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The world premiere of Paul Lukaszewski's Requiem in Krakow
2014-10-29
On the 31st of October in Kraków the Orchestra and Choir of the Kraków Philharmonic, directed by Michał Dworzyński and conducted by Teresa Majka-Pacanek, with the following soloists: Maria Boberska (soprano), and Jarosław Bręk (bass) premièred a symphony version of Requiem – an opus whose version for chamber orchestra was enthusiastically received by the audience during its first performance in Presteigne in August of this year.
Requiem was also presented by Hertford College Choir&Orchestra directed by Nick Graham. The composition took place in Hertford College Chapel Sunday the 9th of November 2014, 5,45 PM
The Festival of Polish Music in Spain
2014-10-27
Between the 17th and the 31st of October 2014 works by Wojciech Kilar (Orawa), Karol Szymanowski (String Quartet No. 2 Op. 56), Fryderyk Chopin and Mieczysław Karłowicz (Serenade for string orchestra) will be performed in small towns of Catalonia with their great concert halls and experienced audience.
Polish people in the United States of America
2014-10-24
In November we could hear music of Polish composers in the United States.
Szymanowski's works finally gathered
2014-10-23
PWM Edition has just finished its works on the source edition of Karol Szymanowski’s compositions. We found him written - we leave him printed – said with emotion Teresa Chylińska- a scientific editor of book series and one of the most prominent experts of life and works of Karol from Atma.
Music for strings - New PWM Hire Library Catalogues
2014-10-16
Ladies and Gentlemen,
The string orchestra is an exceptional instrument among the rich collection of musical tools. Its seemingly homogenous sound, seemingly (again!) limited availability of tone colour variation, seemingly (once again!) lesser means of expression than those available in a symphony orchestra can be both a curse and a challenge for composers and performers alike. For an inept artist it will definitely be the former. A real master, however, will be able to release an incredible palette of sonoristic value, a wide range of melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, dynamic and technical means and a countless amount of expressive nuance from this stringed sound organism. The string orchestra has yet another advantage – it is, in a sense, a pragmatical instrument: mobile, widely available, easily supported in the economical sense. Perhaps this is why string ensembles are becoming more and more popular.
Short musical forms 1'-10' - Music on hire
2014-10-16
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Putting together an artistically interesting concert programme is a big challenge. It requires not only an excellent knowledge of musical literature but most of all, a talent for showing the unobvious connections between the works presented and their creators as well as the ability to create a remarkable sound narration. However, besides the musical valour, what is often, most important for programme directors is the actual duration time of the composition. Short works are particularly sought after – concise in form, serving as an attractive opening or finale of a concert – works which correspond with those that are longer musical statements and are able to complement them or stand in opposition.
Paweł Mykietyn's new composition in Paris
2014-10-13
The first performance Hommage à Oscar Dawicki for Paul Mykietyn’s symphony orchestra took place in Paris the 10th of October 2014. The work was commissioned by Radio France and performed by the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Darrella Anga.
"My Piano" - new CD of Paweł Mykietyn
2014-10-13
A new album of Paweł Mykietyn’s piano music entitled "My Piano" is now released.
Three premières of Paweł Łukaszewski's compositions.
2014-10-13
In October as many as three compositions by Paweł Łukaszewski will be performed for the first time: Laudate Dominum was first performed (October 11, Wroclaw) and Litany de Sanctis Martyribus (October 11, Slubice). Requiem in a version for chamber orchestra will be held on the 31th of October 2014 in Krakow.
Mikołaj Górecki's “Arioso e furioso” and “Glory”'s première
2014-10-13
On the 11th of October in Silesia two premières of Mikołaj Górecki's works took place: in Tychy
Arioso and furioso - concerto for guitar, string orchestra and percussion and in Bielsko-Biała Glory for mixed choir and string orchestra.
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Frequent guest of the world’s most famous music venues (New York’s Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw, London’s Royal Albert Hall and BBC Proms, Vienna’s Musikverein and Konzerthaus), in February 2021 Bomsori signed an exclusive contract with the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label. As of this year, she also bears the honourable title of ambassador of Grażyna Bacewicz’s music, which she performs worldwide, promoting the legacy of Poland’s most important woman composer.
The 4CD album featuring songs and instrumental works by the Silesian master goes on sale as of 8 November. Released by the ANAKLASIS music label, it will be premiered on 3 December during a special PWM Edition concert held as part of the 12th International Days of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki at the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice.
The esteemed American-Canadian jazz musician Michael Bates, his Acrobat Ensemble and the Lutosławski Quartet will perform three concerts in Poland in November. The repertoire will include material recorded by the musicians on the album METAMORPHOSES: VARIATIONS ON LUTOSŁAWSKI, released by ANAKLASIS in the REVISIONS series.
The artists have already successfully presented it at Lincoln Center and Barbès Jazz Club in New York. In autumn 2024 we will have the opportunity to hear them live for the first time in Poland: 14.11 - Krakow, 15.11 - Lublin, 17.11 - Wroclaw.
The Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw invites to the inaugural session of the biennial International Digital Musicology Conference, which will be held 23–25 October 2024, at the Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw, Poland. The conference focuses on the integration of digital technologies into musicological research, with a special emphasis on introducing digital tools and methods to the Polish academic community, where digital musicology has not yet been widely adopted.
Although Ludomir Różycki - one of the most important representatives of Young Poland - enjoyed spectacular success as a composer during his lifetime, his works are rarely included in concert programmes today. It is therefore worth remembering his exceptional art.
Aleksander Nowak continues his original cycle of compositions that enter into a dialogue with most recent Polish literary works. The album premiere of his opera based on Marcin Wicha’s Nike-awarded book Things I Didn’t Throw Out will take place during the AUKSODRONE festival in Tychy.
Musical themes from Coppola’s cult movie, as deconstructed and reinterpreted by this wayward duo, will be performed at a live concert accompanied by the premiere of THEMES OF DRACULA from ANAKLASIS on vinyl records.
It’ s like a game. The memory game, thanks to which you can look at a very ordinary family from an extraordinary perspective. ALBUM RODZINNY [Family album] – an opera by Jerzy Kornowicz with a libretto by Michał Rusinek – is another premiere of the ANAKLASIS label this year. This time, the record brand is expanding its audience to include the youngest listeners. The album will be released on 21st June.
A common memory game that allows us to look at an ordinary family from an unusual perspective. FAMILY ALBUM - an opera by Jerzy Kornowicz based on a libretto by Michał Rusinek - is another premiere of the ANAKLASIS. This time, the audience is expanded to include the youngest of listeners. The album will be released on June 21.
Time passes constantly, changing the world and its soundscape around us. The title IL TEMPO PASSA may be both a reflection on the impermanence of life, world and things and a piece of advice to enjoy the moment. The latest album by ANAKLASIS presents Joanna Wnuk-Nazarowa’s cameral and symphonic works from recent years. Premiere on 28 May 2024, on the composer’s 75th birthday.