embassy events 2009

“Loneliness” Song Cycle Dedicated to 9/11 Victims

14 September 2009

"Loneliness," a cycle of songs by Polish composer, Piotr Moss with E.E. Cummings’ poems, dedicated to the memory of victims of the World Trade Center tragedy premiered on September 11, 2009 at the inaugural concert of the 55th Artistic Season (2009-10) at the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Hall, announced Cultural Attaché, Chuck Ashley. The orchestra conducted by Marcin Nałęcz-Niesiołowski also performed the First Symphony in C minor Op. 68 by Brahms, and "Stabat Mater Op. 53” by Karol Szymanowski. Soloists included Jadwiga Rappe – alt, Iwona Hossa – soprano, Agnieszka Rehlis – alt, Adam Kruszewski – baritone, and Violetta Bielecka - choir master. U.S. Ambassador to Poland, Victor Ashe, was the honorary patron of the concert.

Inspired by the World Trade Center tragedy, Polish composer Piotr Moss, who celebrates 40 years of his artistic work this year, wrote the cycle "Loneliness" to the poems of E.E. Cummings and dedicated them to the memory of the victims. The cycle was written especially for the Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic Orchestra, and composed in their original language. Soloists will be accompanied by a great symphony orchestra with a very extensive percussion. In addition to traditional instruments such as the xylophone, snare drum or a plate, the composer incorporated non-traditional ones such as car horns or... the referee's whistle.