MUSIC CONCERTS
KFF IN BARBAKAN
Motion Trio
26.05 MON 19:00 | Barbakan
Motion Trio is a Polish accordion trio with over 25 years of experience which combines Eastern European inspirations with classical precision. The ensemble has a unique repertoire thanks to the compositions by Janusz Wojtarowicz, Paweł Baranek and Marcin Gałażyn. Starting out as street performers, the musicians have reached the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Barbican Centre or the Vienna Konzerthaus. What distinguishes them is the unprocessed, natural sound of the accordion, with which they create ‘motion music’ – a fusion of minimalism, jazz, rock and folk, searching for new applications of this fascinating instrument.
Co-organiser: Narodowe Centrum Kultury
Free admission
Hania Derej Trio
27.05 TUE 19:00 | Barbakan
Hania Derej Trio is a new jazz project of a young artist, developed in parallel with her quintet. The ensemble performs Hania’s own compositions – melodic, coherent and flowing, set on a jazz base with neo-classical, cinematic harmonies. It is a softer version of her work, full of emotions and dynamic imagery. The project includes special guests, who enrich this musical journey.
Co-organiser: Narodowe Centrum Kultury
Free admission
Ibrahim Trio
28.05 WED 19:00 | Barbakan
Ibrahim Trio is a unique fusion of three masterful soloists—Wassim Ibrahim (oud, vocals), Joachim Mencel (hurdy-gurdy, piano), and Szymon Madej (drums)—united by their shared passion for blending diverse musical traditions. Their innovative soundscape draws from both Eastern and Western musical influences, creating a dynamic interplay of cultures and styles. At the heart of their repertoire is Oriental Ethnojazz, a genre that merges rich Eastern melodies and rhythms with contemporary jazz interpretations.
Co-organiser: Narodowe Centrum Kultury
Free admission
Stanisław Słowiński Trio
29.05 THU 19:00 | Barbakan
Stanisław Słowinski Trio is a jazz combo made up of the most sought-after representatives of European and crossover jazz. The band includes instrumentalists with an extremely rich musical portfolio, winners of international competitions and voting contests. They perform regularly on stages across the world and have been the hallmark of Polish jazz on the international arena for many years. The group will perform in the following lineup: Stanisław Słowiński – violin, Franciszek Raczkowski – piano and Szymon Frankowski – double bass.
Co-organiser: Narodowe Centrum Kultury
Free admission
Kroke
30.05 FRI 19:00 | Barbakan
Initially associated with klezmer music only, nowadays, the band draws inspiration from ethnic music and the artists’ own improvisations. In this way, they create their own style that crosses boundaries, forms and even style, which has been noted and valued by both audiences and artists from around the world. They will perform in Krakow soon after returning from another tour in the UK. For 33 years, they have been playing in the following line-up: Jerzy Bawoł – accordion, Tomasz Kukurba – viola, and Tomasz Lato – double bass.
Co-organiser: Narodowe Centrum Kultury
Free admission
Night at the Kazimierz Jewish District. Janusz Prusinowski Kompania in concert
28.05 WED 22:00 | Alchemia
Janusz Prusinowski Kompania (formerly Trio) includes disciples and continuators of the tradition of rural musicians and singers. They are masters of improvised mazurkas and obereks, and at the same time an avant-garde formation with distinctive sound. They complement their music with dance, combine tours with workshops and the knowledge of the old musicians’ craft with contemporary sensitivity. Kompania’s repertoire consists of dances and songs from central Poland, above all mazurkas – sung, improvised, swirled and frenetic. Dance is an essential component of rural music-making. It makes music visible, touchable, comprehensible and accessible.
The band includes: Janusz Prusinowski, Piotr Piszczatowski, Michał Żak and Szczepan Pospieszalski.
Admission with festival pass or accreditation only
Drzewo, dom i stół | Joanna Słowińska & Stanisław Słowiński Quartet
30.05 FRI 20:00 | Strefa Nowa
A musical performance combining Slavic folklore and Jewish and Roma traditions with the author’s lyrical creation. Intriguing lyrics by Jan Słowiński, captivating vocal interpretations by Joanna Słowińska, compositions, innovative arrangements and virtuosity by Stanisław Słowiński create an intimate musical performance, unique in its form and atmosphere. It features popular pieces from such programmes as ‘Bursztynowe drzewo’, ‘Zielnik nowy’, ‘Możesz być’ and ‘Wczoraj wolność mi dali’. The concert is at the same time the premiere and promotion of the live CD album ‘Drzewo, dom i stół’, released in May 2025 by the CROSSROADS Association.
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