Muzyka dla Europy.
Music for Europe.
Musik aus Kreisau. Für Europa.
Ten Years – Ten Events
in Krzyżowa
Krzyżowa-Music Open Day
On 31 August 2024
from 11.00 am
Open Day - an anniversary event
Simply join Us The Open Day invites everyone – locals, visitors, music lovers and curious minds – to come together and celebrate. Come and be part of a day where music and culture come alive in the heart of Krzyżowa. No ticket required!
Ten Years – Ten Events
• Picturesque locations
• Open rehearsals
• Local artisans
• Children’s Concert
• About Krzyżowa-Music
Symposia
• Workshop with our Composer
in Residence
• Tour: Talking about Krzyżowa’s
History
• Jessica Duchen’s
“The Ghost Variations”
• Soccer
• Main evening concert
From morning till night, the Open Day will feature short concerts, open rehearsals, and further activities spread across the Krzyżowa campus. There will be a range of music drawn from over four centuries, creating a delightful tapestry of sound for all to enjoy. The day ends with the main evening concert, bringing together many of our Krzyżowa musicians. For the detailed schedule, please refer to our website, two days in advance.
A Day full of Music
Community and Culture
The Open Day is not only about music; it’s a celebration of community and culture. Local artisans will set up stalls, offering handmade cakes and exquisite craftworks.
A day full of Special-Events
In addition to the concerts, there will be unique opportunities to meet our musicians. Esteemed composer Garth Knox will host a short instrumental workshop, providing insights into his creative process and offering hands-on experience for participants. Another highlight of the day is a captivating one-hour concert based on Jessica Duchen’s acclaimed book, The Ghost Variations. This event, “The Concert of the Novel,” seamlessly blends narration and music to tell the extraordinary story of Schumann’s violin concerto. Sir András Schiff expressed his admiration: “Her book reads like a thriller… Jessica Duchen manages to find the fine balance between facts and fiction, …a tribute to great music and musicians.” Set in 1933, the novel fol-lows violinist Jelly d’Arányi as she embarks on a quest to find and perform Schumann’s lost concerto.
A Rich Programme
The “Concert of the Novel” will feature carefully selected pieces associated with Jelly d’Aranyi, including works by Brahms, Gluck, Elgar, Mendelssohn, Bartók, Ravel, F. S. Kelly, and Schumann. This performance promises to be a poignant and enriching experience, with a spotlight on the intertwining of music and narrative.