Media patronage: Polish Music Information Centre POLMIC
Copernicus #550 is a unique project of the Toruń Symphony Orchestra devoted to Nicolaus Copernicus and his great discoveries, prepared on the occasion of the astronomer's 550th birthday. On September 7 - October 1, 2023, 15 unique meetings with unearthly sounds from the most distant corners of space will take place.
Guests will be able to participate in 2 symphonic concerts, a great multimedia show, 2 free chamber concerts in one of Toruń's shopping malls, the exhibition ‘Planets - family album’ and lectures.
The music repertoire will include compositions celebrating the life and achievements of Nicolaus Copernicus, composed especially for the anniversary of his birth, works expressing admiration for the incomprehensible life of galaxies, full of secrets, and timeless pieces focusing on the inner universe of human emotionality.
Co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage from the Culture Promotion Fund - a state special purpose fund, under the ‘Music’ programme implemented by the National Institute of Music and Dance.
Detailed programme: https://www.tos.art.pl/