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A 1908 viola by luthier Władysław Baczyński (1866–1935)

2026-06-25T08:30:00Z

In the first of two articles marking the 160th anniversary of the Polish luthier’s birth on 25 June 1866, Grzegorz Kaproń gives a brief overview of his life while Henry Riedstra examines a typical viola by the maker

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Polish Violin Concertos - Bacewicz: Violin Concerto no.1; Panufnik: Violin Concerto; Tansman: Five Pieces; Spisak: Andante and Allegro

2016-09-27T00:00:00Z

The Strad Issue: October 2016 Description: An important addition to the discography of these works Musicians: Piotr Plawner (violin), Berlin Chamber Symphony Ensemble/Jürgen Brun Composer: Bacewicz, Panufnik, Tansman, Spisak Catalogue number: Naxos 8.573496 ...

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New international jazz violin competition awards first €10,000 prize

2014-07-31T00:00:00Z

Bartosz Dworak has won the €10,000 first prize at the inaugural Zbigniew Seifert International Jazz Violin Competition. The 26-year-old received the award on 19 July at a gala concert in Kraków, Poland. The competition was held as part of the city’s 2014 Summer Jazz Festival. Second ...

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Cellist wins £8,000 first prize at 2013 Penderecki Competition

2013-12-23T00:00:00Z

French–Armenian cellist Astrig Siranossian has won the first prize at the second International Krzysztof Penderecki Cello Competition. The 25-year-old (pictured) received PLN40,000 (£8,000) and performance opportunities with a number of Polish orchestras. She was also awarded two special prizes, including one for the best performance of Penderecki’s ...