Concert tour - Germany 2025

In early 2025, Sinfonietta Cracovia will leave their native Krakow for almost a month to go for a concert tour under the banner of promoting Polish culture abroad, executed within the framework of the cultural programme of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Between 11 and 29 March, Sinfonietta Cracovia will present themselves to the German audience in as many as 19 concerts in multiple cities, from Landshut to Weikersheim.

The tour programme will not only feature the string classics, from baroque to the 20th century, including both the less frequently performed gems from the classical European repertoire, and works by Polish composers, which will make it an excellent opportunity to promote Polish culture and Krakow alike. They will perform a range of pieces, from Bach and Mozart to the works of Ignacy Jan Paderewski and Grażyna Bacewicz.

Throughout the tour, Sinfonietta Cracovia will be led by the concertmaster Maciej Lulek, and joined on stage by soloists including an outstanding violinist Alena Baeva, and Gábor Boldoczki, the Hungarian virtuoso who has already been hailed one of the most accomplished trumpet players in the world. Today he performs in the most famous concert halls, including Musikverein in Vienna, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, and Berlin Philharmonic, with the most celebrated conductors and orchestras.

Violinist Alena Baeva, dubbed “magnetic presence” and “a constantly fascinating sound technician” (New York Classical Review), is considered to be one of the most exciting, versatile and compelling soloists performing on global stages where she works with leading conductors, like Gustavo Gimeno, Paavo Järvi, Marek Janowski, Vladimir Jurowski, Tomáš Netopil and Riccardo Minasi.

After concerts with wonderful violinists: Mari Samuelsen and Soyoung Yoon, that is another outstanding soloist Sinfonietta Cracovia has had the opportunity to work with in recent months, says Agata Grabowiecka, orchestra director.

‍This is truly the ultimate artistic level, and very fruitful collaborations, inspiring for the audience as well, adds Katarzyna Tomala-Jedynak, first conductor and artistic director. We are glad that the team develops by collaborating with the best of the best. Moreover, it is an excellent showpiece for Krakow and Poland on the European scene, as only the most accomplished chamber orchestras can participate in projects like this year’s tour.

Baeva is the proponent of lesser-known works, alongside more mainstream violin literature, and her latest performances promote such composers as Bacewicz, Karaev, Karłowicz or Silvestrov. This is due to her working with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Die Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Brema, Gürzenich-Orchester Köln and Göteborgs Symfoniker. She enjoys a long-standing relationship with the Orchestra of the XVIII Century, performing and recording a variety of repertoire on period instruments.

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The tour was co-funded by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage from the Fund for the Promotion of Culture.

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The tour organised with the support of the City of Krakow.

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The tour co-organised by CCM Classic Concerts Management.

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