The International Cello Academy (ICA) is an event addressed to musicians who want to improve their skills, but each time it is accompanied by concerts that are a real treat for music lovers. During its eleventh edition this year, you will hear the festival orchestra and leading European cellists. Lecturers of the Academy will be acclaimed virtuosos: Julius Berger, Tomáš Jamník, as well as members of the Polish Cello Quartet, who are responsible for organising ICA and are its artistic directors. The concert programme features works created from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day by Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Strauss, Maurice Ravel, Jean Absil, Philip Glass and Philippe Hersant.
J. Absil Cello Quartet op. 28
Performers:
Polish Cello Quartet: Tomasz Daroch, Wojciech Fudala, Krzysztof Karpeta, Adam Krzeszowiec – cellos
L. van Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major op. 92: 2nd movement Allegretto (arr. for cello octet S. Watkins)
P. Hersant Fantaisie à la manière de callot. Hommage à Gustav Mahler
Performers:
Polish Cello Quartet: Tomasz Daroch, Wojciech Fudala, Krzysztof Karpeta, Adam Krzeszowiec,
Julius Berger – cellos
Marcel Markowski – cello
Tomáš Jamník – cello
Maciej Młodawski – cello
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R. Strauss Romance in F major TRV 118 for solo cello and orchestra (arr. H. Krzeszowiec)
Performers:
Julius Berger – cello
International Cello Academy Orchestra
P. Glass Symphony for Eight (arr. E. Arizcuren)
Performers:
International Cello Academy Orchestra
M. Ravel Bolero (arr. J. Barralet)
Performers:
International Cello Academy Orchestra
Teachers and participants of the International Cello Academy