The Silesian Quartet and flutist János Bálint performed a unique program at the NOSPR Chamber Hall on 15 February. The program included several rarely heard works by American composers—Snapshot: Circa 1909 by John Coriglian, A Night Piece for flute and string quartet by Arthur Foot, and Quintet for flute and string quartet by Walter Piston—as…Continue Reading Grażyna Bacewicz and Americans
The Chopin Foundation of the United States will be hosting the 10th National Chopin Piano Competition in Miami, FL from February 22 – March 1. Miami has been the home of the National Competition since 1975. Twenty six contestants from across the country will be competing in the 10th National Competition. In addition to a…Continue Reading 10th National Chopin Piano Competition
Several Polish artists from all over there opera world have been honored with nominations for the 2020 International Opera Award. The nominated artists represented the following categories: Stage Designer: Małgorzata Szczęśniak (constant collaborator of renowned stage director Krzysztof Warlikowski) Newcomer: Dariusz Przybylski (composer) Recording (Complete Opera): Moniuszko: Halka (Fryderyk Chopin Institute) Recording (Solo Recital): Jakub…Continue Reading Int’l Opera Awards Recognizes Poles
Born This Month 2 February 1909 – Grazyna BACEWICZ , composer, violinist, pianist (d. 1969) 7 February 1877 – Feliks NOWOWIEJSKI, composer, organist 8 February 1953 – Mieszko GÓRSKI, composer, teacher (active in Gdansk and Koszalin) 9 February 1954 – Marian GORDIEJUK, composer, teacher, theorist (active in Bydgoszcz) 14 February 1882 – Ignacy FRIEDMAN, pianist and composer…Continue Reading February Anniversaries