![]() She is an instrumentalist proficient on multiple instruments, vocalist, composer, as well as teacher. Maria Pomianowska is a professor at the Academy of Music in Cracow and artistic director of the Cross-Culture Warsaw Festival. 74, No.1)Ī reception for all will follow the concert 15)Ĭhopin in Poland (Song “A Young Girl’s Wish” Op. 2)Ĭhopin in Africa (Prelude “Raindrop” Op.28, No. 2)Ĭhopin in China (Etude “Chanson de L’Adieu” Op.10, No 3)Ĭhopin in Siberia (Rondo a la Krakowiak Op. 2 (with Polonez Dance Group)Ī musical journey of the imagination ( read programme notes)Ĭhopin in Arabia (Song “Faded and Vanished” Op. ProgrammeĪ Journey into Chopin’s Music Inspiration ( read programme notes)Īrrangement for piano and folk instruments If you don’t like Classical music or Chopin in particular, this could just be the concert that changes your mind. Join us as The Vancouver Chopin Society celebrates the 150th anniversary of Canada. This part of the performance will be a journey in space and time involving musicians and instruments from five continents.Ĭanada has always been a country of immigrants, a place that celebrates the diverse origins and cultures of all our citizens. What types of music might he be listening to and what musical styles would have inspired his creativity? What kinds of instruments would capture his attention? Paris today is a place where cultures of the world meet and mingle, where one can encounter the music of Persia, India, Africa, Japan, China, South America and many others. Maria Pomianowska and her folk band will be joined by a string orchestra and an array of world instrumentalists to explore the idea of how Chopin’s music would influence musicians if he were living in present-day Paris. In the second half of this concert, the audience will be invited to embark on an imaginative musical journey. The concert will also feature Vancouver’s Polonez Dance Group, performing some of the unique Polish dances that inspired the composer in many his works. ![]() We hope to help music lovers, students, teachers and other performers obtain a unique interpretation of Chopin’s music by demonstrating specific features and characteristics of music from the Polish countryside music whose essence was absorbed by Chopin and integrated into his own compositions. ![]() Maria Pomianowska, along with her folk band, will recreate the music of the Polish countryside, playing on replicas of instruments from the Chopin era. ![]() Polish folk music is what captivated the imagination of the young Chopin and fired his creativity. Polonez Dance group – choreography and dance Barbara BartnikĪmirhossein Eslami Mirabadi – Ney (Persian traditional flute) Gwidon Cybulski – vocal, jaw harp, harmonica, didgeridoo, djembe, balafon Maria Pomianowska – vocal, Bilgoray suka, Plock fiddle, arrangement Vancouver Playhouse ( Click for directions ) Special Event – Maria Pomianowska and her Folk Band A Journey into Chopin’s Music Inspiration 150 YEARS OF THE FOUNDING OF CANADA 25 YEARS OF POLISH CONSULATE IN VANCOUVER ![]()
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