Closing of the 25th All-Polish Festival “Gwiazdy Promują”

The closing concert of the 25th All-Polish Festival “Gwiazdy Promują” will take place on 20 November 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Filharmonia Dolnośląska (Sala Koncertowa im. Stefana Strahla) in Jelenia Góra. Performers:

• Jarosław Nadrzycki - violin
• Urszula Pniewska - violin
• Witold Waszkiewicz - violin
• Antoni Kowalczyk - violin
• Orkiestra Symfoniczna Filharmonii Dolnośląskiej
• Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk - conductor

The programme includes:

• Ludwig van Beethoven, Romance No. 1 for Violin and Orchestra in G major, Op. 40
• Mieczysław Karłowicz, Violin Concerto in A major, Op. 8, Mvt. I
• Jean Sibelius, Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47, Mvt. I
• Franz Waxman, Carmen Fantasie
• Ludwig van Beethoven, Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60

The programme explores how the relationship between lyricism and virtuosity develops in violin literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. In Beethoven’s Romance in G major, the violin engages in a lyrical dialogue with the orchestra, embracing the aesthetics of Romanticism. Karłowicz’s Violin Concerto earned acclaim for its effective solo part and subtle orchestral writing. In his only violin concerto, Sibelius set technically demanding challenges for the soloist. Franz Waxman’s Carmen Fantasie carries the tradition of pastiche into the 20th century, using Bizet’s operatic themes as a platform for virtuosic display. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, meanwhile, reflects classical balance and serenity. Despite its mastery of construction and orchestration, it often remains overshadowed by its neighbouring symphonies.

Practical information: If the event is cancelled, refunds will be issued automatically, and confirmation will be sent to the email address provided at the time of purchase.