Based in New York City since 1925, the Kosciuszko Foundation marked its 100th anniversary with a series of major events in Warsaw and Kraków during October and November. A large delegation of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, led by President and Executive Director Marek Skulimowski (shown below, left) and Chairman of the Board Alex of…Continue Reading A Century of the Kosciuszko Foundation in NY
Dr. Magdalena Baczewska, a Polish-born pianist and harpsichordist as well as Chair of the Music Performance Program at Columbia University, was recognized by the Board of Directors of the Pilsudski Institute with the Ignacy Paderewski Arts and Music Award for her distinguished contribution to promoting Polish classical music worldwide. The 2025 Gala Award Ceremony was…Continue Reading Baczewska Honored in New York
Dear Friend, This year marked the completion of the fortieth anniversary of the Polish Music Center’s presence on the USC campus. Since 1985, we have continued the work and sustained the legacy of Wanda Wilk, our founder and first director. Last fall we launched our celebrations with a concert of music by Henryk Wars, whose…Continue Reading 2025 PMC Year-In-Review