The 12th International Piano Forum “Bieszczady Without Borders”, organized by the Podkarpacka Foundation for the Development of Culture, will be held between February 5 – 10 in the Carpathian region. The main theme of this year’s edition is “From Bach to Penderecki.” The event aims at presenting and discussing the full range of topics that are…Continue Reading International Piano Forum
On February 28, the Warsaw Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble will perform a program of chamber works with guest pianist Maciej Grzybowski (above) and mezzo-soprano Urszula Kryger, under the baton of Paweł Kapuła. The concert highlights constructivism and futurism in Soviet art, represented by works of genuine interest and artistic merit. These artistic trends were soon replaced by the regime with the doctrine…Continue Reading Soviet Futurism at the Warsaw Philharmonic
Stany Zjednoczone Opery [The United States of Opera] is a new series of meetings dedicated to Polish Opera. Before each opera premiere in Poznań, artists, journalists and researchers will have discussions open to the public, about the subjects connected with opera and classical music in modern world. The initiator and curator of the series is Krystyna…Continue Reading United States of [Polish] Opera
Under the baton of Agnieszka Kreiner, mezzosoprano Anna Lubańska and Gorzów Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra performed at the Gorzów Philharmonic on February 10. The evening was devoted to music by three great Polish composers living at the turn of the 19th and 20th century: Zygmunt Noskowski, Karol Szymanowski and Ignacy Jan Paderewski. The program opened with Grzegorz Fitelberg’s arrangement of Szymanowski’s Etude in…Continue Reading Celebration of Polish Composers
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute has announced an open call to apply for financial support related to participation in the Classical: NEXT 2017expositions held on May 17-20, 2017 in Rotterdam. The competition is designed for music managers, promoters, editors and artistic directors of Polish festivals to present their works in conferences, showcase concerts, network meetings, and much more. The…Continue Reading Open Call for Classical: Next 2017
Polish composer, conductor, organist and teacher Feliks Nowowiejski was born 140 years ago on February 7, 1877. To celebrate the anniversary of his birth, the Feliks Nowowiejski Society from Poznań organized a series of events. The celebration was started already on December 18, 2016, with a concert in Aula UAM in Poznań. The repertoire was varied including…Continue Reading Nowowiejski 140th Birth Anniversary
On February 18, a concert of contemporary music performed by Polish Chamber Choir will take a place in the Evangelical Church in Sopot. The event will open with three pieces awarded at the 2016 MUSICA SACRA NOVA International Composers Competition, which seeks to promote sacred choir music of young composers. The competition held its 13th edition with a…Continue Reading Premieres and Contemporary Choral Music
On December 10, 2016, the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana announced the opening of their exclusive exhibition—“As She Liked It: The Shakespearean Roles of Madame Modjeska.” The exhibition pays homage to William Shakespeare on the 400th anniversary of his death by exploring the incredible life of one of his greatest interpreters, the legendary Polish actress Madame Helena…Continue Reading Shakespeare at the Bowers Museum
In Polish Catholic tradition, the Christmas spirit is continued throughout the month of January. Following those customs, the CONSONANS ensemble will present a holiday concert at the Chopin Theater in Chicago on January 14. The program will consist of both Polish and American carols and Christmas songs, performed by vocalist Barbara Panecka alongside Consonans ensemble members (Piano…Continue Reading Consonans Concert
On January 21, Mietek Szcześniak will present an evening of light and sunny Brazilian music featured in his newest album entitled “Nierówni” [Unequal/Uneven] at the Holy Trinity Church in Chicago. Alongside special guest and vocalist Grazyna Auguscik (right), the concert will be performed by a specially arranged string quartet (violin – Mark Agnor and David Belden, viola – Loretta Gillespie, cello – Jill…Continue Reading Szcześniak/Auguścik Concert in Chicago