Music

“Culture triumphs over evil”: Kyiv Symphony Orchestra woos Warsaw and performs for first time since invasion

Given special permission to leave their homeland, last night saw musicians from the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra take to the stage in Warsaw for their first proper performance since war began. Kyiv Symphony Orchestra/Facebook/Dina Pysarenko

Given special dispensation to leave Ukraine, the orchestra will next perform in Łódź before leaving for Germany. “These musicians are carrying an optimistic message – that culture is winning,” said Deputy PM Piotr Gliński.

Gorgeous Warsaw concert hall takes gold medal at prestigious international design awards

Consisting of a 305-person hall, a 63-person chamber as well as an organ chamber, a recording studio and 118 classrooms, the Nowa Miodowa (New Honey) concert venue at the Warsaw School of Music was noted for its ‘unique and sustainable’ design.

Majority of Poles against plan for more Polish music on radio

The majority of Poles oppose a proposal tabled by a Law and Justice MP to increase the airplay of Polish music on radio stations.

Breaking Ondine’s curse

In this episode of The Debrief, we take a look at Ondinata, a new musical release which aims to raise awareness of CHS and help a family in need…

Duo on mission to bring rich world of Polish classical music to global audience

Soprano Alexandra Nowakowski and pianist Michał Biel, are currently recording an hour-long CD to bring Polish classical music to an international audience while at the same time breaking the Chopin-only stereotype that they believe exists about the nation’s musical heritage.

Poland Day at Dubai's Expo 2020 on Tuesday

A wide array of cultural and business events, intended to present Poland as a more attractive country to visitors, are planned for Poland Day at Expo 2020 Dubai on Tuesday.

The music of Poland’s smallest minority

In this episode of The Debrief, host John Beauchamp speaks to folk musician Karolina Cicha about performing the music of Poland’s Karaim as well as other minorities from her native region of Podlasie and beyond.

Incredible story of Holocaust Survival Band told in powerful new documentary

Saul Dreier and Ruby Sosnowicz are not typical men. In 2014, approaching their tenth decade, they took the age-defying decision to set up a Klezmer ensemble so they could “sing for the 6 million who died” and spread a message of peace and love.

Street spirit: From Chopin to WWII, Poland’s shortest street has an intriguingly long history

Warsaw’s delightful little ul. Samborska (Samborska Street) is 22 metres long, 2.7 metres wide and doesn’t have a single building registered on it. It was not until 2010, almost half a century after it disappeared from the map that its street status was restored and a plaque erected in its honour.

Wunder-barn! Violinist turns old cowshed into cosy concert hall featuring Berlin chamber orchestra

The regularly sold out concerts in the village of Czachów near the historic town of Cedynia attract fans from near and far to hear international musicians playing the likes of Chopin and Beethoven in the cosy village setting.

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