Eugene Tzigane, a conductor of American and Japanese origin whose artistic heart beats in the rhythm of Europe, stands out not only thanks to his technical skills, but also thanks to his magnetic stage personality. His interpretations combine precision and imagination; what is more, he is known for his ability to draw both primal energy and the most subtle nuances from the orchestras he conducts. Appreciated for his wide stylistic range and intrepid spirit of explorer, Eugene has been hosted by renowned concert halls on four continents. Now, the Katowice concert offers an opportunity to experience music performed by one of the most sought-after conductors of the young generation.

On 21 November 2025, we invite you to the Silesian Philharmonic for a concert held as part of the Eufonie festival. Eugene Tzigane, winner of the Golden Baton in the 8th Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors, will conduct the Silesian Philharmonic Choir and Symphony Orchestra; together they will present an exceptional programme combining two different sound worlds. This evening, celebrated as part of the 13th International Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Days: “Songs Are Sung” and the Eufonie festival, will see a confrontation between Johannes Brahms’s monumental Romanticism and Eugeniusz Knapik’s reflective, contemplative sensitivity.

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21 listopada 2025 roku | godz. 19:00 | Filharmonia Śląska

The concert programme can be found in the description: Golden Baton – Tzigane | Choir | Symphony Orchestra | BRAHMS – Symphony No. 1

Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. Brahms worked on the Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68 for almost two decades. Often called “Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony”, it is an expression of Brahms’s creative struggle with the legend of his great predecessor. For a long time, the composer could not escape comparisons to Beethoven, but this path resulted in a work with an exceptional power of expression. From the dramatic opening in C minor, through the tense counterpoints, to the triumphal finale in C major, in which we can hear echoes of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” – this symphony is a masterful synthesis of monumental form and profound emotionality. Among the dramatic tensions, there are also intimate moments, warm and lyrical, making this work one of the most important milestones in the history of symphonic music.

As a counterpoint to Brahms’ powerful symphony, Eugeniusz Knapik’s Beauty Radiated in Eternity, full of subtlety, will sound. This work, created by one of the leading representatives of Polish contemporary music, impresses with its subtle orchestration and spacious sound. Delicate phrases, fuzzy timbres and a slowly unfolding narrative create a sonic meditation on the passage of time and the permanence of beauty. Knapik balances silence and sound with extraordinary sensitivity, inviting listeners to a moment of concentration and contemplation.

The contrast between the drama of Brahms and the ethereal music of Knapik creates a program of extraordinary impact – an evening in which the monumentality of romantic expression will meet the contemplative silence.