Arabæsque: a musical journey with pianist Marouan Benabdallah

A Musical Bunch

FeNek is occasionally visited by a musical gang. So what is it? Well, a gang is a group of people who like and respect each other and are harmonious, not only at concerts. Every meeting brings new musical adventures: together they figure out how to give each other a tune, tap out a rhythm or catch a harmony, while asking each other strange questions. ‘Do tigers eat irises?’ ‘Which is better to have: feathers or quills?’ ‘Who’s the mysterious pumpkin eater?’ As you may have guessed, this is quite a crazy bunch, but they’re also sensitive and attentive to lyrical, romantic sounds... played, for example, on the piano. If you’d like to join the musical gang, come to the concert at the Philharmonic, and don’t forget to bring along... a hand-made drum. Bring to the concert… a hand-made drum

A Musical Bunch

FeNek is occasionally visited by a musical gang. So what is it? Well, a gang is a group of people who like and respect each other and are harmonious, not only at concerts. Every meeting brings new musical adventures: together they figure out how to give each other a tune, tap out a rhythm or catch a harmony, while asking each other strange questions. ‘Do tigers eat irises?’ ‘Which is better to have: feathers or quills?’ ‘Who’s the mysterious pumpkin eater?’ As you may have guessed, this is quite a crazy bunch, but they’re also sensitive and attentive to lyrical, romantic sounds... played, for example, on the piano. If you’d like to join the musical gang, come to the concert at the Philharmonic, and don’t forget to bring along... a hand-made drum. Bring to the concert… a hand-made drum

Guest performance Musical journey across all continents

The National Orchestral Institute / NOSPR Academy / A musical journey around the world

What does music by Golijov, Bartók, Lutosławski and Copland have in common? Despite coming from various parts of the world, each of those 20th-century composers remained close to the musical traditions of their country.The evening will be framed in works by representatives of both Americas. Opening the concert, Osvaldo Golijov’s Last Round will transport the audience to Argentina, in order to pay a musical homage to the great Astor Piazzolla. Although the piece was written for strings, one can also hear numerous references to the sound of the bandoneon. Furthermore, there will be no dearth of the passion and sensuality characteristic for the Argentinian tango. New Yorker Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring, in turn, is one of the most iconic examples of 20th-century music of the United States. The work crowns the ballet trilogy initiated by Billy the Kid and continued in Rodeo, in which the composer draws upon folk traditions and national myths.The works from across the pond will find their counterpoint in the diversity of European music to be heard in Witold Lutosławski’s Little Suite for chamber orchestra, inspired by folk melodies of the Rzeszów region, and Béla Bartók’s The Miraculous Mandarin, a composition replete with energy and expressionist dramatism, born from a fascination with the “underground” world filled with passion and contrasts. In the chamber version, arranged by Joolz Gale, Bartók’s piece gains a particular sonic clarity and intensity. Moreover, the concert will constitute the Polish premiere of this arrangement, performed by the young artists of the NOSPR Academy and musicians of the Maryland National Orchestral Institute + Festival.The concert showcasing young artists’ talents is a unique opportunity to discover music rooted in the past, yet sounding exceptionally modern.Julia Broniowska

Pianist Series: Bruce Liu

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

Pianist Saskia Giorgini: Liszt

For lovers of chamber music the Recital Hall is the venue of choice. You can hear the musicians breathe and you can practically touch them. This hall is also cherished by musicians for its beautiful acoustics and direct contact with the audience. In the Recital Hall you can hear the best musicians of our time. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Recital Hall for yourself!

Pianist Series: Alexander Gavrylyuk

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

Pianist Series: Khatia Buniatishvili

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!

Pianist Series: Krystian Zimerman

The Concertgebouw’s famous Main Hall is one of the best concert halls in the world, well-known for its exceptional acoustics and special atmosphere. In the Main Hall, you will feel history. Here, Gustav Mahler conducted his own compositions, as did Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky. Sergei Rachmaninoff played his own piano concertos in the Main Hall. This is also where musicians such as Leonard Bernstein, Vladimir Horowitz and Yehudi Menuhin gave legendary performances. Right up to now, the Main Hall offers a stage to the world’s best orchestras and musicians. Buy your tickets now and experience the magic of the Main Hall for yourself!