The Spirit of Poland – Charlton
Saturday, 10 October 2026, 5:00 pm | Free admission
The Spirit of Poland – Charlton is a special classical concert celebrating the richness and diversity of Polish musical culture.
Presented as part of the PolMusicA Concert Series 2026, the concert brings together three accomplished performers: internationally active Polish pianist and educator Professor Paweł Zawadzki, Sydney-based soprano Marta Nowicka and Melbourne violinist and educator Adam Piechociński.
The programme will combine solo piano music, Polish art songs and violin repertoire. It is expected to include works by Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Jan Paderewski, songs by Stanisław Moniuszko and Mieczysław Karłowicz, and violin music by Aleksander Zarzycki. The final selection of individual works will be confirmed closer to the performance.
Audiences can expect an expressive and accessible programme filled with lyricism, colour and the distinctive spirit of Polish music. The concert reflects
PolMusicA’s broader cultural and educational mission: to promote Polish composers, introduce their music to new audiences and create meaningful connections between artists, young musicians and communities across Australia.
Meet the PolMusicA artists after the event; reception at 21 High Street at 6:30 pm (across the road from the Rex)
Saturday, 10 October 2026, 5:00 pm | Free admission
The Spirit of Poland – Charlton is a special classical concert celebrating the richness and diversity of Polish musical culture.
Presented as part of the PolMusicA Concert Series 2026, the concert brings together three accomplished performers: internationally active Polish pianist and educator Professor Paweł Zawadzki, Sydney-based soprano Marta Nowicka and Melbourne violinist and educator Adam Piechociński.
The programme will combine solo piano music, Polish art songs and violin repertoire. It is expected to include works by Fryderyk Chopin and Ignacy Jan Paderewski, songs by Stanisław Moniuszko and Mieczysław Karłowicz, and violin music by Aleksander Zarzycki. The final selection of individual works will be confirmed closer to the performance.
Audiences can expect an expressive and accessible programme filled with lyricism, colour and the distinctive spirit of Polish music. The concert reflects
PolMusicA’s broader cultural and educational mission: to promote Polish composers, introduce their music to new audiences and create meaningful connections between artists, young musicians and communities across Australia.
Meet the PolMusicA artists after the event; reception at 21 High Street at 6:30 pm (across the road from the Rex)
About the artists
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Professor Paweł Zawadzki – piano
Paweł Zawadzki is a distinguished Polish pianist, educator and Professor at the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław, where he serves as Head of the Piano Department. He has performed extensively across Europe, Asia and Australia, appeared with numerous orchestras and recorded works by Chopin and Liszt. He is also a highly respected teacher whose students have received awards at major national and international competitions. |
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Marta Nowicka – soprano
Marta Nowicka is a Polish soprano and vocal educator based in Sydney. A graduate of the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, she has performed leading operatic roles and appeared on concert and opera stages across Europe. Her repertoire includes roles such as Vitellia in La clemenza di Tito, Violetta in La Traviata and Roxana in King Roger. Alongside her performing career, Marta is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring young singers. |
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Adam Piechociński – violin
Adam Piechociński is a Polish-born violinist, conductor and experienced music educator. After completing his musical education in Poland, he continued his studies at the Queensland Conservatorium and performed with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra. His playing can also be heard on ARIA Award-winning recordings for ABC Classics. Based in Melbourne, he performs as a soloist and orchestral musician and has appeared as concertmaster with the Royal Melbourne Philharmonic Orchestra. |
Showcasing a broad range of live performance, the Rex offers an adaptability to suit multiple performance styles.
The auditorium's exceptional acoustics have drawn praise from many visiting artists, with its vibrancy enhancing the live-on-stage action for patrons and performers alike.
Keep an eye open for upcoming performances, and be a part of the excitement.
The auditorium's exceptional acoustics have drawn praise from many visiting artists, with its vibrancy enhancing the live-on-stage action for patrons and performers alike.
Keep an eye open for upcoming performances, and be a part of the excitement.
