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Polish Concerti - Baltic Neopolis Orchestra

Polish Concerti - Baltic Neopolis Orchestra

16 Oct (Wed)

16 Oct 2024 (Wed) | 19:00

The Baltic Neopolis Orchestra returns to Asia to present a showcase of contemporary Polish classical music. This unforgettable musical event will showcase the rich Polish musical tradition in the heart of Asia.

 

The repertoire of the concert, which will be performed by eminent Polish and international soloists, will include compositions dedicated to the Baltic Neopolis Orchestra, written by leading Polish composers, including Paweł Łukaszewski, Mikołaj Piotrowski and Paweł Łukaszewski: Paweł Łukaszewski, Mikołaj Piotr Górecki, Marcelo Nisinman.

 

In addition, the orchestra will perform an outstanding, timeless work by Ignacy Jan Paderewski or Wojciech Kilar.

 

The event is an opportunity for the Polish diaspora and the citizens of the Asian region to meet Polish culture and to learn about the richness of Polish heritage, culture. The planned concert as part of this year's tour will be the first ever presentation of new Polish music by a Polish chamber orchestra in Hong Kong.

 

"Project co-financed from the state budget as part of the competition of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland 'Public Diplomacy 2024"

Venue:
Academy Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
The Academy free events, e-tickets are released for registration one hour before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis
Language:
English
Presenter:
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.

Polish Concerti - Baltic Neopolis Orchestra

Repertoire includes
Paweł Łukaszewski - "Neopolis Concerto" for violin and string orchestra

Emanuel Salvador - solo/violin 
Marcelo Nisinman - "13 Variations on a Polish Melody" for  violin, cello and chamber orchestra

Emanuel Salvador- solo/violin

Andriy Viytovych- solo/viola

Ignacy Jan Paderewski- Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 17, 1st Movement

Michał Francuz- solo/piano 

Mikołaj Piotr Górecki – “Second Space” Op. 55 for string quartet and string orchestra

Emanuel Salvador- solo/violin

Magdalena Ziarkowska-Kołacka- solo/violin

Emilia Goch Salvador - solo/viola

Cecylia Stanecka- solo/cello 

Wojciech Kilar- “Orawa" for string orchestra

 

Baltic Neopolis Orchestra and soloists 


Emanuel Salvador- violin/ music director 
Magdalena Ziarkowska-Kołacka-  violin
Andriy Viytovych- viola
Emilia Goch Salvador- viola
Cecylia Stanecka – cello
Michał Francuz- piano

 

Polish Concerti - Baltic Neopolis Orchestra