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SUMMARY:Two Concerts in Memory of Polish Composer Mieczyslaw Karlowicz
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DESCRIPTION:Discover the Beauty of Polish Classical Music
From Baroque Masterpieces to Modern Polish Music
Lunchtime Concert by the Chamber Orchestra of the University of the
Commission of National Education in Kraków
Friday, 21 August 2026 
3:00 pmChapel, Jesus College, University of Oxford, Turl Street, Oxford OX1
3DW
Free admission (booking required)
Advance booking is strongly recommended as seating is limited.
And...
Evening Concert by the Chamber Orchestra of the University of the
Commission of National Education in Kraków
Friday, 21 August 20266:00 pmSt Michael at the North Gate Church, Oxford
Free admission (booking required)
Advance booking is strongly recommended as seating is limited.
About the Event
Making its Oxford debut, the orchestra will perform an inspiring programme
spanning more than two centuries of European music—from the elegance of
Rameau and Vivaldi, through the lyrical beauty of Mieczysław Karłowicz,
to the expressive songs of Tadeusz Baird, inspired by the poetry of William
Shakespeare, before concluding with the exhilarating Orawa by
internationally acclaimed Polish composer Wojciech Kilar.
The programme also celebrates Feliks Janiewicz (1762–1848), the
Polish-born violin virtuoso, composer and educator whose remarkable career
flourished in Britain and whose contribution to British musical life
continues to be recognised today.
This unique concert offers audiences a rare opportunity to discover some of
Poland's greatest composers alongside well-loved European masterpieces.
Programme
Jean-Philippe RameauLes Indes galantes
Antonio VivaldiConcerto for Two Violins in A minor
Feliks JaniewiczViolin Concerto No. 5 in E minor
Mieczysław KarłowiczFive Songs
Tadeusz Baird
Four Love Songs to Texts by William Shakespeare
Wojciech Kilar
Orawa
Arrangements by I. Boczek and Dr Małgorzata Tęczyńska-Kęska.
Performers
Chamber Orchestra of the University of the Commission of National Education
in Kraków
Conductor
Dr Małgorzata Tęczyńska-Kęska
Soloists
• Agnieszka Kucała – Violin
• Anna Prucnal – Violin
• Iga Nęcka – Soprano
About the Orchestra
• Paweł Żurawski – Tenor
Founded in 2005, the Chamber Orchestra of the University of the Commission
of National Education in Kraków has established itself as one of Poland's
most active and internationally recognised university ensembles.
The orchestra brings together outstanding young musicians from Kraków and
performs a wide-ranging repertoire including Baroque, Classical, Romantic,
contemporary, film and popular music.
Each year the orchestra presents around 13 artistic projects, including
international tours, educational initiatives and collaborative
performances.
The ensemble has performed throughout France, Spain, Austria, Germany, the
Netherlands, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Hungary, promoting
Polish music and culture to international audiences.
Its recordings include:
• Bach – Marcello – Telemann – Vivaldi
• Dancing Ends
• Reminiscencje
Why You Shouldn't Miss This Concert
✔ Oxford debut of one of Poland's leading university orchestras
✔ Celebrate the 250th anniversary of Feliks Janiewicz
✔ Discover some of Poland's finest composers
✔ A unique programme featuring music inspired by William Shakespeare
✔ Experience an unforgettable evening of live classical music in the
heart of Oxford
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