Treasury of Polish Choral Music

One of Europe’s most outstanding choirs—the Warsaw Philharmonic Choir, renowned for its impressive vocal sound and repeatedly recognized for its artistic excellence—will be visiting the Klaipėda Concert Hall. Over its 70-year history, the choir has become an ambassador of Polish choral music worldwide, performing with prestigious orchestras and appearing on some of the most renowned opera and concert stages across Europe and beyond.

The programme will present a broad panorama of choral music, ranging from historical works to compositions by contemporary composers, reflecting both Poland’s musical traditions and the latest creative trends. The choir is particularly acclaimed for its a cappella performances and complex oratorio works, where harmony, expression, and technical mastery intertwine. This concert offers a unique opportunity to experience professional choral music live, to appreciate the nuances of each voice, the emotional depth, and the extraordinary energy of music. It is an evening that lingers in the memory and invites listeners to immerse themselves in the remarkable world of choral music.

Programme:

Bogurodzica (Mother of God)
Jerzy Liban – Ortus de Polonia
Mikołaj Zieleński – Vox in Rama
Mikołaj Gomółka – Psalm XXX: Będę Cię wielbił, Panie (Psalm XXX from Psalm of David: I will extol you, O Lord)
Krzysztof Penderecki – Psalm XXX: Będę Cię wielbił, Panie (Psalm XXX from Psalm of David: I will extol you, O Lord)
Krzysztof Penderecki – Sanctus (Missa brevis)
Mariusz Koliński – Corpus tuum, Domine
Łukasz Urbaniak – A Patre unigenite (Alicja Gala, soprano)
Jan Krutul – Sancta Dei Genitrix
Feliks Nowowiejski / Dominik Puk – Rota (The Oath)
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki – Hej, z góry, z góry (Pieśni Kurpiowskie) (Hey Down the Hill, Down the Hill! (Kurpian Songs))
Karol Szymanowski – Bzicem kunia (Pieśni Kurpiowskie) (Whip on the horse (Kurpian Songs)) (Bartosz Nowak, tenor)
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki – Ciamna nocka, ciamna (Pieśni Kurpiowskie) (Dark is the Night, How Dark (Kurpian Songs))
Karol Szymanowski – Panie muzykancie, prosim zagrać walca (Pieśni Kurpiowskie) (Master musician, please play a waltz (Kurpian Songs)) (Adam Sławiński, tenor and Kinga Jaskowska, soprano)
Ignacy Jan Paderewski / Dominik Puk – Leć, orle biały! (Hey (Fly) White Eagle!)
Wojciech Kilar – Dona nobis pacem (Missa pro pace)