The 85th birthday of Krzysztof Penderecki is the perfect opportunity to celebrate his achievements, with the entire musical world joining in. The Kraków Philharmonic inaugurates its latest artistic season with its interpretation of Penderecki’s Credo. The performance celebrates a double anniversary, since this year marks twenty years since the premiere of this monumental work. According to the original concept, the composition was going to form a part of a full ordinarium missae cycle, but the composer became wholly immersed in working on Credo, which he regards as the most important element of the mass. The musical declaration of faith intertwining religion and art at the highest level resounds at the Church of St Catherine on 15 September. The performers Iwona Hossa (soprano), Karolina Sikora (soprano), Anna Lubańska (alto), Adam Zdunikowski (tenor), Piotr Nowacki (bass) and the Orchestra, Choir and Boys’ Choir of the Kraków Philharmonic are led by the Maestro himself. The concert is repeated a few days later in Olomouc as part of events of the European Year of Cultural Heritage. (Barbara Skowrońska)
Krzysztof Penderecki’s 85th birthday anniversary
20th anniversary of the world premiere performance of Krzysztof Penderecki’s Credo
Iwona Hossa – soprano I
Karolina Sikora – soprano II
Anna Lubańska – alto
Adam Zdunikowski – tenor
Piotr Nowacki – bass
Krakow Philharmonic Choir and Boys’ Choir and Orchestra
Maciej Tworek – ensembles preparation
Teresa Majka-Pacanek – choirmaster
Lidia Matynian – Boys’ Choir preparation
Krzysztof Penderecki – conductor
Krzysztof Penderecki – Credo
