Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 12, no. 2 PMC News Fund Drive Continues Following a year of concerts, lectures and other special events celebrating the 20th anniversary of Polish Music Center at USC, in December 2005 the PMC staff launched a winter fund drive to support future activities of the Center. To date, a number of our long-time…Continue Reading February 2006
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 12, no. 1 Best Of Polish Music In 2005 Anniversaries 50th anniversary of the W. Lutosławski Philharmonic Orchestra in Wrocław: In celebration, the group toured America, performing 5 concerts in 4 cities between April 21st and 26th, featuring Mariusz Smolij, conductor and soloists: pianist Stanisław Drzewiecki and singers Jadwiga Rappé, Ewa Biegas, Piotr…Continue Reading January 2006
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 11, no. 12 PMC News Polish Independence Day Vars Gala This year, Los Angeles celebrated Polish Independence Day by recognizing a common treasure of Hollywood and Poland. In honor of the donation of manuscripts to the Polish Music Center at USC from the estate of the great composer of Polish and American pop…Continue Reading December 2005
On November 11, 2005, the USC Polish Music Center and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles presented a Gala Concert celebrating Polish Independence Day and the donation of manuscripts by Henry Vars to the PMC. The USC Thornton Jazz Orchestra with Guest Conductor Gabriel Alegría performed a selection of the original big-band numbers written by Vars in Poland and the US….Continue Reading Polish Independence Day & Henry Vars Gala Celebration
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 11, no. 11 PMC News Polish Independence Day / Vars Gala Friday, November 11, 8:00 pm Bovard Auditorium, USC Campus The Polish Music Center at USC and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Los Angeles present a Gala Concert celebrating Polish Independence Day and the donation of manuscripts by Henry…Continue Reading November 2005
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 11, no. 10 News 2005 Paderewski Lecture: Marta Ptaszyńska Award-winning Polish composer and percussionist, Marta Ptaszyńska will give this year’s Paderewski Lecture on Friday, October 14, 2005 at 8 PM in Alfred Newman Recital Hall on the USC campus. As a synesthete, whose sensory perceptions are integrated so that a visual cue can trigger an…Continue Reading October 2005
Friday, October 14, 2010 | 8:00 p.m. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC (see AHF on campus map) 3616 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA 90089 Reception to follow the concert Wednesday, October 12, 2010 | 12:10 p.m. Music @ Noon United University Church, USC (see UUCon campus map) Hoover Ave. & Jefferson Blvd. The Polish Music Center at…Continue Reading 2005: Marta Ptaszyńska
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 11, no. 9 News USC Features Polish Cellist Polish Cellist Reflects on Music Education in the US and Abroad By Judy Hartwich, Senior Associate Director Office of International Services University of Southern California This article was first featured in the OIS Newsletter, International Connections. Marek Szpakiewicz, a USC international student from Lublin, Poland, has…Continue Reading September 2005
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 11, no. 8 PMC News Looking Ahead To Fall The celebrations of the 20th Anniversary of the Polish Music Center continue this fall. We have several exciting concerts in store, featuring fantastic performers and informative speakers. Admission to all events is free. Come join us and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of…Continue Reading August 2005
Polish Music Center Newsletter Vol. 11, no. 7 PMC News Recent Donations Thanks to the generosity of friends abroad and here at home, this has been a prolific time for donations to the Polish Music Center’s recording collection. Program Director Marek Żebrowski was given many quality recordings for our CD collection during his time in Poland, thanks to: Tomasz…Continue Reading July 2005