Chamber Orchestra
October 24-31, 2010
The Polish-Norwegian Chamber Orchestra workshops were held on October 25th-29th in the Radziejowice Palace and at the Chopin University of Music. The participants appeared on the spot on October 24th and started their work in chamber ensembles and orchestra on the following day.
During the workshops for chamber ensembles, the students prepared the pieces:
1. A. Vivaldi – Concerto b minor for 4 strings, RV 580
2. B. Bartok – String Quartet nr 2 op. 17
3. M. Ravel – Piano Trio a minor
4. E. Grieg – Norwegian Dances
5. F. Schubert – String Quintet C major D 956, op. posth. 163
6. A. Dvořák – String Quintet G major nr 2 op. 77
7. F. Chopin – Variations D major op. posth. for 4 hands
The chamber ensembles worked under the guidances of: prof. Krystyna Makowska-Ławrynowicz, prof. Maja Nosowska, dr Andrzej Gębski, prof. Roman Hoffmann, prof. Stephan Barratt-Due and prof. Ole Eirik Ree.
The chamber orchestra was leaded by dr Andrzej Gębski with the collaboration of Ole Eirika Ree and Stephana Barratt Due.
The orchestra played the following pieces:
1. P. Czajkowski – Serenade for string orchestra C major op. 4
2. R. Twardowski – Serenade for string orchestra
3. J. S. Bach – Concerto d minor for two violins, BWV 1043
The solo parts in Bach Concerto were performed by the laureates of international competitions from both schools– Ann Hou Saeter and Patrycja Mynarska.
The programme prepared during the workshops was presented during the concerts – at the Concert Hall of New House of Art in Radziejowice – on October 28th 2010 and the Concert Hall of Chopin University of Music – on October 29th.
The programme of additional classes consists of::
- very interesting Alexander technique workshops run by Elżbieta Iwanowska,
- workshops of traditional Polish folk instruments performed by Roberta Delire and Warsaw Village Band together with the concert – their presence in contemporary music
"Quite few experiences during my musical education have been as pleasurable and joyful as this trip to Poland. My most distinguishing memory was the wonderful atmosphere, relaxing and inspiring as it was, staying in such beautiful enviroments, hosted by wonderful peoples and surrounded by the most touching chamber music from morning to eve. It was, though, rather a challenge to meet the cultural differences and working together, despite our varying backgrounds and habits, creating a great concert in unity. I feel this was a step closer to the inevitable globalization that eventually will affect the musicians too, giving rise to challenges as well as victories. Having created contacts with fellow musicians in Poland, and having such a good memory from there, I am sure I will return some day!"
Nicolai Clavier
"The stay in Radziejowice was a great pleasure to me and nice "break-away" from my everyday life. I guess it was caused by the nice atmosphere among the Polish and Norwegian students, marvellous place as it's Radziejowice Palace and numerous successfull concerts in Radziejowice and Warszawa. We also happened to train our language skills. I hope we will meet each other once again."
Dominika Modelska
