Category: PMC News

UPDATED: Jazztopad ‘Great Improvisation’ series Livestreams in February

Please note: the performers originally slated for February 19 (Maniucha & Ksawery) are unable to perform due to Covid-19 quarantine—they will return to the Jazztopad lineup in May/June. Instead, the dynamic Janusz Prusinowski Kompania will be performing in the February 19 at 11:00 a.m. PST slot! See updated information below. The Jazztopad Festival, in partnership…Continue Reading UPDATED: Jazztopad ‘Great Improvisation’ series Livestreams in February

Jazztopad ‘Great Improvisation’ series Livestream

The Jazztopad Festival, in partnership with Polish Cultural Institute New York, presents The Great Improvisation series online live streamed from the National Forum of Music (NFM) in Wrocław, Poland. The series presents various faces of jazz—from bold avant-garde and daring improvisation through to the mainstream. The ideal acoustics of the NFM halls provide a perfect…Continue Reading Jazztopad ‘Great Improvisation’ series Livestream

PMC Gifts: January 2021

Muzyka Polska za Granica vol 3

Polish Music Abroad The Art Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences [IS-PAN] just published the third volume in the series, Muzyka polska za granicą [Polish Music Abroad]. The title of the latest volume, American Dream, presents in print the proceeds of the October 2019 conference in Warsaw. Entitled “American dream. Polscy twórcy za oceanem,”…Continue Reading PMC Gifts: January 2021

2020 PMC Recap ~ Please support us into 2021!

Polish Music Center logo

Dear Friends of the Polish Music Center, Before sharing the annual PMC summary and our latest news, we would first like to express hope that you and your family have not suffered any hardships or ill health during the long months of the pandemic. It has been a truly extraordinary year in almost every respect…Continue Reading 2020 PMC Recap ~ Please support us into 2021!

2020 Paderewski Festival Wrap-Up

The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles tradition continued this year in spite of pandemic-induced restrictions. By early August—when it became clear that in-person gatherings in closed spaces are not possible—the Festival Board unanimously voted to move this year’s program online. This decision also led to changes in the number of concerts and accompanying events, which…Continue Reading 2020 Paderewski Festival Wrap-Up

2020 Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition

Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles logo

The Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles announces the winners of the 2020 Youth Piano Competition. Due to the pandemic, this year’s Youth Competition auditions were held virtually and participants were invited to submit their performance by video. The jurors—Cal Poly professors India D’Avignon and Paul Woodring, and Paderewski Festival Artistic Director and USC Polish Music…Continue Reading 2020 Paderewski Festival Youth Piano Competition

Gifts to PMC: Sept 2020

In spite of the worldwide pandemic and music stages having fallen silent, our friends in the music world continue to be active and supply the Polish Music Center’s library with some well-timed gifts.  Moniuszko & Karłowicz Recording by Beczała During the last week of September, two excellent CDs had reached our mailbox—one from a local…Continue Reading Gifts to PMC: Sept 2020

2020 Paderewski Lecture: Krzysztof Meyer (virtual)

2020 Paderewski Lecturer Krzysztof Meyer

The Polish Music Center, USC, Announces the 2020 Paderewski Lecturer: Krzysztof Meyer Please join us to meet Krzysztof Meyer, one of the greatest living Polish composers, who will discuss his life and music during the 19th Annual Paderewski Lecture. Due to the pandemic and social distancing restrictions, this year’s Paderewski Lecture will be a virtual…Continue Reading 2020 Paderewski Lecture: Krzysztof Meyer (virtual)