On October 30, 2018 at 7.30 pm, the St. Catherine's Church in Kraków will host a concert on the occasion of Krzysztof Penderecki's jubilee and the 100th anniversary of regaining independence.
Krzysztof Penderecki ‒ one of the most famous and most distinguished contemporary music composers, celebrates his 85th birthday this year. The artist has many connections with Kraków ‒ as a rector and later professor at the Kraków Academy of Music, doctor honoris causa of the Jagiellonian University, member of the Social Committee for the Restoration of Krakow's Monuments, Honorary Citizen of the City of Krakow and Chairman of the Artistic and Programme Council of the Royal Orchestra of the City of Krakow Sinfonietta Cracovia.
On October 30 in the the St. Catherine's Church, Krzysztof Penderecki's Te Deum will be performed by Sinfonietta Cracovia under the baton of its director Jurek Dybał along with excellent soloists, the Cracow Singers vocal ensemble and the Armenian Hover Chamber Choir. Te Deum is a joyful, celebratory composition written by Penderecki in honor of the newly elected Polish Pope, John Paul II. Historical inspiration of this sublime and endearing work, completed just a few weeks before the events of August 1980, is the starting point for the celebration of another holiday: the 100th anniversary of the liberation of Krakow, which ‒ as the first Polish city ‒ regained its independence on October 31, 1918.
Concert in the St. Catherine's Church is open to the residents of Krakow and guests. Free entry cards are available at two InfoKraków points ‒ 2 St. Jan Street and in the Wyspiański Pavilion. You can also make an online booking by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Media patronage: Polish Music Information Centre POLMIC.
More information at: http://sinfonietta.pl/