On April 13, the Austrian Cultural Forum will host a program dedicated to Karol Mikuli, a student of Frederic Chopin. The concert, entitled Karol Mikuli – Forgotten Student of Chopin, a Deserving Citizen of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, will feature Mikuli’s own compositions, including Op. 16, 17 and 27, and Serenade in A flat major, Op….Continue Reading In Memory of Karol Mikuli
On March 31, Pawel Gancarczyk received the 23rd edition of the Prix des Muses award in Paris. The honor is given annually by the Foundation Singer-Polignac, distinguishing the best French-language books on jazz, and classical and traditional music. His book, La musique et la révolution de l’imprimerie, was published in September 2015 and was translated…Continue Reading Prix Des Muses for Pawel Gancarczyk
In the next installment in the “Muzyka pod Liberatorem” concert series at the Warsaw Rising Museum, soprano Olga Pasiecznik and her sister, pianist Natalia Pasiecznik, will perform compositions for children by Witold Lutosławski on April 14, 2016. The event will again be hosted by Polish Radio 2’s Barbara Schabowska, who will sit down with Elżbieta Markowska,…Continue Reading Muzyka Pod Liberatorem – Lutosławski
The Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra and violinist Kamil Skicki conducted by Mateusz Czech will perform a concert Though the Mirror of Music – Kaleidoscope of Folklore which will be held on April 14 and 15, 2016 at the Krakow Philharmonic as a part of the “Musica – Ars Amanda” cycle. “Musica – Ars Amanda” is a series of symphony concerts directed…Continue Reading Polish Folklore at Kraków Phil
After the huge success of the Polish cultural program in China organized last year by Culture.pl and the Polish Institute in Beijing, in 2016 the groups are focused on presenting Polish theatre, dance and opera productions as well as early, classical and contemporary music. This time the Chinese audiences will have a chance to see…Continue Reading Polish Music Season in China Continues
The extraordinary stories and accomplishments of 170 Polish musicians whose presence in Philadelphia influenced music in America have been published in a new book From Paderewski to Penderecki: The Polish Musician in Philadelphia by Paul Krzywicki. Paul Krzywicki, a native of Philadelphia, was a member of the Philadelphia Orchestra for thirty-three years, performing in over four thousand…Continue Reading From Paderewski to Penderecki
Songlines, one of the most important magazines devoted to world music, will showcase the rich Silesian music scene in its April 2016 edition. The included Silesian Roots sampler was created as part of a program promoting artists associated with Katowice, named a UNESCO City of Music in December 2015. The 15-track sampler ‘Silesian Roots: Best…Continue Reading Silesian Folk Music Highlighted
The Norwid Awards were established by the Mazovia Voivodeship in 2001 for outstanding works associated with the region, and has been presented annually in four categories: music, visual arts, literature and theater. The “Life’s Work” Award was established in 2005 by the Regional Government of Mazovia, as a special prize for an individual’s exceptional works, performances, or…Continue Reading Nominations for Norwid Awards
Karol Szymanowski: Correspondence, Volume 1: 1902-1919 – the first volume of a series devoted to the composer’s letters in English translation – has been published. Edited by Dr. Alistair Wightman, there are 401 letters in the first volume, which is currently only available in electronic form. This first volume covers the earliest letters dating from the composer’s…Continue Reading Szymanowski Letters in English
Organized by the Association of Polish Arts and Musicians, the world premiere of Piano Quintet by Stanisław Bromboszcz was presented at the Ignacy Jan Paderewski State Music School in Białystok on March 31. Also featured on this program of Polish composers of the younger generation was Prisma by Bartosz Kowalski and Piano Quintet by Paweł Łukaszewski. This free concert was…Continue Reading Bromboszcz Premiere