Tag: June 2021

“Let’s Sing Poland!”—New PWM Anthology of Patriotic Songs

‘Śpiewajmy Polskę!’ [Let’s sing Poland!] is a unique songbook containing a selection of the 100 most important patriotic songs in the history of the country. Published by PMW [Polish Music Publishers], these new arrangements for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords are available on the website www.spiewajmypolske.pl. The arrangements give unlimited possibilities for people…Continue Reading “Let’s Sing Poland!”—New PWM Anthology of Patriotic Songs

Premieres by Lutosławski Quartet at NFM

The Lutosławski Quartet performed at the National Forum of Music in Wrocław on 24 June 2021. Their program included works that have entered the canon of contemporary classical music, as well as premieres of two pieces by Polish artists. The concert featured the premieres of works by the musicians of the Lutosławski Quartet: String Quartet…Continue Reading Premieres by Lutosławski Quartet at NFM

Final Concert of the “Music of our times” Program

The Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań held their last concert on June 23, 2021 as the final concert of this year’s “Music of our times” program, dedicated to Krzysztof Penderecki. Krzysztof Penderecki, an outstanding Polish composer, greatly supported the nationwide project “Music of Our Times,” seeing it as a source of opportunities…Continue Reading Final Concert of the “Music of our times” Program

2021 New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival

NYEMCF

The 2021 New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival (NYCEMF), one of the most important events in this area of creative activities, is being held from 21 June through 27 June. It will include 28 concerts, installations, lectures and workshops, all available online. The New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival is the largest showcase of electroacoustic…Continue Reading 2021 New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival

2021 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles: Save the Date

Given the good news regarding vaccination levels and statewide opening in California, the Board of Directors of the Paderewski Festival has decided to plan for an in-person Festival this year. Please save the following dates for your visit in Paso Robles: Friday, November 5 – Sunday, November 7. The Festival will begin with a Chamber…Continue Reading 2021 Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles: Save the Date

‘Roman Maciejewski: Transcriptions for Two Pianos’ CD

A volume of works by Roman Maciejewski is the third CD in a series dedicated to a type of repertoire that is rare in contemporary music; namely, transcriptions for two pianos. Performers set out to discover, first and foremost, the extraordinary space of Maciejewski’s imagination and musical fascinations. This latest volume (CD Accord) was recorded…Continue Reading ‘Roman Maciejewski: Transcriptions for Two Pianos’ CD

Warsaw Philharmonic Closes Season with Tribute to Kord

Kazimierz Kord

The symphonic concerts on June 11-12, 2021, which closed the 2020/2021 Concert Season of the Warsaw Philharmonic, were dedicated to the memory of Maestro Kazimierz Kord. The great conductor and charismatic artist held the position of General and Artistic Director of the Warsaw Philharmonic in 1977-2001. He introduced the Philharmonic to the year of its…Continue Reading Warsaw Philharmonic Closes Season with Tribute to Kord

Walicki-Popiołek Duo presents “Made in Poland” Concert

The premiere concert of the second album of the Walicki-Popiołek Duo, Made in Poland (Seis Cordas Records), took place at the Warsaw branch of PWM Edition on June 11, 2021. The program included works by Polish composers inspired by native folklore. A special project fully devoted to Polish music, the Walicki-Popiolek Duo were encouraged by…Continue Reading Walicki-Popiołek Duo presents “Made in Poland” Concert

New Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries’ Online Concert

The Music School Complex [Zespół Szkół Muzycznych] in Poznań will end the school year with a panache concert of Poland’s largest cultural institutions. This unique concert of 20th and 21st century music will be held on June 19, 2021, performed by students and presented on the Music School Complex’s YouTube channel. The concert will be…Continue Reading New Music of the 20th and 21st Centuries’ Online Concert

12th Jerzy Waldorff Summer Festival

Nearly one hundred outstanding artists will perform during the 12th Jerzy Waldorff Summer Festival, which will take place in Radziejowice Palace near Warsaw June 27 – July 4, 2021. Among the performers will be Roby Lakatos (violin), Jenö Lisztes (cymbals), Paolo Pandolfo (viola da gamba), Paweł Kowalski (piano), Jarosław Żołnierczyk (violin) and Ewa Leszczyńska (voice,…Continue Reading 12th Jerzy Waldorff Summer Festival