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Audition for violinists interested in cooperation with the Wroclaw Chamber Orchestra LEOPOLDINUM is scheduled on September 24th, 2010 at 10am in the Wroclaw Philharmonic
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Review of the LEOPOLDINUM recording under the direction of Ernst Kovacic |
Review of the LEOPOLDINUM recording under the direction of Ernst Kovacic
(Ernst Krenek - Symphonic Elegy - Capriccio 5033)
in the March/April 2010 FANFARE MAGAZINE
prestigious music publication in the United States of America
 […] Whatever his method-of the-moment, he always wrote beautifully for strings […] Krenek wrote Symphonic Elegy "in memoriam Anton Webern." It is an indication of Krenek's mastery that this moving tribute is a twelve-tone work no more difficult to hear than Richard Strauss's Metamorphosen - I did not recognize it as 12-tone at first hearing. The marking is Allegro, but there are several sections in various tempos, including a Mahlerian funeral march. The stunning work is aided by a gorgeous performance. The Leopoldinum is a Wroklaw (Poland) chamber orchestra; it's hard to believe that the 16 string players shown in a photo can produce such silky surfaces and lush, deep tone. The 2007/08 recorded sound is also ideal. […] Sinfonietta a Brasileira was written in Rio de Janeiro but does not use native folk sources. […] Virtually every work has something to say, be it serious or ironic, and every piece is masterly crafted. […] This disc is a marvelous addition to his recorded legacy and should bring him many new admirers. James H. North |
LEO FESTIVAL CONTINUES ...25.05.-2.06.2010
The second LEO FESTIVAL continues to evolve our founding vision: we want do demonstrate that the LEOPOLDINUM orchestra is engaged in diverse local communities of the city and its region, connects different areas of life and activity, reflects rich history, and creates collaborative links essential for common future.
Last year we have opened the program with a puppet opera and dance. This year the program starts with the ARCHITECTURE AND MUSIC performance conceived as a bridge to Wroclaw's very numerous, diverse and vibrant student community. Connections between Music and Architecture are historically well established. We will explore them, implicit and explicit, from Bach to Xenakis, Scelsi and Glass.
The MUSIC AND PRAYER program is dedicated to those Jewish and Christian composers who suffered various forms of political persecution and oppression.
Hans Krása's opera BRUNDABÁR, especially known from later adaptation for children of the Nazi concentration camp in Czech Terezin, will continue our work with and for the children.
The program of HARMONIES DU SOIR will feature the most charming string works from the core repertoire of LEOPOLDINUM orchestra. We will also proudly present the Apollon Musagete Quartett from Vienna, a strongly emerging young string ensemble of Polish-born musicians.
I wish our audiences the most enjoyable and invigorating experience.
I also want to express our deep gratitude to all sponsors and individuals who made this second LEO FESTIVAL possible and successful.
Ernst Kovacic
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CHRISTIAN DANOWICZ – NEW CONCERTMASTER
OF THE LEOPOLDINUM ORCHESTRA
Zbigniew Szuflat, Leopoldinum’s concertmaster for over 20 years – grants his position to Christian Danowicz who won the competition on December 8th, 2009. Christian Danowicz is a graduate of the Conservatory in Touluse in the class of prof. Gilles Colliard. This year will be graduating at the Warsaw Music Academy in the violin class of prof. Julia and Krzysztof Jakowicz. He is also a student at the 3rd year of conducting class at the same academy in the class of prof. Antoni Wit. Christian Danowicz participated in the master violin courses leaded by I. Gitlis and R. Ricci. He is a winner of the 3rd place in the International T. Wronski Concourse in Solo Violin in Warsaw (Autumn 2009) and recipient of the special distinction for the most interesting individuality at the same concourse. |
ERNST KRENEK – SYMPHONIC ELEGY
The review of the above recording will be published in the February issue of THE STRAD magazine, in Great Britain. Performed by LEOPOLDINUM under the direction of Ernst Kovacic, this CD is published by the Capriccio label. THE STRAD is a well known and nicely illustrated magazine to string players, teachers, instruments’ makers, conductors and others. The name comes from Stradivarius. 
This recording of Ernst Krenek’s works is quite popular among internet music forums, including reviews. But, at the same time, this is already second review in such a prestigious and proessional magazine – first was published in the DIAPASON in France – November 2009. Here are some internet addresses where this recording may be purchased: www.cduniverse.com 12,09 Dollars + shipping www.amazon.co.uk 17.09. Pounds + shipping
www.arkivmusic.com 16,99 Dollars + shipping www.barnesandnoble.com 18,99 Dollars + shipping www.classicsonline.com 9,99 Dollars + shipping www.tower.com 12,98 Dollars + shipping |
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On July 29th, 2010
Orchestra LEOPOLDINUM under the direction of Ernst Kovacic
Performed the concert at the ARCANA FESTIVAL ST GALLEN/GESÄUSE
concert programme: W. Rihm - Nature mort W. Rihm – Laendler C. Vivier - Zipangau G. Scelsi - Natura renovatur B. Furrer – Antichesis www.arcanafestival.at „ […] new festival is being born. In one of the most magical regions of Europe, 2010 will bear witness to the first annual, 12-day circulation of energy between composers, performers, scientists and audiences. […] The Arcana Festival takes a clear position against clichéd prejudices according to which it is difficult to reach audiences with contemporary music. […]“ |
On Sunday June 27th, 2010
Christian Danowicz
Will lead LEOPOLDINUM’s concerts in Warsaw
At 12:30 on HOOVER SQUARE (Krakowskie Przedmieście) and at 4:30 pm in WILANÓW, park near Orangery
In the cycle Chamber Ensembles’ Festival and among the series Music on the Royal Way and Royal Concerts in Wilanów orchestra will perform pieces of Mendelssohn, Holst, Chopin and Wieniawski’s Variations (soloist: Christian Danowicz)
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the Gottfried von Einem-Tage 2010 |
June 12th, 2010 8:00 pm Maissau, Austria Leopoldinum orchestra will perform at the Gottfried von Einem-Tage 2010
Ernst Kovacic will lead the following porgram: W.A. Mozart Divertimento in F Major KV 138 G. von Einem Concertino Carintico Op.86 G. von Einem Serenade for the double str. Orch. Op.10 F. Chopin Mazurka Op.56 no 4 Arr. For strings by Kovacic P. Tchaikovsky Serenade in C Major Op.48 |
Marionetten opera by J. Haydn - DIE FEUERSBRUNST - on June 4th, 2010 at 7pm at the Marionetten Theater in Wrocław
The premiere took place one year ago during the first edition of the Leo Festival. In this spectacle, besides theater's actors, the following artists will perform: Justyna Ilnicka soprano Przemysław Borys tenor Jerzy Butryn bass baritone Radosław Rzepecki bass baritone And chamber ensemble of the Leopoldinum's: Christian Danowicz, violin, leader Miroslaw Dzięcielski, violin Michał Micker, viola Marcin Misiak, violoncello Mirosław Mały, double bass |
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