9.11.2024 Events, Music

Magdalena & Łukasz Filipczak recital @ Studio Sienko Gallery

A special Polish Independence Day concert from the acclaimed Filipczak siblings, featuring works by Poland's most famous composers.

9th November, 6-7:30pm, Studio Sienko Gallery, 57A, Lant Street, Southwark SE1 1QN 

Come along for a special concert of music by the most famous Polish composers, to mark Poland’s Independence Day (11th November), performed by the acclaimed Filipczak siblings.

PROGRAMME:

I. J. Paderewski / arr. S. Barcewicz

Melodie Op. 16 nr 2

H. Wieniawski

Obertas Op. 19 nr 1

K. Szymanowski / arr. G. Bacewicz

Preludium Op.1 nr 1

H. Wieniawski / arr. F. Kreisler

Caprice Op.18 nr 4

F. Janiewicz / arr. A. Moffat

Elegie

H. Wieniawski (1835-1880)

Polonaise de Concert in D major Op. 4

F. Chopin (1810-1849)

Nocturne

M. Karłowicz

Na śniegu, words by M. Konopnicka

Pamiętam ciche, jasne, złote dnie, words by K. Przerwa-Tetmajer

F. Chopin

Nocturne

H. Wieniawski

Fantasy Brillante Op. 20 on themes from Charles Gounod “Faust”

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Violinist MAGDALENA FILIPCZAK has been praised as “a musical chameleon, quickly getting under the skin of whatever she’s playing” (THE ARTS DESK), with a flair for captivating performances that leave a lasting impression. Her recent Carnegie Hall recital debut was heralded by the New York Concert Review as “a concert not to be forgotten…Ms Filipczak exploited it as the vehicle of violin wizardry it was meant to be…surpassed expectations.”

READ MORE on: Magdalena Filipczak – violinist

As a soloist and chamber musician pianist ŁUKASZ FILIPCZAK has given concerts in England, France, Belgium, Germany, Ukraine, and several other countries, performing at some of the world’s most iconic venues, including the Berliner Philharmonie and the Royal Festival Hall. Most notable performances include Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto with the Hanseatica Orchestra under Michał Krężlewski at Lutoslawski’s Studio One (the Polish Radio Concert Hall) in Warsaw; premiering and recording the Symphonic Poem by A. Kurylewicz as the soloist with the Polish National Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir in Warsaw…

READ MORE on Łukasz Filipczak, Pianist

Tickets: £25 / £15

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STUDIO SIENKO GALLERY presents Magdalena and Łukasz Filipczak in recital – Violinist Magdalena Filipczak

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