Category: News

Kallay Performs Zebrowski at Boston Court in LA

On Saturday, September 27, Grammy®-nominated pianist and Piano Spheres Core Artist Aron Kallay will perform at the Boston Court in Pasadena, presenting an evening of solo piano music. His program features works by Beethoven, Prokofiev, Liszt, Messiaen, Brahms, PMC Director Marek Zebrowski, and others. Notably, Kallay will perform Zebrowski’s Capriccio notturno (2025), which he premiered…Continue Reading Kallay Performs Zebrowski at Boston Court in LA

Stanisław Soyka (1959–2025): Obituary

Stanisław Soyka, renowned Polish musician, has died at the age of 66. Known for his distinctive voice and emotional interpretations, Soyka blended jazz, pop, soul, classical music and sung poetry, becoming one of the most celebrated interpreters of Polish song. Born in Żory and educated in Gliwice, he debuted at the Jazz Jamboree festival at…Continue Reading Stanisław Soyka (1959–2025): Obituary

2025 Serocki Int’l Composers’ Competition

The Polish Society for Contemporary Music [Polskie Towarzystwo Muzyki Współczesnej] invites international submissions for the 19th Kazimierz Serocki International Composers’ Competition, which is held under the honorary patronage of the Polish Composers’ Union [Związek Kompozytorów Polskich, or ZKP]. The deadline for applications is October 1, 2025. This year’s competition focuses on chamber works for ensembles…Continue Reading 2025 Serocki Int’l Composers’ Competition

SPMK in US & Kraków in September

Our colleagues at the Polish Chamber Musicians’ Association [Stowarzyszenie Polskich Muzyków Kameralistów, or SPMK] have a very busy fall planned for this year, starting with a September full of offerings across the globe. Beginning in New York City, members of the SPMK will perform two concerts celebrating primarily works by Polish-Jewish composers. First on September…Continue Reading SPMK in US & Kraków in September

Chyrzyński Honored & PMC Spring Concert Preview

Polish composer Marcel Chyrzyński was recently recognized with two Silver Medals at the prestigious Global Music Awards (USA), in the category of Contemporary Classical – Composer. In March 2025, Chyrzyński was awarded for works featured on the album Marcel Chyrzyński – Chamber Works (DUX 2001), recorded by Piotr Lato (clarinet), Wojciech Koprowski (violin), Jan Kalinowski…Continue Reading Chyrzyński Honored & PMC Spring Concert Preview

Rafał Zapała (1975–2025)

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of composer Rafał Zapała. Born in 1975, he was a vital part of Poland’s musical community—an esteemed colleague and friend to many. Known for his boundless creativity and tireless activity, he contributed to numerous collaborative projects and was an important figure on the contemporary…Continue Reading Rafał Zapała (1975–2025)

‘IMAGINE – Culture Without Borders’ 2025 Festival

The upcoming 2nd edition of the IMAGINE – Culture Without Borders Festival, taking place from August 14 to 17, 2025 in Kazimierz Dolny in Poland, will bring together artists from around the world for a series of concerts and exhibitions highlighting intercultural dialogue through the arts. The festival program features a wide range of performances,…Continue Reading ‘IMAGINE – Culture Without Borders’ 2025 Festival

Ptaszyńska’s Music on Recordings and Stage

In early July, an album devoted entirely to the works of Marta Ptaszyńska was released on the Naxos label. Entitled “M. Ptaszyńska: Double Concerto / Concerto grosso / SE-TA” (Naxos 8.579173), the album includes the following of composer’s works: According to the composer, “it is an excellent performance with outstanding soloists and excellent orchestra of…Continue Reading Ptaszyńska’s Music on Recordings and Stage

Aga Zaryan in Concert – August 9, LA

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., acclaimed Polish jazz vocalist Aga Zaryan will appear live in concert at Kulak’s Woodshed in North Hollywood, California. Presented by the Paderewski Music Society and Moonrise Press, this special event marks the first public performance of material from Picking Up the Pieces 2, Zaryan’s upcoming album featuring…Continue Reading Aga Zaryan in Concert – August 9, LA

2025 Karol Szymanowski Music Festival

The 48th Karol Szymanowski Music Festival will take place in Zakopane, Poland, from July 25 to August 3, 2025, with this year’s edition centered around the theme of the fugue. The program, curated by Artistic Director Piotr Sałajczyk, highlights Szymanowski’s Symphony No. 2, featuring a final fugue movement to be performed by the Beethoven Academy…Continue Reading 2025 Karol Szymanowski Music Festival