Andrzej Olewiński, winner of the first prize of the Tychy competition in 2008, is a classical, acoustic, and electric guitarist valued for blending classical music with jazz, rock, and film music. His recital – scheduled as the first part of the concert – is an encounter with music full of imagination, humor, energy, and unexpected guitar timbres. The concert program creates a multi-dimensional narrative in which classical virtuosity meets jazz freedom, rock energy, and world music inspirations. The evening will open with the compositions Terefere and Ragadu – pieces full of rhythmic lightness and a characteristic narrative quality, introducing listeners to the world of the artist’s original musical language. Next, the extensive cycle Tres Piezas Rock’n Rollas will be performed – a brilliant and high-spirited suite in which rock expression meets concerto-like grandeur. The subsequent parts – from the energetic Katapulta, through the rhythmically pulsating Pulsar, to the vibrant Chupacabra – showcase the guitar in a highly dynamic and contemporary formulation. The program will also feature compositions inspired by movement, dance, and emotion. A special place in the program is also occupied by Portret z Damą (Portrait with a Lady) – a piece of a more reflective and poetic character, revealing an intimate and emotional face of the guitar. The finale of the concert will be Plama the Dog – a composition full of humor, freedom, and stage energy, serving as a striking culmination of the evening. Andrzej Olewiński’s concert is an offering for listeners open to the guitar in a modern, original version – music full of rhythm, imagination, and a unique artistic personality.
The second part of the concert will belong to two guitar virtuosos, Mak Grgić from Slovenia and Mateusz Kowalski from Poland, who are connected by Slavic roots, but not only that, because when they join forces, something much greater than 
an ordinary duo is created. Slavic Sessions is a deliberate artistic project in which the musicians explore the richness of the Slavic musical tradition through the prism of a guitar duo – a chamber ensemble of exceptional intimacy and flexibility of expression.
The forest setting surrounding this collaboration invokes something deeper than mere aesthetics. The forest is the heart of Slavic mythology and culture – a place inhabited by rusalkas, forest spirits, and deities such as Leshy. It was precisely here that fairy tales and legends unfolded, which later found reflection in folk music. Polish songs, such as W polu lipeńka or Gaik, directly reference nature. The album’s program spans three centuries of music, creating a panorama of Slavic sensibility – from Romanticism to the contemporary era. Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 by Frédéric Chopin, transcribed by Jerzy Koenig, opens the album with a poetic meditation on the universal power of melancholy. The intimacy of the piano original gains a new dimension in the delicate texture of two guitars, emphasizing the contemplative character of this romantic miniature masterpiece. The work of Antonín Dvořák is represented by two Slavic Dances arranged by Duo Mirić. The orchestral richness of the Czech master, with his characteristic rhythms and harmonic language, has been transferred here to a chamber scale while fully preserving its Slavic character and dance energy.
The contemporary compositional language is represented by Marek Pasieczny’s cycle Polish Impressions – a collection of twelve miniatures based on the most recognizable Polish folk melodies. The composer creates a fascinating synthesis of tradition and modernity, in which folk songs like Czerwone jabłuszko or W murowanej piwnicy gain the harmonic richness of 21st-century compositional techniques. A unique value of the album lies in the world premiere recordings of works by Miroslav Tadić. Stana’s Lament is an emotionally intense lament, while Walk Dance No. 2 reveals a wilder and more primal side of Balkan Slavic culture through its characteristically irregular rhythmic meters.
Part I
Andrzej Olewiński – guitar
Program:
Program:
Terefere
Ragadu
Tres Piezas Rock’n Rollas
Parkour
Duende & Tanguito
Portret z Damą (Portrait with a Lady)
Plama the Dog
Part II
Mak Grgić – guitar
Mateusz Kowalski – guitar
Program:
Slavic Session
Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
Nocturne in B flat minor, Op. 9 No. 1 — 6’10
Transcription: Jerzy Koenig (in B minor)
Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
Slavic Dance in G minor, Op. 46 No. 8 — 4’24
Slavic Dance in E minor, Op. 72 No. 2 — 5’33
Arrangement: Duo Mirić (both in E minor)
Marek Pasieczny (*1980)
Polish Impressions – suite in 12 miniatures
Miroslav Tadić (*1959)
Stana’s Lament* — 4’11
Walk Dance No. 2 for Two* — 3’25