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The high level of education is not the only reason to be proud of the University of Warsaw - the Academic Choir of the Warsaw University is one of the best and oldest choirs of this kind in Poland. On the 27th of April, 2023 at 19:00, the ensemble will celebrate its centenary with a unique Gala Concert at the Warsaw Philharmonic.
The programme will consist of a cappella compositions by Polish and foreign composers, presenting ensemble's rich repertoire. Works by W. Byrd, R. Vaughan Williams, K. Szymanowski, P. Hindemith, P. Łukaszewski, M. Bembinow and others will be performed.
The solo parts will be performed by: Marta Czarkowska (soprano), Paweł Kowalewski (tenor), Krzysztof Chalimoniuk (baritone) and Krzysztof Łazicki (bass-baritone). The ensemble will be conducted by Irina Bogdanovich.
The Amici Canentes Choir of the Society of the Friends of the University of Warsaw Choir will perform as a guest conducted by Agnieszka Zińczuk.
Free tickets to the concert can be booked via an online form and collected on the day of the concert at the Warsaw Philharmonic (18:00-18:40). The form is available on the Choir's website: www.chor.uw.edu.pl