Leaning East

The London Sinfonietta celebrates contemporary musical life in Poland. Two new pieces of Polish music are heard in tonight’s concert: the reorchestrated version of Wojciech Błażejczyk’s Concerto for Electric Guitar and String Orchestra (originally written in 2016) and now scored with the addition of percussion and live electronics; and Paweł Mykietyn’s playful concerto for chamber orchestra Prank. Both are ICCM commissions receiving their world premiere.

Krzysztof Penderecki Sinfonietta per archi (1992)
Wojciech Błażejczyk Concerto for Electric Guitar & Orchestra (2020; world premiere)
Paweł Mykietyn Prank for chamber orchestra (2021; world premiere)

Wojciech Błażejczyk electric guitar
Jessica Cottis conductor
London Sinfonietta