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NEW: Music works: Krzysztof Penderecki, "Symphony no. 5 'Korean' " commissioned by the International Cultural Society of Korea, "Polish Requiem" - each part of it were to be devoted to people or events associated with the Polish tragedies of the period 1970-80; Witold Lutosławski, "Trois poèmes d'Henri Michaux" commissioned by Slavko Zlatić, director of the Zagreb Radio Choir. Classics of Polish cinema: "Aktorzy prowincjonalni / Provincial actors", dir. Agnieszka Holland, 1978; "Paciorki jednego różańca / The beads of one rosary", dir. Kazimierz Kutz, 1979. Essays on Polish art: "Critical Art - selected issues" by Izabela Kowalczyk.
2008: THE YEAR OF ZBIGNIEW HERBERT: "[...] In an age of crisis of values and painful despair, he stood firmly by his principles..." - on the 10th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest Polish poets, the Sejm declared 2008 the Year of Zbigniew Herbert. Programme of the Year of Herbert...
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50TH "JAZZ JAMBOREE" INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
Warsaw, October 29 - December 7, 2008
The first Festival, known simply as Jazz '58, was held in September of 1958. This year's jubilee edition guests include Michel Legrand, Al Jarreau, Arturo Sandoval among others. More information with a full program on pages www.jazz-jamboree.pl (in Polish).
HERBERTIAN DEBATES
Warsaw, February - December 2008
9th debate: December 3, 2008, at 5:00 pm
9th debate: December 3, 2008, at 5:00 pm
The National Library has been holding 9 monthly Herbertian Debates. The debates are open to the general public, and are devoted to different aspects of the poet's life and work. Ninth debate has been titled Kochanowski or Słowacki?...
programme of the Year of Herbert...
THE POLISH YEAR IN ISRAEL
Spring 2008 - Spring 2009
The Polish Year in Israel 2008-2009 was opened in Tel Aviv on 9 April, 2008, with the performance of Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini, directed by Mariusz Treliński, featuring Israeli's soloists and ballet, as well as the Rishon LeZion orchestra conducted by Daniel Inbal. More information on the project could be found on pages Polish Year in Israel 2008-2009...
Sweden, Gothenburg, November 23 - December 19, 2008
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute wishes to invite you to the exhibition of works made as part of the Polish-Israeli documentary workshops March 68. Farewells and Returns devoted to the March '68 events in Poland...
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Called 'Korean', even though the name does not appear on the score, Krzysztof Penderecki's Symphony no. 5 was commissioned by the International Cultural Society of Korea for the 50th anniversary of liberation of Korea from the Japanese occupation, and was premiered by the Korean Radio Symphony Orchestra under the composer on 14th August 1992.
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A music interpretation of the texts of the Latin funeral mass (missa pro defunctis), Krzysztof Penderecki's Polish Requiem for four solo voices, mixed choir and symphony orchestra (1980-1984-1993) evokes the rich tradition of the genre, borrowing from what was typical of the former ages and styles of music as well as invoking the centuries-old music symbols of death.
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Krzysztof Penderecki's VIOLA CONCERTO was commissioned in 1983 by the government of Venezuela to mark the bicentenary of birth of Simon Bolivar, the South American hero of the struggle for independence.
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Written in 1973, Krzysztof Penderecki's First Symphony was premiered in Peterborough by one of the world's best orchestras, the London Symphony Orchestra, under the composer, in June of that year.
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Lutosławski composed his TROIS POÈMES D'HENRI MICHAUX in 1962-3. His first commission from abroad (from Slavko Zlatić, director of the Zagreb Radio Choir), it was premiered at the Music Biennale Zagreb contemporary music festival on 9th May 1963.
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now in Poland
all over the country, 2008
There will be both national and local projects celebrating the Prince of Poets: debates, exhibitions, performaces, international scentific conference. A list of members of the Organizing Committee...
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January - December 2008
On the 10th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest Polish poets, the Sejm [lower house of parliament] adopted a resolution, passed by acclamation, on declaring 2008 the Year of Zbigniew Herbert...
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Krakow, The Gallery of the Polish Art of the Twentieth Century, permanent exhibition
Krakow, The Hipolit Mansion, permanent exhibition
A permanent exhibition titled MIESZCZAŃSKI DOM / A BOURGEOIS HOME at the Kamienica Hipolitów (Hipolit Mansion) - one of the branches of the Historical Museum of the City of Krakow...
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Warsaw, Centre for Contemporary Art at Ujazdowski Castle, permanent exhibition
A project designed by renowned Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata. REKONSTRUKCJA / RECONSTRUCTION consisted of adapting a 19th century cellar - once used as a water reservoir - located in the square in front of Ujazdowski Castle...
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Warsaw, Centre for Contemporary Art Ujazdowski Castle, permanent exhibition
Poznań, Citadel, permanent installation
Polish culture over the world
Germany, Uhyst and Boxberg, 12 July 2008 - until 2009
The public projects of ÜBER TAGE/ ABOVE GROUND take place in one of Germany's largest former brown coal mining sites, located between the city of Dresden and the Polish border...
Sweden, Gothenburg, November 23 - December 19, 2008
The Adam Mickiewicz Institute wishes to invite you to the exhibition of works made as part of the Polish-Israeli documentary workshops March 68. Farewells and Returns devoted to the March '68 events in Poland...
Nottingham, 31 October - 14 December 2008
"Prison these days begins a long way before the prison gates."
Sixteen artists confined in abandoned police cells reflect on the lasting legacy of Michel Foucault.
London, winner announced - 1 December 2008
Poland-born and London-based Goshka Macuga shortlisted fot Turner Prize awarded each year to: 'a British artist under fifty for an outstanding exhibition or other presentation of their work in the twelve months preceding'...
New York, October 22 - November 30, 2008
MADE IN POLAND: A Festival Of New Polish Plays is the most comprehensive introduction to contemporary Polish playwriting ever presented in the United States, both as to themes addressed and the diversity of talent represented. The festival offers a chance to see Polish playwriting through both Polish and American eyes...
Venice, 14 September - 23 November 2008
The project is a perverse presentation of 6 edifices among those recently raised in Poland. What will the future hold for these buildings when their assigned function disappears or once a dramatic reversal of social and economic relations occurs...
Chicago, November 8 - November 23, 2008
The 20th Polish Film Festival in America, one of Chicago's premier film events. Over sixty feature and documentary films made by Polish filmmakers will be presented, most of them with English subtitles. A Concert Gala featuring Polish film scores, which will be performed by the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra...
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