Warsaw Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Poland with
Valentina Lisitsa, Piano Soloist

Rediscovering the Dance of Klezmer Music

Time: Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Location:Wait Chapel, Wake Forest campus in Winston-Salem



The Warsaw Philharmonic, a 110 instrument ensemble which has a history going back more than 100 years, was reformed after World War II, during which more than half its players perished. Designated the Polish National Orchestra in 1955, the Warsaw Philharmonic is justly world renowned. The orchestra is under the direction of Antoni Wit, a gifted conductor and noted proponent of contemporary music. This orchestra has made over 100 tours on five continents, performed in all major concert halls, and taken part in many international festivals.



The Sun Sentinel described Ms. Lisitsa's playing: "Such electrifying pianism doesn't come around often. Lisitsa is a powerhouse pianist in the tradition of Martha Argerich — the highest possible praise. Like Argerich, she does not settle for mere technical display, but makes genuine music..."

Performance program:

• Included in their program will be the Piano Concerto no. 1, E-flat major of Liszt, performed by Valentina Lisitsa of Ukraine, and Symphony no. 6 in B minor, the Pathetique, of Tchaikovsky.