The Beginnings
It has been 45 years since the “Music in Old Krakow” Festival was established. When undertaking the organization of the Festival years ago, the team asked themselves what should it stand for in the life of the city, what features should it have that distinguish it from other events? Taking this into account, the event was given its name: “Music in Old Krakow”.
The Festival Today
Music has been associated with Krakow since the Middle Ages, through its association with the Jagiellonian University, its traditions live to this day in our city, rightly considered to be the leading one in the cultural life of Poland. The festival is of an executive nature. The most outstanding artists are invited to take part in it, who propose the program themselves, and thus guarantee its best interpretation. Proposals of thematic and occasional programs constitute the second group. The festival also tries to take into account the works of Krakow composers and enables artists of the young generation to start.
Patron of “Music in Old Lviv”
For six years, “Music in Old Krakow” has also been the patron of its twin festival “Music in Old Lviv” – a city that played a huge role in the history of Polish music. It is impossible to mention how many artists took part in the Festival. It is a huge crowd of performers from Poland and abroad. Musicians from Krakow, and above all the musicians of Capella Cracoviensis, soloists, chamber orchestra, madrigalists, Royal Rorantists, Collegium Zieleński, constituting the artistic background of many concerts.
The festival has grown into the musical landscape of Krakow and has become an impulse for the birth of many new events of this type in Poland. Its existence is approved by the inhabitants of the city. It has always been (and is still) appreciated by the authorities of Krakow.
The Festival during COVID Times
Despite the difficult time, the team tries not to give up and serve the residents with “Music in Old Krakow”. The festival has grown into the musical landscape of Krakow and has become an impulse for the birth of many new events of this type in Poland.
Due to the restrictions imposed due to the pandemic, the organizers weren’t able to invite guests from abroad – and only in recent years, the festival featured acclaimed musicians such as Grigory Sokolov, Ivan Monighetti, Steven Isserlis, Emma Kirkby and the Philharmonia Quartett Berlin and Cikada Ensemble. This year’s program includes Cracovian musicians only.
The Program
15 August 2020, 7:30pm
CHURCH OF STS PETER AND PAUL
Bartosz Koziak (cello)
Beethoven Academy Orchestra
Maciej Tworek (conductor)
K. Penderecki Adagio from Symphony No. 3, Concerto for cello and chamber orchestra, Sinfonietta per archi No. 1, Chaccone per archi
16 August 2020, 7:30pm
CHURCH OF ST BARBARA
Royal Rorantists
Wiktoria Swoboda (lute)
Stanisław Gałoński (conductor)
in programme: M. Paligon, W. Długoraj, T. Szadek, J. Polak, B. Pękiel, Ch. Bocquet, K. Borek, G.G. Gorczycki, D. Cato, Wincenty from Kielczy
17 August 2020, 7:30pm
GALLERY IN SUKIENNICE
Elżbieta Stefańska (harpsichord)
F. Couperin Les Fastes de la grande et ancienne Mxnxstrxndxs
C.B. Balbastre La d’Hericour, La Suzanne, La Malasherbe
A. Forqueray 5ème suite
J.J. Froberger Partita VI
J.S. Bach Prelude (Fantasia) in C minor BWV 922
Fantasia Chromatique and Fugue in D minor BWV 903
G.F. Handel Chaconne in G major
L. van Beethoven 6 Variations on the Theme “Nel cor più non mi sento” by G. Paisiello WoO 70
18 August 2020, 8pm
FRANCISCAN CHURCH CLOISTERS
Daniel Stabrawa (violin)
Ignacy Miecznikowski (viola)
Ewa Miecznikowska (cello)
J.S. Bach Sarabanda from II Partita in D minor BWV 1004
W.A. Mozart Divertimento in E flat major K. 563
F. Schubert Allegro from Tria in B flat major D. 471
19 August 2020, 8pm
BERNARDINE CHURCH
Collegium Zieleński
Michał Białko (organ)
Maciej Tworek (conductor)
Wacław from Szamotuł Już się zmierzcha
anonymous Zlotokovannuyu trubu
M. Leopolita Missa paschalis, Resurgente Christo Domino, Mihi autem nimis, Cibavit eos
20 August 2020, 7:30pm
WŁADYSŁAW ŻELEŃSKI MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL
Aleksandra Kuls (violin)
Marcin Koziak (piano)
G.P. Telemann Fantasia for violin solo
H. Wieniawski L’étude Op. 10 No. 3
B. Bartók Ciaccona from Sonata for violin solo
E. Ysaÿe V Sonata for violin solo Op. 27
J. Elsner Sonata in F major for violin and piano Op. 10 No. 1
L. van Beethoven X Sonata in G major for violin and piano Op. 96
21 August 2020, 7:30pm
CHURCH OF ST MARTIN
Krzysztof Jakowicz, Jakub Jakowicz (violin)
G.P. Telemann I Sonata in Canon
A. Vivaldi Sonata in G major, Sonata in F major
W.A. Mozart The Magic Flute (fragm.)
