Szymanowski/Poland/World Festival
Tuesday, March 26, 2019, 7:30 PM
Karol Szymanowski’s life included elements typical of that of a Polish intellectual living at the turn of the 20th century: growing up at a country estate, a solid education first at home and then at several academies and universities, extensive travel around Europe including obligatory trips to Italy, and many meetings with famous personalities of the era. But what sets him apart from thousands of others is his extraordinary musical talent, making Szymanowski – alongside Frederic Chopin – one of the most important Polish composers of all time. His music resounds during the festival Szymanowski/Poland/World (26-30 March) organised by the Kraków Philharmonic to commemorate its patron. The stage welcomes the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio under the baton of Agnieszka Duczmal, the Orchestra of the National Theatre in Prague led by Jaroslav Kyzlink, and Olga Pasiecznik and Adam Strug presenting songs of the Kurpie region in their traditional form and as interpreted by Szymanowski.
26.03. 2019, Tuesday, 7:30pm
SYMPHONIC CONCERT
Jan Krzysztof Broja – piano
Orkiestra Filharmonii Krakowskiej
Charles Olivieri-Munroe – conductor
KAROL SZYMANOWSKI
Symphony No. 4 “Symphonie concertante” Op. 60
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK
Symphony No. 9 in E minor “From the New World” Op. 95
27.03.2019, Wednrsday, 7:30pm
SYMPHONIC CONCERT
Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio
Agnieszka Duczmal – conductor
KAROL SZYMANOWSKI
Etude in B flat minor for string orchestra
LEV KNIPPER
Radif. Suite on Iranian Themes
GRAŻYNA BACEWICZ
Concerto for string orchestra
DMITRIJ SZOSTAKOWICZ
Chamber Symphony Op. 110 bis
28.03.2019, Thursday, 7:30pm
SYMPHONIC CONCERT
Joanna Domańska – piano
Magdalena Lisak – piano
KAROL SZYMANOWSKI
Variations on a Polish Folk Theme in B minor Op. 10
Fantasy in C major Op. 14
Harnasie Op. 55 (arr. for two pianos, premiere)
29.03.2019, Friday, 7:30pm
SYMPHONIC CONCERT
Olga Pasiecznik
Adam Strug
Harmonium Duo: Hubert Giziewski & Iwo Jedynecki
Kurpie songs – sources and inspirations
30.03.2019, Saturday, 6:00pm
SYMPHONIC CONCERT
Janusz Wawrowski – violin
Orchestra of the National Theater in Prague
Jaroslav Kyzlink – conductor
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK
Overture to the Opera The Devil and Kate
The Wild Dove Op. 110
KAROL SZYMANOWSKI
Violin Concerto No. 2 Op. 61
LEOŠ JANÁČEK
Taras Bulba
Kraków Philharmonic Hall
ul. Zwierzyniecka 1
Besides their weekly symphony concerts, the Kraków Philharmonic also organises master recitals and educational concerts for children and young people.
The Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic Hall in Kraków was the first philharmonic to open in Poland after the Second World War. Besides the weekly symphony concerts, it organises master recitals and educational concerts for children and young people, while the summer meetings with music assume the form of chamber concerts of slightly lighter character. A hallmark of the Kraków Philharmonic repertoire is its programme of oratorios, which the Philharmonic can present thanks to its extensive and varied lineup: the orchestra, mixed choir, and boys choir. The Kraków Philharmonic has become recognised for its promotion of the works of Karol Szymanowski in Poland and abroad.
The Philharmonic Hall frequently hosts concerts by special guests, for example, at major festivals.
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