A performance by the SWPS University Choir conducted by Ewa Mackiewicz graced the opening of the "Roots" exhibition, which is part of the International Poster Biennale in Warsaw. The performance took place on June 24 at the Institute of Industrial Design.
Appreciation of Poster Art
The International Poster Biennale in Warsaw is one of the most prestigious art events dedicated to poster art, which has gained worldwide recognition. This year's edition of the Biennale, which gathers poster enthusiasts and artists from all over the world, takes place from June 24 to September 12 at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, gathering poster enthusiasts and artists from all over the world.
This year, participants had the opportunity to take part in two competitions. The first one was the main competition, which was aimed at graphic designers, artists and students, who could submit works created between 2021 and 2023. The second competition always focuses on a specific theme – this year's theme was home.
The Roots: Opening of the post-competition exhibition
This year's Biennale was marked by the opening of the post-competition exhibition "Roots", initiated by the students. The event took place on June 24 at the Institute of Industrial Design in Warsaw, where the winners of this year's competition received their awards. The theme of the exhibition was tradition, origin and artistic identity. More than a dozen prestigious international art schools were invited to the ceremony. The SWPS University Choir, conducted by Ewa Mackiewicz, provided the musical accompaniment to the exhibition. The Choir performed "Deep in the Night" (J. Chydenius), "Earth Song" (F. Ticheli) and "Northern Lights" (O. Gjeilo).
The SWPS University Choir
Our choir is an enthusiastic group of singers, full of ideas and positive energy. All of the members share common traits such as unfailing optimism, good humor, and unceasing passion for singing!
The ensemble was established in 2001 and initially, it performed during various events at SWPS University. Gradually, it began undertaking new forms of artistic expression and started reaching a wider audience.
Our singers participate in various musical events, such as concerts, festivals, and choral competitions. Over the past 17 years, they performed over 150 times and participated in more than twenty festivals and competitions, in Poland and abroad. Moreover, they have been performing at numerous philharmonics, prestigious concert halls, and churches of different denominations, including Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Evangelical. They sing in a variety of languages, including Polish, English, French, German, Swedish, Russian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Belorussian, Latin and the Old Church Slavonic language.
In 2021, the choir released a unique album in collaboration with the Bastarda Trio, recorded in celebration of the choir's 20th jubilee and the 25th jubilee of SWPS University. “Kołowrót” is a musical journey into Polish traditions, ceremonials, and rituals related to the changing seasons. The album was named the best jazz album of 2021 by JazzPRESS and RadioJAZZ.FM. It also won second place in the Folk Phonograph of 2021, a competition held by the Polish Radio Centre for Folk Culture.
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