Piotr Perkowski: 125 Years Between Warsaw and Paris
This program invites audiences to discover Piotr Perkowski, a Polish composer with close ties to Paris, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of his birth. His life and music will be presented and placed in dialogue with Chopin and Szymanowski, in whose artistic continuity he belongs.
Program
- Piotr Perkowski - Intermezzo for flute and piano
- Piotr Perkowski - Na rozstaju (At the Crossroads) - Piano Miniatures
- Frédéric Chopin - Preludes, op. 28 (excerpts)
- Piotr Perkowski - Masques (excerpts nos. 1–12)
- Karol Szymanowski - Sonata for violin and piano, op. 9 – 1st movement
- Piotr Perkowski - Japanese Songs (excerpts)
Artists
- Chiara Caramia - flute
- Alphonse Bich - piano
- Cyprian Czaban - piano
- Jules Flosi - piano
- Ray Yoshida - violin
- Emilia Azierska - soprano
Description
On the occasion of the 125th anniversary of Piotr Perkowski’s birth, this concert offers an introduction to a Polish composer whose path is closely connected to Paris. Through chamber works and vocal excerpts, we explore key aspects of his musical language and place them alongside works by Frédéric Chopin and Karol Szymanowski.
The program brings together a diverse group of young performers and a rich palette of instruments and voices, creating a musical journey between Warsaw and Paris.