Formed in 1947, it regularly appears at prominent cultural events in its homeland, while also touring extensively abroad. Under the leadership of Maestro Boguslaw Dawidow, this esteemed ensemble has hosted a growing number of world-class musicians, as well as winners of piano, violin and conducting competitions; and was invited to perform in honor of Pope John Paul II’s 80th birthday. The program features Mozart’s delightful Overture to “Die Zauberflöte” (The Magic Flute) and Beethoven’s powerful Symphony No. 3, “Eroica.” Young virtuoso Jacek Kortus joins the orchestra for Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 17 by celebrated Polish composer I.J. Paderewski.
Boguslaw Dawidow, conductor
Jacek Kortus, piano
Saturday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $50, $42, $25