On October 23, 2023, during the evening gala in the Warsaw Philharmonic Hall, the Koryfeusz Polish Music Awards were presented to this year’s winners. The honorary lifetime achievement award went to Irena Santor, considered the first lady of Polish song and a performer of many unforgettable hits on the Polish music scene. Martyna Pastuszka became…Continue Reading 2023 Koryfeusz Polish Music Award Winners
A special all-Polish concert honoring the anniversary of the restoration of Poland’s sovereignty in 1918 will take place on 11 November 2023 at the Polish Museum of America (PMA) in Chicago. The music will be performed by the Cracow Duo: Kalinowski & Szlezer, with whom the American audiences are already well acquainted. Comprised of Jan…Continue Reading Nov 11 Concert with Cracow Duo at PMA in Chicago
This November marks two years since the passing of Joanna Bruzdowicz (1943-2021), one of the top Polish composers and promoters of Polish culture. Alongside Grażyna Bacewicz, Anna Maria Klechniowska, Bernardetta Matuszczak, Barbara Niewiadomska, and Marta Ptaszyńska, Bruzdowicz was one of several Polish female composers who studied with the famous Nadia Boulanger in France. Joanna Bruzdowicz…Continue Reading Czarakcziew & Kowal Honor Joanna Bruzdowicz
Bandonegro, a world-class quartet from Poland, is a group of four young and very accomplished musicians. They are Michał Główka (bandoneon/accordion), Jakub Czechowicz (violin), Marek Dolecki (piano) and Marcin Antkowiak (double bass). They specialize in traditional Argentine tango and Tango Nuevo, as well as compose their own works, blending in elements of jazz and classical…Continue Reading Bandonegro Comes to LA on North American Tour
The new Flute Concerto by Marta Ptaszyńska—well-known Polish composer who is Professor Emerita of Music and the Humanities at the University of Chicago and honoree of the PMC’s 2005 Paderewski Lecture-Recital, as well as a significant donor to our unique Manuscript Collection—was world premiered on Sunday, October 29. The premiere performance was given by flutist…Continue Reading Ptaszyńska World Premiere
For the third year in a row, the New York City based Polish violinist Kinga Augustyn is performing in Italy during the fall season. This year she is presenting two concerts with the MÁV Symphony Orchestra from Budapest. The first, on October 25 is at the historical Teatro dal Verme in Milan. The second two…Continue Reading Kinga Augustyn in Italy
On Friday evening, October 20, Duo Klavitarre—Maciej Ziemski (guitar) and Jolanta Ziemska (piano)—performed at Kosciuszko Foundation’s Washington D.C. space on O Street near the Dupont Circle. Headquartered in Bremen, Germany, Maciej and Jolanta Ziemski have performed together for over 15 years in concerts across the world.They are the creators and artistic directors of the International…Continue Reading Duo Klavitarre in DC
Media Contact: Melissa Chavez | 805.423.7163paderewskifestpaso@gmail.com The 2023 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles is pleased to announce this year’s lineup of concerts. For the first time since 2019, Thursday night concerts are back on the Festival schedule. Spotlighting leading California-based artists, the Thursday, November 2 opening concert will feature Tina Raymond Trio in an all-favorites…Continue Reading Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles: 2023 Artists
The Frost School of Music continues its partnership with the Chopin Foundation to bring us the 5th edition of the Frost Chopin Festival! This year you can look forward to unforgettable performances from leading artists Dang Thai Son, Dmitry Ablogin, Kevin Kenner, and Dean of the Frost School of Music, pianist Shelly Berg. Students of…Continue Reading 5th Frost Chopin Festival in Miami
The Polish-American community of the Los Angeles area has organized a day of Polish events in the arts district of Long Beach, California. This event is a celebration of Polish-American heritage and is also a fundraiser for the 2023 edition of the Polish Film Festival Los Angeles. The event will feature traditional Polish dance music,…Continue Reading Polish Day in LA