Long dedicated to the promotion of lesser-known composers and repertoire from Central Europe, EDA Records just came out with a terrific new offering—a two-CD set of songs by Szymon Laks (1901-1983). This recording is a truly remarkable achievement for many reasons, especially because Laks is remembered these days mainly for only one…Continue Reading Laks—Viva Voce
By Marek Zebrowski Another batch of gifts from this summer’s travel to Poland includes a fascinating two-CD set of music by Polish composers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A project coordinated by the Polish Chamber Musicians’ Association [Stowarzyszenie Polskich Muzyków Kameralistów, or SPMK], this recording features rarely heard piano trios by Władysław…Continue Reading Three Unusual Additions to the PMC Sound Library
By Marek Zebrowski For several years now, during every single visit in Warsaw, I have been always invited to top-level meetings at the Head Office of Poland’s State Archives (NDAP). This June was no exception and, once again, I was warmly welcomed by the Archives’ director, Dr. Paweł Pietrzyk in his elegant office in a…Continue Reading State Archives and PMC Update
By Marek Zebrowski It is always a pleasure to stop by the Polish Music Publishers [PWM] headquarters in Kraków or their other office in Warsaw and meet with the Director and Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Daniel Cichy. During the past few years when he has been at the helm of PWM, the Polish Music Center and PWM…Continue Reading If Music Be the Food of Love…Read on!
By Marek Zebrowski Another visit in Poland earlier this summer brought about a veritable shower of gifts donated to us by friends and supporters of the Polish Music Center. Each of them is incredibly valuable and important to us and each will greatly enrich our library holdings. As soon as all of these items are…Continue Reading Marta Ptaszyńska in Residence
Celebrate the life, music and legacy of Frédéric Chopin with a special Collectors’ Edition of International Piano Magazine, entitled “Chopin: The Perfect Virtuoso.” The 100-page publication presents a comprehensive portrait of the great Romantic pianist and composer, celebrating his timeless masterpieces and the artists who bring them alive. Drawing on nearly a quarter of a…Continue Reading ‘Chopin: The Perfect Virtuoso’
The 23nd edition of the Gdańsk Carillon Festival will take place between 23 July and 28 August 2021. Special concerts from the towers of St. Catherine Church and the Main Town Hall in Gdańsk, combined with a fountain show, will be held every Friday and Saturday. This year, all concerts will also be broadcast live…Continue Reading 2021 Gdańsk Carillon Festival
The 14th New Town Summer Festival is taking place in the interiors of the Dominican Church of St. Hyacinth in Warsaw from 23 July to 8 August 2021. It is presented by the Nowa Orkiestra Kameralna Foundation and the Warsaw Camerata Orchestra. The Festival was inaugurated on 23 July by the Polish Violin Duo –…Continue Reading 14th New Town Summer Festival
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute—the cultural diplomacy arm of the Polish government—regularly posts interesting articles and artist profiles on its website, culture.pl. Recently, an interesting article entitled “Willis Conover: The American Godfather of Polish Jazz” about the influential American radio host was published. Below is an excerpt: “Willis Conover, host of the Voice of America’s ‘Jazz…Continue Reading The American Godfather of Polish Jazz
The first concert in the “Stream on Tour” series will be held on 22 July 2021. Grzesiek Mart and Piotr Peszat, together with representatives of the contemporary Polish classical music scene, will perform audio-visual concerts streamed live online. “Stream on Tour” is looking for an original way of using live video. Can streaming be a…Continue Reading Stream on Tour: Peszat Premiere