The 2nd edition of the Institute of Music and Dance’s program Conductor-in-Residence has introduced two new pairings of Polish conductors and ensembles: Justyna Maj / Częstochowa Philharmonic [Filharmonia Częstochowska im. Bronisława Hubermana] and Paweł Pietruszewski / Lower Silesian Philharmonic [Filharmonia Dolnośląska w Jeleniej Górze]. Justyna Maj will be a conductor-in-residence at the Częstochowa Philharmonic throughout…Continue Reading 2014 IMiT Conductors-In-Residence
Category: Newsletter
April 2014
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 20, no. 3 PMC News Slavic Soul Of Polish Jazz The Jan Jarczyk & Friends Polish Jazz concert on 29 March, 2014 at the Alfred Newman Recital Hall was a unique and eclectic mix of classical jazz and string quartet music. String quartet is not typically associated with jazz, either classical or contemporary,…Continue Reading April 2014
March 2014
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 20, no. 3 Kolberg & Panufnik Year 2014 Panufnik Centenary In March 2014 marks the centenary of acclaimed Polish composer Sir Andrzej Panufnik. Throughout the year many exciting events will take place around the world. Leading orchestras, conductors, chamber groups and soloists and radio stations in several countries and continents are planning Panufnik…Continue Reading March 2014
2014: Polish Jazz Concert
Kaper, Wars & Jarczyk Saturday, March 29, 2017 | 8:00 p.m. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC (see AHF on campus map) 3616 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA Reception following the concert Admission is FREE and open to the public Campus Parking: $10 – enter Gate 3 at Figueroa St. & McCarthy Way (Parking Structure X) Polish…Continue Reading 2014: Polish Jazz Concert
February 2014
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 20, no. 2 Panufnik Centenary In February 2014 marks the centenary of acclaimed Polish composer Sir Andrzej Panufnik. Throughout the year many exciting events will take place around the world. Leading orchestras, conductors, chamber groups and soloists and radio stations in several countries and continents are planning Panufnik performances, education events and lectures…Continue Reading February 2014
January 2014
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 20, no. 1 Remembering Wojciech Kilar… By Marek Żebrowski, PMC Director The phone rang several times before a slightly raspy voice answered with an impatient, “Hello?” on the other end. I had placed the call, hoping to convince Mr. Kilar to come to USC as a guest of honor and guest lecturer for…Continue Reading January 2014
December 2013
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 19, no. 12 PMC News Support the PMC Throughout 2014! Dear Friends of Polish Music, As 2013 draws to a close, we reflect on the many remarkable programs presented by the Polish Music Center at USC, a one-of-a-kind resource outside of Poland. From the international conference “Polish Music After 1945” and Leszek Możdżer’s…Continue Reading December 2013
November 2013
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 19, no. 10 PMC News Paderewski 2013 Youth Competition Winners The 2013 Paderewski Youth Piano Competition auditions were held at Cass Winery on Saturday, October 26. Fourteen young pianists from three Central Coast Counties (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Monterey) competed for cash prizes, the opportunity to perform at the Winners’ Concert…Continue Reading November 2013
October 2013
Polish Music Newsletter Vol. 19, no. 10 PMC News Upcoming Polish Music Events in L.A. On November 2, all fans of Polish music are invited to a private “Meet The Maestro” gathering with composer, conductor and virtuoso, Krzesimir Dębski and his wife, vocalist Anna Jurksztowicz. This sparkling evening will feature conversation with artists, an interlude performance of…Continue Reading October 2013
2013: Krzesimir Dębski
Sunday, October 20, 2013 | 7:00 p.m. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC, Los Angeles (See AHF on campus map) 3616 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA Reception to follow the concert Admission: FREE | USC Parking: $10 [Enter USC Gate #3 at McCarthy Way & Figueroa St for Parking Structure X] Celebrating the 60th birthday of one of…Continue Reading 2013: Krzesimir Dębski