11 LISTOPADA - JAGODA SOKOŁOWSKA O'DONOVAN | ROBERT SKIERA
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In the beautiful interior of the Fryderyk Concert Hall, lit only by candlelight, we will listen to Fryderyk Chopin's performed by extraordinary artists - outstanding musicians of our time.
In addition to Fryderyk Chopin's compositions, the concert program will also include works by other composers, those who inspired Fryderyk Chopin (including Jan Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven), composers from the circle of European romantic music (including Ferenc Liszt, Joseph Elsner, Stanisław Moniuszko), as well as later artists.
The concerts are two-part recitals lasting approximately 60 minutes, based on the idea of salon musical meetings popular in the 19th century.
During the concert break, we will offer you a glass of sparkling wine.
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FRYDERYK CHOPIN'S PIANO WORKS, AS WELL AS HIS YOUNG SONGS.
WE WILL ALSO HEAR THE SONGS OF MIECZYSŁAW MONIUSZKO CREATOR OF THE NATIONAL OPERA AND MIECZYSŁAW KARŁOWICZ.
Jagoda Sokołowska- O’Donovan - soprano
Winner of the first prizes at Polish and international music competitions. The outstanding Polish critic and humanist Jerzy Waldorff wrote: “Responsibility for the state of the musical life of Polish stages requires me to send these few words to you, who contribute to Polish culture … I recommend this exceptionally talented artist … an outstanding musical personality” For you Jagoda Sokołowska- O'Donovan sings songs by Fryderyk Chopin and other Polish composers in The Fryderyk Concert Hall.
Robert Skiera - piano
A well-known Polish soloist and chamber musician, a graduate of the Warsaw University of Music in 1988 in the piano class of Alicja Paleta-Bugaj and the chamber music class of Barbara Halska. After receiving his diploma, he started working at his alma mater as an assistant professor in the chamber music department, working closely with Piotr Paleczny, performing with famous Polish musicians and actors. Has received many excellent reviews all over the world.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the concert.
Concert program
FRYDERYK CHOPIN
- Polish songs op. 74
- no. 1 „A Maiden’s wish”
- no. 16 „Lithuanian song”
- no. 3 „Troubled waters”
- Prelude in D-flat major op. 28 no. 16 „Raindrop”
- Waltz in E-flat major op. 18
- Waltz in c-sharp minor op. 64 no. 2
- Scherzo in c-sharp minor op. 39
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- Polish songs op. 74
- no. 11 „The lovers”
- no. 2 „Spring”
- no. 8 „My beloved”
- Etude in c minor op. 10 no. 12 „Revolutionary”
- Mazurka in a minor op. 68 no. 2
- Etude in f minor op. 10 no. 9
- Polonaise in A-flat major op. 53 „Heroic”
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Please note that the concert program is subject to change
