Recorded at the prestigious Adam Mickiewicz University Auditorium in Poznań, this concert brings together three major figures of Polish music history in a compelling program spanning opera, symphonic poetry and the piano concerto.
The Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra performs under the baton of acclaimed Polish conductor Łukasz Borowicz, with internationally celebrated pianist Alim Beisembayev as soloist.
The program opens with Stanisław Moniuszko’s Overture to the opera "Halka", one of the key works of Poland’s national operatic tradition. This is followed by Mieczysław Karłowicz’s Eternal Songs, Op. 10, a richly atmospheric symphonic poem and a landmark of the Polish late-Romantic repertoire.
The centerpiece of the evening is Fryderyk Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, performed by Alim Beisembayev. Chopin’s celebrated concerto combines virtuosic brilliance with lyrical intimacy, placing the solo piano at the heart of an evocative orchestral setting.
A prestigious concert production celebrating the depth and distinctive character of Polish musical heritage, performed by outstanding artists at one of Poland’s leading concert venues.
Stanisław Moniuszko (1819-1872)
Overture to "Halka"
Mieczysław Karłowicz (1876-1909)
Eternal Songs, Op. 10
Fryderyk Chopin (1810-1849)
Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11
Alim Beisembayev, piano
Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
Łukasz Borowicz, conductor
Recorded live on June 5, 2026
Adam Mickiewicz University Auditorium Poznań
A production of Accentus Music
in co-production with ZDF
in co-operation with Arte.
Video director: Michael Beyer
Program configurations:
#660_1: Chopin Piano Concerto, Length: 43:23
#660_2: Karłowicz’s "Eternal Songs", Length tbc
Format: UHD/4K HDR
Sound: 5.1, PCM Stereo
Status: Chopin concerto ready for distribution; Karłowicz’s Eternal Songs in postproduction
Picture Credit: Kuba Cichocki/Poznań Philharmonic