The Śląsk Song and Dance Ensemble of Poland will tour the United States in two separate tours by two
different producers. The first tour
under the auspices of Polski Express
in October and November; the second will take place in March 2013.
Zespół Pieśni i Tańca
"Śląsk" was founded in 1953 by composer Stanisław Hadyna and is
named after the southwestern Śląsk region. The company originally
focused on the folk traditions of this particular region, but has since
expanded its repertoire to include many Polish regions. Based in Koszęcin, the ensemble has performed
for over 20 million people worldwide.
The Śląsk ensemble performs the
masterful music of Hadyna extracted from folk melodies, and has worked with
such notable Polish composers as Wojciech Kilar. Their program features much of the brilliant
stage work of its founding choreographer Elwira Kamińska.In Youngstown, OH, the Śląsk vocal ensemble will celebrate the dedication of the Shrine to Our Lady of Częstochowa at St. Columba Cathedral on October 30, by singing the mass prelude and later being the entertainment at the fundraising dinner following.
The following dates have been confirmed:
·
October: 26 – Chicago, IL; 27 – Detroit, MI; 28 –Chicago; 29 - Cleveland,
OH; 30 – Youngstown, OH
·
November: 2 - Lodi, NJ; 3 -New Britain, CT; 4 – Stamford, CT
Possible dates to be scheduled in Pittsburgh
and Philadelphia. For additional dates
and venue information check: www.polskiexpress.com, (860) 826-5477;or www.pajtoday.blogspot.com.
The March tour that already includes the
Bronx, Schenectady, NY, and Princeton, NJ will be announced as the itinerary is
completed.
