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The concert featuring the winners of the 18th KAROL KURPIŃSKI ACADEMIC CLARINET COMPETITION was opened by Mr. Mieczysław Leśniczak! Thank you very much🙂
We are delighted to present an excerpt from the winners’ concert and a performance by Paweł Libront—the winner of the 18th ACADEMIC CLARINET COMPETITION in Włoszakowice🙂
🎶 Concert by the Winners of the 18th AKK 🎶![]()
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Five days of excitement, competition, and musical discoveries. Now it’s time for the finale! ✨![]()
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On Sunday, May 17, we will find out the winners of the 18th Karol Kurpiński Academic Clarinet Competition in Włoszakowice, and shortly thereafter we will hear them perform at the most anticipated concert of the entire competition. 🎼![]()
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🕡 6:30 PM – Announcement of results and awards ceremony![]()
🎻 7:30 p.m. – Winners' Concert![]()
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The top five contestants will perform with the Poznań Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Jakub Chrenowicz. 🎶![]()
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You never know until the very end who will turn out to be the biggest star of the night—and that’s exactly why the AKK finale has been generating so much excitement for years. 🔥![]()
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📍 Włoszakowice![]()
🎟 Free admission![]()
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Radio Elka, leszno24.pl, Leszno Television, Radio Poznań, Twoje Radio Gaga Góra, Polish Radio Chopin, the Poznań Nightingales Boys’ and Men’s Choir of the Poznań Philharmonic, the St. Cecilia Choir from Bukówiec Górny, Cantilena Choir from Włoszakowice, Pro Musica Educational Foundation, Ignacy Jan Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań, Leszno County
🎵 A special evening of music at the Sułkowski Palace is now behind us! 🎵![]()
We are delighted to announce that an incredible chamber concert has come to a close in Włoszakowice, providing all in attendance with unforgettable emotions and an artistic experience of the highest international caliber.![]()
Our audience was treated to performances by outstanding virtuosos:![]()
🎹 Dr. Maria Rutkowska – piano![]()
Clarinet: Prof. Gábor Varga – clarinet![]()
A beautiful and exceptionally demanding program was performed in the historic palace interiors, featuring works by outstanding composers:![]()
1️⃣ K. Kurpiński – Clarinet Concerto in B-flat major (a lovely tribute to the patron of our National Competitions for Young Musicians!)![]()
2️⃣ C. Reinecke – Sonata “Undine,” Op. 167![]()
3️⃣ F. Busoni – Elegy![]()
4️⃣ M. Weinberg – Sonata, Op. 28![]()
The artists’ perfect chemistry, passion, and extraordinary sensitivity ensured that this evening will remain in our memories for a long time to come. The combination of the clarinet’s rich tone and the masterful piano performance delighted the entire audience.![]()
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the performers for this wonderful display of musical artistry, and to all of you for coming out in such large numbers and for your enthusiastic applause! 👏
The latest news from the 18th Academic Clarinet Competition—the results of the second round are in! ![]()
1. Maksymilian Błaszczyński![]()
2. Wiktoria Grajewska![]()
3. Mykola Kavatsiuk![]()
4. Paweł Libront![]()
5. Matrey Mitskavates. ![]()
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Congratulations! That means we’ll get to hear them perform this Sunday at the Winners’ Concert. ![]()
Rehearsals with the orchestra begin tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. ![]()
We warmly invite you to the concert!
🎼 From the Pages of History – A Story and Music 🎼![]()
📅 May 15, 2026 | 🕠 5:30–7:00 p.m.![]()
📍 The Sułkowski Palace in Włoszakowice![]()
🎟 Free admission![]()
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✨ Music, history, and emotions captured in sound.![]()
The Municipal Cultural Center in Włoszakowice invites you to a special evening organized as part of the 18th Academic Clarinet Competition in Włoszakowice.![]()
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This event is dedicated to the history of the Polish clarinet school and the music competitions in Włoszakowice—presented through spoken commentary and live music.![]()
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🔹 5:30 PM![]()
A lecture by Dr. Mikołaj Rykowski—musicologist, clarinetist, and vice rector of the I. J. Paderewski Academy of Music in Poznań:![]()
🎙 “From the history of the Włoszakowice competitions: Jerzy Młodziejowski”![]()
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🎶 The music program will feature Jerzy Młodziejowski’s song cycle “Szeptem” — five pieces for mezzo-soprano and piano:![]()
• Let this one thread![]()
• Fountain![]()
• Whisper![]()
• Back![]()
• When the spring breaks through![]()
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🎤 Performers:![]()
Aleksandra Kamińska-Rykowska — vocals![]()
Maria Rutkowska — piano![]()
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✨ This will be followed by the premiere of a piece by Dr. Artur Żuchowski![]()
“Respect... Homage to...”![]()
to the words of Marcin Rykowski for voice, clarinet, and piano.![]()
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🎶 Performers:![]()
Aleksandra Kamińska-Rykowska![]()
Maria Rutkowska![]()
Paweł Kroczek — clarinet![]()
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🔹 6:30 PM![]()
Lecture by Dr. Paweł Kroczek:![]()
🎙 “A snapshot of the clarinet community prior to the first edition of the Włoszakowice Competition, as seen through the lens of Prof. Józef Madeja’s artistic and teaching career”![]()
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🎼 The music program will also feature songs by Józef Madeja:![]()
• Three Essays for Clarinet and Piano![]()
• “Hania,” with lyrics by Lucjan Rydel, for voice, clarinet, and piano![]()
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✨ This is an evening for everyone who wants to experience history told through music and encounter culture in its most beautiful form.![]()
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Auditions for the first round of the 18th Karol Kurpiński Academic Clarinet Competition are currently underway🙂 Here is our coverage of the opening concert. We would like to thank Buffet Crampon, Jiři Ciller, andPiotr Śmietana’s Wind Instrument Service Salon for their support and for sponsoring the grand prize🙂
Our long-standing member and wonderful person, Mr. Roman Potok, is in desperate need of help—let’s help him!!!![]()
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On behalf of Mieczysław Leśniczak—an honorary member of the Music Society—we cordially invite you to the gala concert of the Rydzyński Castle Capella, “Music Inspired by the Manor and Hunting,” as part of the “2nd Festival of Court Music (performed on brass instruments)” ![]()
on August 17 at 5:00 p.m. ![]()
at the Royal Castle in Rydzyna – the residence of King Stanisław Leszczyński ![]()
in the year marking the band's 40th anniversary.![]()
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Free Admission
The traditional opening of the General Assembly of the Music Society, performed by Mieczysław Leśniczak ![]()
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And today, members of the Music Society gathered at The Karol Kurpiński Regional Chamber to hold the General Assembly. Reports were approved, a work plan was adopted, and current issues were discussed. ![]()
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Thank you very much Marek Wąsowicz - Mayor of the Municipality of Włoszakowice and Włoszakowice Community Cultural Center for helping to organize our meeting.  ![]()
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