The Festival of 20th Century Music is a new highlight on the schedule of the Lower Silesia Philharmonic in Jelenia Góra. This series of concerts was launched already in June and continues through this month. A concert on Oct. 3 celebrated the centenary of Sir Andrzej Panufnik with a performance of his Tragic Overture, Piano Concerto and Sinfonia Sacra. Maciej…Continue Reading New 20th Cent. Music Festival In Jelenia Góra
The annual Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles will be held November 5-9, 2014, and once again it promises to be a veritable feast of concerts, wine-tasting, fine food, and truly spectacular Fall Feast in this charming Central Coast town. In addition to the regular musical programs presented in several different venues, a few extra attractions…Continue Reading 2014 Paderewski Festival In Paso Robles: Music, Dance and Wine!
From October 3-12, the ISCM Polish Section together with the Municipality of Wrocław, the Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra and the Wrocław Opera presents the ISCM World Music Days in Wrocław. World Music Days is celebration of contemporary music and twenty-first century music hosted by a different city each year. Brought to life by the International Society…Continue Reading ISCM World Music Days
Using rare documentary footage and materials from a number of libraries around the world, Wiesław Dąbrowski’s Paderewski: The Man of Action, Success and Famepresents the history of the great Polish patriot, world-famous pianist and composer, statesman, diplomat, politician and philanthropist who was one of the transformative figures in the modern era. This documentarycontinues to garner…Continue Reading Paderewski Wins Around The World
‘Neoarte’ New Music Spectrum is a festival presenting the most interesting trends in contemporary music by combining artists from different cultures and arts. Intriguing and unusual events offer a chance to experience music that stimulates new areas of our senses and enriches our perspective on the world. This year’s Festival—held from October 3-5, 2014 in…Continue Reading III Neoarte Festival
The Anna and Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz Museum in Stawisko (pictured above) is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary this year, and its annual ‘Musical Confrontations’ Festival marks its fifteenth year as well. In celebration, a series of concerts, lectures and discussion forums is scheduled throughout the month of October, illustrating the importance of this charming manor house within…Continue Reading XV ‘Musical Confrontations’ Festival At Stawisko
The sounds of the fourth International “Musical Spaces” [Muzyczne Przestrzenie] Chamber Music Festival resonated in several churches, castles and palaces throughout the Wielkopolska region from September 12-28, 2014. In addition to the Festival’s tribute to Sir Andrzej Panufnik on his centenary, works by Johannes Brahms and Max Bruch as well as those by Józef Nowakowski…Continue Reading ‘Musical Spaces’ In Wielkopolska
The Second Accordion Festival was held September 25-29 in Kraków, featuring artists from Poland, the Ukraine, Slovakia and Norway. Besides a number of concerts, a variety of master classes and exhibits for young accordion players were held. The Festival also featured a competition for a brief video ad promoting accordion music as well as a…Continue Reading II Accordian Festival In Kraków
The 15th Annual Polish Film Festival in Los Angeles kicks off with its exciting invitation-only Gala Opening on October 7. This “Holiday of Polish Cinema” will continue celebrating the greatest achievements of Polish filmmakers through October 16, 2014, with screenings in North Hollywood, West L.A., and Northridge. Below are the music-related films that will be…Continue Reading Music At Polish Film Festival In L.A.
Most recently seen in California at the 2013 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles, Wiesław Dabrowski’s film Paderewski: The Man of Action, Success and Fame has been nominated for the Main Competition at the 2014 Documentary Film Festival in Miami. The film will be screened during the Festival on September 12 at the Willow Theatre in…Continue Reading Paderewski: Man Of Action… At Miami Doc Film Festival