On the occasion of the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Silesia, Prof. Ryszard Koziołek, the Rector of the University of Silesia, invites you to Silesia – New Eden, an academic concert featuring a multimedia presentation. The event will take place on Friday, 13 June at 6.00 p.m., in the Concert Hall of Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice.
Silesia – New Eden is an interdisciplinary event that combines music, visual arts and modern technology to present an artistic narrative about the transformation of Silesia. It tells the story of a region that has undergone a dynamic transformation – from an industrial past to the modern hub of culture, science and sustainability. This metamorphosis has its own symbol: the tragic fate of the Rawa River, which has become the backbone of an allegory about nature—its degradation caused by human activity and, ultimately, its restoration.
The concert is a perfect opportunity to listen to music by Samuel Barber and Karl Jenkins and the premiere of Hortus Urbis by composer Thomas Fortmann, accompanied by an animation by Prof. Małgorzata Łuszczak. The event will be carried out by artists affiliated with the University of Silesia’s GAME LAB Design Centre and the invited guests.
PROGRAMME
- ‘Pro Scientia et Arte’ Awards Gala
- Awarding the title of the Distinguished Professor at the University of Silesia
- Academic lecture
- Silesia – New Eden Show:
- Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings;
- Karl Jenkins – Palladio;
- Thomas Fortmann – Hortus Urbis (premiere) – accompanied by an animation by Prof. Małgorzata Łuszczak.
- Performers:
- conductor and artistic director – Małgorzata Kaniowska, PhD, DLitt, Assoc. Prof.;
- soloist / grand piano – Anna Kijanowska, PhD, DLitt, Assoc. Prof.
- musical ensemble – New Eden Project Orchestra.
The concert will be hosted by: Lidia Le Thanh and Maciej Idczak, students of the University of Silesia.
The event will be accompanied by an exhibition of graphic art and a presentation at the VIR Virtual Gallery, both by Prof. Małgorzata Łuszczak.
If you wish to attend the concert, please confirm your attendance via the dedicated form by 4 June 2025.
Email confirmations of seat reservations will be sent by 5 June 2025. Due to limited availability, reservations will be prioritised based on the order of requests!
We warmly invite you to join us for the concert together with your families and friends. Let this evening become a celebration of music, art, and our academic community
The event is an art project implemented within the Research Excellence Initiative at the University of Silesia in Katowice.
Project carried out by the GAME LAB Design Centre.
Silesia – New Eden is supported by Pro Helvetia, Swiss Arts Council
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