Passion according to St. The Mark of Paweł Mykietyin is both a work of great passion and a symbol of revolutionary changes in this genre. From the choice of text, based on all the Gospels and the Book of Isaiah, presenting the story on two timelines, to the embodiment of Christ with a female voice, the presence of aggressive rock and microtonality in the orchestra. The theme of the work is not only the Passion of Christ, but suffering as an element of human existence. Mykietyn combines tradition with sonoristic technique, concrete music or rock, classical singing with natural sounds of emotions, melorecitation, Sprechgesang.
Artists:
Urszula Kryger
Kasia Moś
The Katowice City Singers' Ensemble “Camerata Silesia”
„Pueri Claromontani” Boys’ and Boys’ Choir
AUKSO - Chamber Orchestra of the City of Tychy
Marek Moś - conductor
Magdalena Cielecka - narrator
Tomasz Cyz - director
Katarzyna Łuszczyk | light dir.
Monika Stolarska, Piotr Bontro | Video
Actresses/Performers:
Anna Bieżyńska
Karolina Bruchnicka
Emma Giegzno
Patrycja Grzywińska
Veronika Humaj
Alicia Juszkiewicz
Angelika Kurowska
Anastasia Małocha
Alexandra Piotrowska
Karina Rezner
21 November 2024 / 19:30
National Philharmonic, Warsaw
Arvo Pärt
Da pacem Domine for choir and a cappella
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Fratres for saxophone quartet
Paweł Łukaszewski
Aaronic Blessing for two mixed choir and a cappella
Gija Kanczeli
Amao omi for mixed choir and saxophone quartet
The compositions of Arvo Pérta and Gia Kanczeli are imbued with a deep reflection on the meaning of life, touching on universal issues of human experience. Their ubiquitous minimalism creates a space for introspection and meditation, allowing for a focus that carries with it the element of metaphysics. In the context of contemporary conflicts, unrest, and even fashionable trends of mindfulness, this music allows us to focus on what is really important and beautiful. It opens up a space for the listener to reflect on his own life and the world around him. Fratres Arvo Pérta, one of his most famous works, has had many arrangements for various instrumental compositions. The string quartet version is unique: it enhances the song's hypnotizing and transcendent sound, opening up new possibilities for interpretation. The title of Amao Omi Gii's work in Georgian means "war of the senseless." It reflects the composer’s commitment to spreading pacifism and reflections on human brutality and the absurdity of war.
Contractors:
The Katowice City Singers' Ensemble "Camerata Silesia”
Anna Szostak - conductor
Nemesis Saxophone Quartet:
Lukasz Dyczko - soprano saxophone
Oskar Rzyzewski - alto saxophone
Karol Mastalerz - tenor saxophone
Wojciech Chalupka - baritone saxophone
November 16th, 2024 / 7:30 p.m.
NOSPR, Katowice
Concert „V-th do not kill”
Concert on the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko
Programme:
Marcin Zdunik - Litany to the Heart of Jesus „Cor Jesu” for solo voice, choir and orchestra
Samuel Barber - Agnus Dei
Ola Gjeilo - Serenity (O Magnum Mysterium) for choir and cello
Tomasz Bojarczuk:
- Psalm 25 „To You I lift up my soul”
- Psalm 96 „Sing to the Lord a new song”
Conductors:
Soloists:
Olga Bończyk
Karolina Kram-Chojnacka
Maciej Miecznikowski
Stanislaw Zyskowski
Marcin Zdunik - cello
Slawek Kosinski - guitar
The Katowice City Singers' Ensemble „Camerata Silesia”
Anna Szostak - conductor of choir
Hubert Kowalski - conductor
Narratives:
Agnieszka Wawrzkiewicz
Marcin Kwasny
20.10.2024 / 5 p.m.
Academic Church of St. The Holy Spirit, Toruń