This month we received several wonderful publications from good friends of the Polish Music Center. Dr. Paweł Freus, Senior Research Specialist from Muzeum Ghetta Warszawskiego (The Warsaw Ghetto Museum) gifted us with 4 books pertaining to the history of Jewish communities in Poland. These publications include: In addition to these publications, Tomasz Wiśniewski from POLONICA…Continue Reading PMC Gifts: November 2024
Month: November 2024
Śląsk Ensemble: Silent Night USA Tour 2024
The Stanisław Hadyna Song and Dance Ensemble “Śląsk” is set to embark on its Silent Night USA Tour 2024, bringing examples of the vibrant traditions and rich heritage of Poland to audiences across the United States this December. The “Śląsk” ensemble blends the essence of Silesian folklore with national and sacred music traditions. Since its…Continue Reading Śląsk Ensemble: Silent Night USA Tour 2024
A Life in Music and Law
With great sadness we announce the passing of Robert J. Vars, the son of the great Polish composer of film and symphonic music, Henryk Wars. Born on March 10, 1934, in Warsaw as Robert Józef Warszawski, he celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this year and died in Los Angeles after a brief illness on November…Continue Reading A Life in Music and Law
Sinfonia Toronto & Zamara Perform Chopin and More
On November 8, Sinfonia Toronto will present a concert program highlighting Fryderyk Chopin’s Polish Songs in a new orchestration by Jakub Kowalewski. This performance will feature Polish soprano Dominika Zamara, an accomplished vocalist known for her work in opera and art song performances across Europe and the Americas. The concert will also include Kalinnikov’s Serenade…Continue Reading Sinfonia Toronto & Zamara Perform Chopin and More