by Marek Zebrowski I devoted my entire life to editorial work—that is to helping other authors avoid the improper use of words. Because, I think, words are the most important thing we have. -Teresa Chylińska, from the interview “O wszystkim z kulturą” with Polskie Radio Dwójka [undated] With great sadness and much regret, we note…Continue Reading The Lady Is Not for Turning
Philanthropist and civil servant Thaddeus “Tad” Taube passed away on September 13, 2025 at the age of 94, at his home in San Mateo County, California. Born in Kraków in 1931, he left Poland with his family before the outbreak of World War II, and dedicated his life and philanthropy to furthering the Polish-Jewish dialogue…Continue Reading Honoring Tad Taube
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
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)
On May 16th, Jadwiga Rappé, an outstanding Polish soprano, mentor to many remarkable musicians, and our dear Friend, passed away. She will remain in our memory as an exceptional interpreter of music from all eras. With her talent, skills, and artistic passion, she was an extraordinary and fascinating person. We will miss her dearly, though…Continue Reading Jadwiga Rappé Obituary
By: Marek Zebrowski Artistic creativity, boundless imagination, indomitable courage to explore topics and worlds unknown, and infinite fascination with almost everything that surrounded him throughout his life does not even come close to describing David Lynch, my dear friend of some twenty-five years. Looking back to a dark and chilly December evening in Łódź, just…Continue Reading Polish Night Music: Remembering David Lynch
With great sadness we announce the passing of Robert J. Vars, the son of the great Polish composer of film and symphonic music, Henryk Wars. Born on March 10, 1934, in Warsaw as Robert Józef Warszawski, he celebrated his 90th birthday earlier this year and died in Los Angeles after a brief illness on November…Continue Reading A Life in Music and Law
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Janusz Olejniczak, a monumental figure in Polish music. Olejniczak, a virtuoso pianist, teacher, and advocate for Chopin’s music, passed away on October 20, 2024 at the age of 72. Born in Wrocław in 1952, Janusz Olejniczak’s talent was apparent from an early…Continue Reading In Memoriam: Janusz Olejniczak (1952–2024)
Obituary by Marek Zebrowski Jan A. P. Kaczmarek, a prolific composer of film scores in Poland and Hollywood, died on May 21, 2024. He was 71 years old. Born on April 29, 1953, in Konin in western Poland, Kaczmarek pursued music and law, graduating in 1977 from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań. By the…Continue Reading The Music Remains…
We regret to inform our readers that Ewa Podleś, the great Polish opera singer, passed away on January 19, 2024 at the age of 71. Possessing a beautiful and rare true contralto voice with a range of three-plus octaves, Ewa Podleś sang in the most prestigious houses around the world—Teatro alla Scala, Deutsche Oper Berlin,…Continue Reading Obituary: Ewa Podleś, an Opera Legend