CURRENT EVENT of 2007-2008 Season
Los Desperados
April 26 2008, 8pm
PAST EVENTS of 2007-2008 Season
Tu Es Petrus - read reviews!
February 2 2008
4th Paderewski Symphony Orchestra Ball
November 9 2007
Muzyka Krolow Polskich
October 27 2007
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS OF 2006-2007 Season
from PaSO's 10th Anniversary Season and more
PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS
from PaSO's 10th Anniversary Season and more
PaSO Around the World
Koncert z Waldemarem Malickim
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Haunted Manor Opera
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Prologue
Modrzewiowy Dworek
Akt II Dom Miecznika
Akt II Zbrojownia
Akt III
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Andrzej Brandstatter
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Kilar: Zywiol i Modlitwa
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Dorota Osinska: Ide
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Koncert Pamieci Jana Pawla II
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Warszawskie Dzieci
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“Night of Stars”
Sunday, October 22nd at 4PM
Recital: Natasza Urbanska, Janusz Józefowicz, Janusz StoklosaChristian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Street, Northfield, IL
Ticket prices: Ad $45/40/35/30 y/s $5 discount
Song, dance, and humor!
For the first time – by special request of Barbara Bilszta, exclusively for Chicago's public – an artistic autobiography of two stars of the polish musical stage. They will present their favorite songs, authors, and performers. They will share what fills them with wonder, what are their strengths and weaknesses, their pluses and minuses...
These artists of international renown, for years now have been in a class of their own, setting the standard for their craft in Poland:
Janusz Jozefowicz: dancer, choreographer, vocalist, and director – a most talented and universal artist – he is a true master of the musical stage.
Janusz Stoklosa: not only exceptionally talented, but also gifted with an extraordinary charisma, he is both a pianist, composer and arranger.
Natasza Urbanska: will be the feminine counterpart of this unbeatable duo. A wonderful dancer, vocalist and actress, for ten years she has been a key member and performer of the Studio Buffo Theater.
The performers will be accompanied by 20 members of the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Janusz Stoklosa.
The artistic activity of the duo Jozefowicz-Stoklosa is legendary: talented, bold in displaying their artistic stance they started the first private theater in Poland: the Studio Buffo theater, which today is regarded as Poland's top musical stage. Singlehandedly they raised the level of Polish stage art and Polish theater to world class standards, creating spectacles and concerts that compete with the best western and American productions. Every time they act on stage, they fill their audience with wonder and joy. Their performances are more than entertainment: they provoke to thinking, and educate with their anecdotes, and sensible humor. It's no wonder that the Buffo Theater is regularly sold out, and tickets must be reserved many weeks in advance.
Natasza Urbanska – a true jewel of the Studio Buffo Theater, she's sought after by the music directors of all music theaters in Poland. She is gifted with all the attributes of a true star: talent, beauty and a sparkling personality. Thanks to her hard work and perseverance, she has exceptional dancing skills, vocal skills, and even acting and acrobatic abilities (she was a national champion in gymnastics). Her friends of the stage are also impressed by her determination and courage in taking on the most difficult artistic endeavors. She is successful not only on the stage, but also in front of the camera: she's currently playing the role of Silene in the tv series “Fala Zbrodni.”
Ticket prices: Adults $45/40/35/30
Youth and Seniors: $5 discount
"Pearls and Stars "
Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7PM
Special Event, By Invitation only
Northeastern Illinois University,
5500 North St. Louis Chicago. Illinois, 60625
Featuring the quintet of the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of W.N. Victor.
This event, organized by Northeastern Illinois University and the Polish Consulate of Chicago, will be a celebration of the partnership between NIU, and the Warsaw School of Economics. This will be for us a chance to introduce our music to an international audience of young listeners. On this occasion we will play a wide variety of Polish pieces, ranging from the early Baroque to Contemporary. As a special treat, three of Poland's top artists of the musical stage, will perform the most beautiful love songs from Polish and American musicals.
Sponsored by Consulate General of Poland and Northeastern University
Pearls from Poland
NOVEMBER 2007 TBA
Celebration of Polish Independency Day
Northeastern Illinois University,
5500 North St. Louis Chicago. Illinois, 60625
Featuring the quintet of the Paderewski Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of W.N. Victor.
“I come from a nation which has survived thanks to its culture”
John Paul II
No other country in Europe has a history that is so changing and so dramatic - no other country was erased from the political maps of the world, and no other country fought for so long with oppressors attempting to erase its identity and above all, no other country has had to pay such a price to keep its freedom. The most graphical chronicles of Poland's long journey towards freedom are stored in its culture. Poland's writers, poets, composers and painters have left an indelible history of the people, together with its traditions and culture. It is with great pride that we are able to present a concert that will feature handpicked pearls of polish music – works of polish contemporary and classic composers.
The beauty of the melodies, the excellence of the musical form, the original sound – often with traditional overtones – will enchant and amaze all listeners, and will make this an unforgettable event. We believe that these artistic pearls deserve to become a permanent part of our city's musical landscape.
In the concert program:
“Tamburetta” by Adam Jarzebski
“Preludio” and “Etiude” by Fryderyk Chopina
“Serenade for bowstrings” by Mieczyslaw Karlowicza
Intermission
“Canzona di Barocco” by Henryk Czyja
“Pastisz w stylu Bacha” by Krzysztof Penderecki
“Dwa dawne tance polskie” by Henryk Mikolaj Górecki
“Orawa” by Wojciech Kilar
"Pearls from Poland" – Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 7P
This event, organized by Northeastern Illinois University and the Polish Consulate of Chicago, will be a celebration of the partnership between NIU, and the Warsaw School of Economics. This will be for us a chance to introduce our music to an international audience of young listeners. On this occasion we will play a wide variety of Polish pieces, ranging from the early Baroque to Contemporary.
“Witaj Gwiazdko Zlota”
December 17, at 4 PM
Christmas concert of the students of the PaSO Music Academy
Every year our students perform live, before a real audience. There is no better way to spark your child's interest for music than to attend one of these concerts.
Christian Heritage Academy, 315 Waukegan Street, Northfield, IL
For more information about purchasing tickets for this concert please call our Music Academy office at 773 957 7777.
10th Anniversary Celebrations
“Haunted Manor” by Stanislaw Moniuszko Feb. 10, 11 2007
Fully staged opera - in collaboration with National Opera Theater of Warsaw
Rosemont Theatre, Rosemont, IL River Rd
Directed by: Ryszard Cieœla (Warsaw)
Scenery and Costumes Design: Barbara Kedzierska (Warsaw)
This opera is truly a treasure of our heritage. It shows Poland in the 18th century, the splendor of its culture, customs, dances, traditions and values.
This will be our thank you gift to our audiences and sponsors for 10 wonderful years of support and involvement.
Ticket prices: Ad $70-$30
Youth and students: $10 discount
"The Haunted Manor"
Saturday and Sunday, February 10, 11 2007
“The Haunted Manor” by Stanislaw Moniuszko"
Feb. 10, 11 2007
fully staged opera, in collaboration with National Opera Theater of Warsaw - 10th anniversary celebration concert.
The Haunted Manor educational - Polish Saturday School students
