Performers:
Poznań Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra
Łukasz Borowicz, conductor
Lukáš Vondrácek, piano
Cezary Nelkowski, host

Program:
Grażyna Bacewicz – Overture for Symphony Orchestra
Franz Liszt – Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major
Karol Szymanowski – Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major

A meeting of two great musical traditions, outstanding artists, and a program dedicated to three remarkable figures of Polish and European symphonic music —this is what promises to be a festival evening featuring the Poznań Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, one of the most highly regarded orchestras in Poland.

During the concert, the audience will hear works by Grażyna Bacewicz, Franz Liszt, and Karol Szymanowski—composers representing different eras and aesthetic traditions, whose work is united by a spirit of bold exploration and exceptional expressive power.

An internationally renowned orchestra
For decades, the Poznań Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra has been among the very best Polish symphony orchestras. It has performed in nearly every country in Europe, appearing in the most prestigious concert halls, such as the Berlin Konzerthaus, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris, and the Kölner Philharmonie. It is also a regular guest at renowned music festivals, and its artistic activities have long contributed to the international standing of Polish musical culture.

The orchestra has collaborated with the world’s most outstanding conductors and soloists, including Martha Argerich, Artur Rubinstein, Krystian Zimerman, Maurizio Pollini, Piotr Beczała, Mstislav Rostropovich, and Sviatoslav Richter. The orchestra’s numerous recordings have won many awards, including the prestigious ICMA and Fryderyk Awards, as well as accolades from music critics.

Łukasz Borowicz – Ambassador of Polish Music
The orchestra will be led by Łukasz Borowicz, music director of the Poznań Philharmonic and one of the most highly regarded Polish conductors of his generation. He is particularly known for discovering and popularizing the Polish symphonic and operatic repertoire. His recordings and concerts have repeatedly helped reintroduce unjustly forgotten works to the public, and his collaborations with Europe’s leading orchestras have earned him the recognition of both critics and music lovers.

Lukáš Vondráček – a virtuoso on the world’s stages
The concert’s soloist will be Lukáš Vondráček, one of the most outstanding pianists of our time. His victory at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels brought him international fame, though his career began much earlier—he was already performing with the world’s leading orchestras as a teenager.

Today, the artist regularly performs with the most prominent ensembles in Europe, America, and Asia, captivating audiences with his extraordinary technique, musical intelligence, and powerful interpretations. In Bydgoszcz, he will perform Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major—a work full of lyricism, poetic narrative, and brilliant virtuosity that perfectly suits his artistic temperament.

From Bacewicz to Szymanowski
The concert will open with Grażyna Bacewicz’s Overture for Symphony Orchestra—a composition full of energy, rhythmic freshness, and the clarity of form characteristic of the composer.

The highlight of the evening will be Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in A major, one of the most original works in the Romantic piano repertoire. In this work, the composer departed from the classical concerto model, creating a musical narrative of exceptional coherence and drama.

The concert will conclude with one of the greatest masterpieces of Polish symphonic music—Karol Szymanowski’s Symphony No. 2 in B-flat major. Composed in the early 20th century, this work reveals a composer searching for his own musical language and stands as one of the most significant achievements of Polish modernism. The richness of orchestral colors, the grandeur of its form, and its extraordinary expressiveness make it a fascinating work for both music connoisseurs and listeners discovering Szymanowski’s music for the first time.

A Meeting of Masters
The Poznań Philharmonic concert will bring together an outstanding orchestra, an exceptional conductor, and a world-class pianist. It is an evening that will combine the great tradition of European symphonic music with the most valuable achievements of Polish musical culture.

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