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Szymanowski Commemoration in Cairo

In collaboration with French Cultural Institute, the Cairo Symphony Orchestra gave a recital of romantic music under the baton of Ahmed El Saedi, featuring solo violinist Hossam Shehata and mezzo-soprano Katarzyna Krzyżanowska. The program included Karol Szymanowski’s Love Songs of Hafiz, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the composer’s death, as well as Philipe Hersant’s Au temps d’un rêve, Édouard Lalo’s Symphonie Espagnole,…Continue Reading Szymanowski Commemoration in Cairo

40th Anniversary of the Szymanowski Music Society

In 2017, the Karol Szymanowski Music Society is celebrating their 40 anniversary. The celebration started on March 1 in Katowice with the 20th edition of the “Evenings with music by Karol Szymanowski” Festival [Wieczory z muzyką Karola Szymanowskiego]. The 2017 “Evenings” Festival will include five monographic concerts (March 1, 8, 15, 23 and 29) performed by teachers…Continue Reading 40th Anniversary of the Szymanowski Music Society

Premieres at the Świętokrzyskie Phil

Under the honorary patronage of Ministry of Culture and National Heritage and the governor of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship and Kielce, the 25th edition of the Świętokrzystkie Voivodeship Days of Music Festival will take place from March 4–April 7 at the Świętokrzyskie Philharmonic. This year’s program includes a number of symphonic and chamber concerts, film screenings and exhibitions. The opening concert on March…Continue Reading Premieres at the Świętokrzyskie Phil

7th Festival of Premieres Polish Modern Music

From March 24-26, Katowice will once again become the capital of New Music during the Festival of Premieres Polish Modern Music. This year’s seventh edition of the festival will present premiere performances of nearly 30 works by Polish composers of various generations, from young novices to Polish leaders of the art of composition. Organized by the…Continue Reading 7th Festival of Premieres Polish Modern Music

Hendrich Premiere by Omn

On March 5, 2017, the Orkiestra Muzyki Nowej (OMN) presented a concert entitled “Matematyka i asceza” [Mathematics and Asceticism] at the NOSPR Concert Hall in Katowice. The highlight of the evening was the world premiere of Paweł Hendrich (b. 1979) – Hordiaver, which was commissioned by OMN and co-financed by the Institute of Music and Dance’s “Composer-in-Residence” program. The program…Continue Reading Hendrich Premiere by Omn

“Anders’ Army” Exhibit in LA

L.A.’s Polish church Our Lady of the Bright Mount is hosting a unique exhibition entitled “Anders’ Army,” devoted to the Polish Army General Władysław Anders as a fulfillment of a promise to his daughter, Senator Anna Maria Anders. From January 22 until February 12, the exhibition will be open to the public every Sunday from 10:00 a.m….Continue Reading “Anders’ Army” Exhibit in LA

KF in New York

In collaboration with The Isadora Duncan International Institute, Inc. (IDII), the Kosciuszko Foundation will present an evening of music and dance on the transformative power of love on February 11.  The production, “The Theater of Love,” will consist of masterpieces from the treasury of Isadora Duncan’s original dances and new works to Old Masters, accompanied by romantic…Continue Reading KF in New York

Lira at the Consulate

With the season of love afoot, the Lira Ensemble will present an evening of Polish and American love songs on February 15 at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago. The Lira Ensemble is unique in that the company performs all kinds of Polish music and dance, including popular and folk songs and dances, traditional…Continue Reading Lira at the Consulate

International Piano Forum

The 12th International Piano Forum “Bieszczady Without Borders”, organized by the Podkarpacka Foundation for the Development of Culture, will be held between February 5 – 10 in the Carpathian region. The main theme of this year’s edition is “From Bach to Penderecki.” The event aims at presenting and discussing the full range of topics that are…Continue Reading International Piano Forum

Soviet Futurism at the Warsaw Philharmonic

On February 28, the Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble will perform a program of chamber works with guest pianist Maciej Grzybowski (above) and mezzo-soprano Urszula Kryger, under the baton of Paweł Kapuła. The concert highlights constructivism and futurism in Soviet art, represented by works of genuine interest and artistic merit. These artistic trends were soon replaced by the regime with the doctrine…Continue Reading Soviet Futurism at the Warsaw Philharmonic