Camerata Silesia / Jubilee Celebration. From Kurpie to Spirituals

Performers:
Choir of the City of Katowice Camerata Silesia
Anna Szostak - conductor
Jazz section: Krzysztof Herdzin (piano), Robert Kubiszyn (double bass, bass guitar), Cezary Konrad (drums)

Program:
Karol Szymanowski - Kurpie Songs
Traditional African-American songs - Spirituals

The jubilee concert "From Kurpie to Spirituals" brings together two repertoires from distinct traditions: Szymanowski's "Kurpie Songs" - a cycle inspired by Kurpie folklore - and Spirituals from the African-American tradition.

The choral arrangements of Spirituals will be enriched with jazz arrangements by Krzysztof Herdzin, performed together with his trio.

Concert duration: approximately 90 minutes.