A. Tansman Sonata
B. Bartók 44 Duets for two violins (selection)
H. Wieniawski Capriccios in G minor, in C minor, in D major, in A minor Op. 18
22 August 2020, 7:30pm
WŁADYSŁAW ŻELEŃSKI MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL
Jacek Muzyk (horn)
Justyna Danczowska (piano)
L. van Beethoven Sonata in F major for horn and piano Op. 17
O. Messiaen Appel interstellaire for horn solo
J. Massenet Meditations (arr. for horn and piano)
R. Strauss Andante,
F. Poulenc Elegie
P. Dukas Villanelle for horn and piano
R. Glière Romance Op. 35 No. 6, Valse triste Op. 35 No. 7
P. Hindemith Sonata in F major for horn and piano
23 August 2020, 8:30pm
CARMELITE CHURCH
Kraków Wind Quintet and guests: Katarzyna Kurowska-Mleczko (flute), Marek Mleczko (oboe), Paweł Krauzowicz (clarinet), Paweł Solecki (bassoon), Tadeusz Tomaszewski (horn), Katarzyna Mrozek (oboe), Oleh Małowyczko (clarinet), Krystyna Milaniak (bassoon), Paweł Cal (horn)
L. van Beethoven Octet in E flat major Op. 103
W.A. Mozart Serenade in E flat major K. 375
Ch. Gounod Petite symphonie
24 August 2020, 8:30pm
CHURCH OF ST ANNE
Andrzej Białko (organ)
anonymous from Tablature of Jan of Lublin Salve Regina
Adam of Wągrowiec Fantasia III secundi toni
J.P. Sweelinck Fantasia in a (auf die Manier eines Echo), Mein junges Leben hat End
J. Podbielski Prelude in D minor
F. Chelleri Sonata (Suita) No. 1 in A major
C.P.E. Bach Sonata in A minor Wq 70/4
J.S. Bach Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend BWV 655, Toccata in C major BWV 564
25 August 2020, 7:30pm
TEMPEL SYNAGOGUE
Łukasz Długosz, Agata Kielar-Długosz (flute)
Marek Toporowski (pianoforte)
L. Delibes Flower Duo from Lakmé (arr. for two flutes and piano)
W.A. Mozart Rondo in D major K. 373 for flute and piano
M.K. Ogiński Polonaise for two flutes and Pianoforte
J. Elsner Rondo alla Krakowiak for pianoforte, Rondo alla Mazurek for pianoforte
I. Kisiel Once Upon the Sea for two flutes and pianoforte
F. Doppler Andante and Rondo Op. 25 for two flutes and pianoforte
26 August 2020, 8pm
CHURCH OF ST FLORIAN
Sub Tuum praesidium – On the Centenary of the Birth of Pope John Paul II
Triplum: Łukasz Dulewicz (countertenor), Piotr Piwko (tenor), Maciej Michalik (baritone), Mariusz Zarzycki (bass)
Gregorian chant Sub Tuum praesidium, Salve Sancta Parens, Benedicta et Venerabilis, Ave Regina caelorum, Sub Tuis visceribus
J. Dunstable Sancta Maria
J. Gołąbek IV Missa commune festorum B.M.V., Sub Tuum praesidium, Deo Gratias, Zdrowaś bądź Maryja
G.P. da Palestrina Sub Tuum praesidium
M.-A. Charpentier Sub Tuum praesidium
27 August 2020, 7:30pm
HALL OF BL. JACOB
Dmytro Hołoweńko (guitar)
G.P. Telemann Fantasia No. 7
J.N. Bobrowicz Variatons on the Theme of Mozart
D. Aguado Introduction and Rondo in A minor Op. 2 No. 2
A. Barrios Mangore Waltz No. 3 and No. 4
M. Llobet Variatons on the Theme of Sor Op. 15
J. Rodrigo Sonata giocosa, Toccata
28 August 2020, 7pm
PREMONSTRATENSIAN SISTERS CHURCH
Rafał Gorczyński (viola da gamba)
Klaudia Rogała, Zofia Satała (harpsichord)
G.F. Handel Sonata in C major for viola da gamba and harpsichord
Mr. Dubuisson (Manuskrypt krakowski) Suita in D minor
C.F. Abel Sonata in G major for viola da gamba and basso continuo A2:72, Allegro for viola solo WKO 208
J.S. Bach Sonata in D major for viola da gamba and harpsichord BWV 1028
29 August 2020, 7:30pm
CHURCH OF ST MARTIN
ClaveDuo: Anna Huszczo, Joanna Solecka (harpsichord)
M. Mielczewski Canzona prima à 2, Canzona terza à 3
A. Jarzębski Canzoni e concerti: Berlinesa, Chromatica, Spandesa
B. Pasquini Sonate per uno o due cembali con il basso cifrato, 14 Sonate per due cembali
30 August 2020, 7:30pm
TEMPEL SYNAGOGUE
Kaja Danczowska (violin)
Justyna Danczowska (piano)
J.S. Bach Andante
P. Glass Sonata for violin and piano (Polish premiere)
E. Grieg Sonata in F major Op. 8 No. 1
K. Penderecki Grand Finale from II Sonata for violin
31 August 2020, 7:30pm
CHURCH OF ST CATHERINE
On the Centenary of the Birth of Pope John Paul II
Joanna Stawarska, Agnieszka Kałużna (soprano)
Małgorzata Langer-Król (mezzo-soprano)
Joanna Święszek (alto)
Zygmunt Magiera (tenor)
Jerzy Butryn, Marcin Wróbel (bass)
Collegium Zieleński
Festival Orchestra
Stanisław Gałoński (conductor)
G.G. Gorczycki Completorium
M. Zieleński Offertoria et Communiones totius anni (selection)
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