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22 May 2024 Kraków (Poland)
Krakow Film Music Festival: Traces of Memory
Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Alexander Humala - Philharmonic Hall Karol Szymanowski in Krakow
Program Info: Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra Alexander Humala – conductor Agata Szymczewska – violin Natalia Rubiś – soprano Mary Komasa – soprano Kroke
Special guests: Elliot Goldenthal Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz Julie Taymor
Williams – Goldenthal – Penderecki – Komasa – Kroke
The Traces of Memory concert programme stems from the cultures of Poland and the United States, including the Jewish tradition that links both countries. It was inspired by two anniversaries: The 30th anniversary of the Polish release of Schindler's List, with unforgettable score by John Williams, and the 70th birthday of Academy Award-winning composer Elliot Goldenthal. The concert will also feature works by Krzysztof Penderecki, Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz and the legendary band Kroke. The concert is organised in cooperation with the Krakow Philharmonic and the United States Consulate in Krakow, which has been a part of the city for 50 years.
The first part of the concert will focus on the 30th anniversary of the release of Steven Spielberg’s Schindler's List. The story of an entrepreneur who saved more than a thousand Jews from the threat of the Third Reich, continues to move the audiences to the core and still asks the same universal questions. We cannot overlook John Williams' score, which plays a major role in this piece. The composer explored the heritage of Ashkenazi Jews, viewing it through the lens of his unique sensibility.
In addition to a suite from Schindler's List, this part will also feature a performance by Kroke, which is also celebrating its 30th birthday. Back in the 1990s, Kroke members were seen as true pioneers, discovering Krakow's forgotten klezmer traditions. Their talent caught the attention of Steven Spielberg himself, who invited them to a ceremony held for those, who survived thanks to Oskar Schindler's list. This was a watershed moment in the history of the band, which has since continued to explore the immense variety of sounds and surprise the audiences with improvisations.
War in Europe is not a thing of the past – that is why the programme also prominently features a suite by Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewicz written for In the Rearview. A Polish-French-Ukrainian documentary directed by Maciej Hamela tells the story of the first days of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the fate of millions of refugees. The composer was inspired by the poetry of Lina Kostenko, which he discovered while working on a score for the 2022 Composers4Ukraine event.
The second part of the concert will be devoted to celebrating Elliot Goldenthal's 70th birthday. The Jewish-American composer is renowned as one of the most prominent musicians in the world – his accolades include an Oscar, a Golden Globe and a World Soundtrack Award, among many other awards. The composer will take part in the performance of his Symphony No. 3, illustrating Barbara Sadowska's poems – her notes and scribbles from the days of martial law in Poland, when the communist regime tried to put a stop to the democratic processes. Goldenthal, who was one of the guests of the FMF back in the day, became friends with Krzysztof Penderecki. To highlight the creative dialogue between the prominent composers, our programme features Ciaccona in memoria del Giovanni Paolo II.
The solemn concert, performed by the excellent Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra led by Alexander Humala, will highlight the American-Polish friendship and the message of the value of peace and joint security efforts.
Programme: Part I The Best of Kroke Antoni Komasa-Łazarkiewcz – Skrzydła from In the Rearview John Williams – Three Pieces from „Schindler's List” I. Theme from Schindler’s List II. Jewish Town (Krakow Ghetto – Winter '41) III. Remembrances
Part II Krzysztof Penderecki – Ciaccona in memoriam Giovanni Paolo II Elliot Goldenthal – Symphony No. 3 I. Mam na imię… (My name is…) II. We mnie (Within me…) III. Boża krówka rakowiecka IV. Sen (Dream) V. Pazurki (Claws)
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