CONTINUUM OF SOUND PART I REPERTOIRE 2018/2019 1948 2018 CONTENTS Symphony Orchestra of the Mieczysław Karłowicz We are home - a series of concerts Philharmonic in Szczecin 6 marking the centenary of Poland regaining independence 46 Dorota Serwa Managing Director of the Level 4 – Gallery 50 Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin 8 Open general rehearsals 52 Rune Bergmann Tour of the Philharmonic 53 Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin 9 Prices 54 Concert series in season 2018/2019 10 Booking tickets 57 Repertoire IX–XII 2018 13 The social campaign – ‘Hearing Good Sounds’ 60 True Musicians Tournament 38 History of the Szczecin Philharmonic Music.Design.Form Festival 42 Symphony Orchestra 64 70 YEARS OF THE SZCZECIN PHILHARMONIC 4 XXXXXXXXX SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 70 YEARS OF THE SZCZECIN PHILHARMONIC 5 SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA OF THE MIECZYSŁAW KARŁOWICZ PHILHARMONIC IN SZCZECIN 1ST VIOLINS 2ND VIOLINS VIOLAS Paweł Maślanka – concertmaster Robert Smoliński* – leader Ludmiła Rusin* – leader Olga Rozmus – concertmaster Władimir Iwanciw* Wojciech Mazur* Alina Krzyżewska* Anna Muzyk* Magdalena Micke* Izabela Milewska* Magdalena Pajestka* Galina Smolińska* Edyta Wolańska* Małgorzata Borowiecka Zbigniew Banasiak Wioletta Borkowska Robert Cybulski Izabela Joniec Elżbieta Fabiszak Anna Czechorowska Aleksandra Majewska Łukasz Górewicz Aleksandra Górska Franciszek Malik Dominik Gugała Patrycja Kozak Mariola Kowalczyk Karolina Hyla Małgorzata Kazimierczak Grzegorz Sadowski Marcin Kieruczenko Diana Miszkiel-Gugała Anna Majewska Zoia Piankowska Maciej Musiał Monika Sawczuk Paweł Tarała Joanna Wójtowicz CELLOS BASSES FLUTES Tomasz Szczęsny – concertmaster Michał Mitschke* – leader Anna Wojnowicz-Drężek* – leader Ihor Chilipik – concertmaster Karol Nasiłowski* Joanna Kowalczyk* Kazimiera Meisinger* Jan Gottschling Paweł Majewski* Klara Świdrów* Wojciech Gunia Elżbieta Podleśny-Głowacka Jacek Tomczak* Paweł Jędrzejewski Dorota Cieśla Grzegorz Kmita Dobrawa Czocher Robert Możejewski Małgorzata Mozdrzeń-Siemak Beata Sawrymowicz Natalia Wesołowska 6 OBOES CLARINETS BASSOONS Piotr Kokosiński* – leader Bogusław Jakubowski* – leader Zbigniew Kania* – leader Michał Balcerowicz* Krzysztof Baturo* Edyta Moroz* Katarzyna Rachmaciej* Krzysztof Krzyżewski* Anna Bownik* Izabela Kokosińska* Piotr Wybraniec* Cyprian Święch Grzegorz Święciochowski HORNS TRUMPETS TROMBONES Dawid Kostrzewa* – leader Sławomir Kuszwara* – leader Wojciech Bublej* – leader Oleksandr Melnychenko* Marcin Olkowski* Mateusz Kupski* Katarzyna Sułkowska* Bogdan Rymaszewski* Igor Puszkar* Dmitrij Wdowiczenko Adrian Gaweł* Radosław Zamojski TUBA PERCUSSION HARP Tomasz Zienkowicz* Dariusz Jagiełło* – leader Barbara Stalmierska* Jorge Luis Valcarcel Gregorio* Jacek Wierzchowski* Bogdan Pilak ORCHESTRA KEYBOARD * soloist PERSONNEL INSTRUMENT MANAGER TUNER Matylda Grączewska Paweł Kwiatkowski 7 DOROTA SERWA MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE MIECZYSŁAW KARŁOWICZ PHILHARMONIC IN SZCZECIN Those who do not remember their past are condemned to repeat their mistakes. George Santayana Ladies and Gentlemen, We are looking forward to an exceptional 2018/2019 season at the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin. It is a time of great celebration and joy of music. Additionally, it is a time of remembrance of the extraordinary history of the place, and above all of the artists, their sensitivity and emotions, which they have been sharing with us for the last 70 years. Likely few of the inhabitants of Szczecin remember the first concert of the the Workers’ Music Association Symphony Orchestra, direct predecessor of the Philharmonic ensemble, which took place on October 25, 1948. That was when our story began, full of colorful interpretations of great works, discovering forgotten sounds and, finally, unique meetings of artists and great musical personalities. It is thanks to their passion and determination that today we experience somewhat of a ‘continuum of sound’, a story that develops in different directions and has many threads. The history and memory of this invariably give us motivation and energy for further more more daring actions and bold visions of the future, for which the beauty of music and the uniqueness of every encounter with music lovers remain the common denominator. We invite you to participate in our musical discoveries and stories, and believe as John Dewey noted: ‘Time and memory are true artists; they remould reality nearer to the heart’s desire.’ Dorota Serwa Managing Director of the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin 8 RUNE BERGMANN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF THE MIECZYSŁAW KARŁOWICZ PHILHARMONIC IN SZCZECIN Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to wish our Orchestra all the best as we are entering a jubilee season, during which we will be celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Orchestra’s artistic activity. I personally feel obliged by this celebration to make sure that the forthcoming season features exceptional artists both from Poland and abroad, so that the event feels like it cannot be missed. I have already entered my third season with the orchestra. Our cooperation has resulted in development and also a lot of fun. I travel around the world, see and experience many new places, yet coming back to Szczecin, to the Philharmonic, feels like coming back home. On those journeys to various cities I keep hearing that the Szczecin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra is becoming more and more recognized around the world, and that is a good reason to be proud. Szczecin has so much to offer as a beautiful city with its intriguing history, and also as a place with a concert hall with great sound quality hosting the Symphony Orchestra, with which I like working so much. Let us celebrate this anniversary season together. Welcome, I look forward to seeing you at the concerts. Yours truly, Rune Bergmann Artistic Director of the Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin 9 CONCERT SERIES FOR THE 2018/2019 SEASON ANIMATO [with activity] FESTIVO [formally, celebratorily] Concerts whose main heroes are young talented and These concerts are associated with important historical ambitious artists who yearn the classics of musical events, anniversaries, and jubilees; especially from literature in their experiences. An unquestioned asset Szczecin’s history, as well as artists and musicians who of these concerts is their youth and revitalizing force. have worked in this city over the centuries. The name of the series reflects the solemn and unique character of the musical compositions presented. BRILLANTE [brilliantly, effectively] This series of concerts is distinguished by the openness and brilliance in approach of the music: across the genres GRANDIOSO [splendidly, majestically] of music this spectacular drawing explores the wealth Grand artistic events which will present great symphonic and diversity of the world of music. The series includes works to celebrate special moments in the artistic season wellknown pieces of music, as well as discovering – such as the opening night or the finale of the season. sounds that in combination with the colours of the entire Here events referring to the history of the city are also orchestra or of selected instruments and the energy of included. the outstanding performers will appeal to a wide range of listeners. DECISO [definitely] INTERMEZZO This series involves the most renowned ensembles A series of chamber music concerts where outstanding applauded in the major concert halls of the world. It is a artists from Szczecin perform. The invited performers meeting with a real passion for music, which combined are winners of prestigious competitions, authorities in with the skill, experience and charisma of the artists, their specialities, and musicians having active concert provides a unique opportunity to experience the colourful activity. They have all once been the holders of a President sound palette of chamber ensembles and orchestras. of Szczecin scholarship. The program of the Intermezzo series should please even the most fussy of music lovers with its artistic level and diversity. As well as the solo ESPRESSIVO [expressively] recitals and concerts in the chamber lineups, you will also be able to admire the invited artists in the company of These events will fill the Philharmonic space with what SMOK (Szczecin Youth Chamber Orchestra). is truly expressive and unique. The series will present outstanding stars of Polish and international jazz scenes, and the listeners will encounter intense emotions expressed with lyrical subtlety. 10 MISTERIOSO [mysteriously] SONORO [resonant] A series of chamber concerts whose programs and often A series presenting the unusual sound of individual intimate nature of the performances, at times involving instruments, including those rarely appearing as solo only a few musicians, introduce a world of mysterious or orchestra instruments. The program will also include sonorities and musical dialogue. The events in the series musical pieces which emphasise the sounds and hues are a great challenge for the performers: their true artistry of individual instruments, instrumental groups and the is reflected in their sonic integrity, creative approach to entire orchestra. musical narration and close personal contact with the listener. PIANOFORTE [quiet/loud, piano] SOUNDLAB Amazing songs, virtuoso performances and the nobility Philharmonic laboratory of electronic music in Szczecin of the sound of the king of instruments – the piano. with lively communication