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We are delighted to host a sentimental event dedicated to the music and memory of Feliks Rybicki, Polish composer, conductor, and beloved music educator.An acclaimed mezzo-soprano, Magdalena Wór, will perform selected songs by Feliks Rybicki, while an exquisite pianist, Martin Labazevitch, will play a volume of works by the composer.
Feliks Bronisław Tymoteusz Rybicki was born January 24, 1899, in Warsaw, Poland. He composed more than 50 works for orchestra, choir, and piano, as well as chamber music and vocal instrumental works.
Feliks Rybicki in most know for his very popular pedagogical works for piano: Pierwsze Kroki (First Steps) op. 19, Już Gram (I Can Play) op. 24, Gram Wszystko (I Play Everything) op. 22.
He also composed music for movies, including a soundtrack for Profesor Wilczur (Professor Wilczur), 1938, and Dziesięciu z Pawiaka (The Ten from the Pawiak), 1931.
Please read more here:
https://thekf.org/event/concert-by-magdalena-wor-mezzo-soprano-martin-labazevitch-piano-to-commemorate-the-125th-birthday-of-polish-composer-feliks-rybicki/
Polish-born mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wór is a winner, finalist, and recipient of many prestigious national and international competitions and awards, such as the Marcello Giordani and Moniuszko International Vocal Competitions, Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions, and Marcella Kochanska Sembrich Vocal Competition, among others. Ms. Wór is often praised by music critics and fans alike for the rich color of her voice and vocal flexibility.
Praised by critics in Europe and the United States for his lyricism, virtuosity and an intensity of performance, pianist Martin Labazevitch appeared in many concert halls and festivals all over the World and the United States. Born in Poland, Mr. Labazevitch studied at the Odessa Conservatory in Ukraine and at the Manhattan School of Music in New York. In 2019 he received Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Rome School of Music, Drama and Art in Washington D.C.
Please join us on May 18, at 5:00 pm at the KFDC to enjoy the music of Feliks Rybicki. The composer’s daughter, Barbara Kalabinska, and granddaughter, Marta Kalabinski will share their remarks.
Light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served.
Tickets: General Public $25; KF Members $15
Space is limited, please RSVP here:
https://form.jotform.com/241245831717153.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC 2025 O Street NW Washington, DC 20036, 2025 O St NW, Washington, DC 20036-5913, United States,Washington D.C.
