After 10 years of working together, the Kwadrofonik Ensemble—comprised of pianists Emilia Sitarz and Bartłomiej Wąsik and percussionists Magdalena Kordylasińska and Miłosz Pękala—is organizing the first edition of the Kwadrofonik Festival. Held from September 4 – 6, 2015 in various studios of Polish Radio in Warsaw, this contemporary chamber music marathon will present works created…Continue Reading Kwadrofonik Festival
Category: 09. September 2015
La Folle Journée – Szalone Dni Muzyki
La Folle Journée is an international festival held annually since 1995, founded by René Martin – organizer of numerous festivals and concerts of classical music around the world. He is also the founder of the Centre de Realisations et d’Etudes Artistiques à Nantes (C.R.E.A.). The La Folle Journée Festival presents classical music at the highest possible…Continue Reading La Folle Journée – Szalone Dni Muzyki
Jan Kiepura Festival
The 49th Jan Kiepura Festival was held in Krynica-Zdrój on August 8-16, 2015. The program included the performances of The Gypsy Baron by the Kraków Opera artists, I have a dream by the Gliwice Music Theatre, vocalists Beata Rybotycka and Jacek Wojcicki, Małgorzata Walewska with Motion Trio, and many more. During the 8-day festival, more…Continue Reading Jan Kiepura Festival
August Premieres In France
The Fifteenth International Festival of Music in Catalonia was held in the small but artistically significant town of Céret in southern France, from August 20-23. Organized annually since its inception with heartfelt dedication by Polish composer and resident of the area, Joanna Bruzdowicz, who also serves as the Festival’s Artistic Director, this year’s program spotlighted…Continue Reading August Premieres In France
Star-Studded Lineup For Chopin Summer Festival
During the second half of August, music by Chopin and several other Polish composers resonated throughout Warsaw and its environs. Chopin and His Europe Festival had once again brought top talents and interesting programming to the Polish capital, launching this year’s edition with the August 15 concert at the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall where pianist Nikolai…Continue Reading Star-Studded Lineup For Chopin Summer Festival