The final concert of the
2nd International Mieczysław Karłowicz Composers' Competition is organised by the ZAiKS Authors' Association and Szczecin Philharmonic in Szczecin. We decided to reopen our doors and the golden hall to contemporary composers from around the world. The final concert of the competition's first edition took place here on October 26, 2018. After the great success of that project and a warm welcome by our music lovers, we will be hosting the final of the next edition of this fantastic competition.
Please mind that in 2018 the jury had to evaluate as many as 176 works by artists from, among others, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Brazil, China, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Greece, the Netherlands, Spain, Canada, South Korea, Macedonia, Germany, Poland, Sweden, USA, Great Britain and Italy. Unfortunately, only six of them were performed during the final concert. The Szczecin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra performed all premieres under the baton of
Adam Sztaba and Patrycja Pieczara. The International Mieczysław Karłowicz Composers' Competition is held regularly every two years.
In this year's edition of the competition, just like two years ago, composers from all over the world will take part, and the Szczecin audience will have a unique opportunity to hear their works as the first in the world. Another novelty will be the introduction of the possibility to vote for a selected candidate. Apart from the main Jury award, the audience and the Orchestra awards will also be given.
During this year's edition of the competition, the Szczecin Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by the outstanding
Maestro Szymon Bywalec – winner of many awards at conducting competitions, including at the prestigious G. Fitelberg in Katowice (1999). He also received the Honorary Award of the Polish Composers' Union for his contribution to the promotion of Polish contemporary music ...
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