In the Master’s Footsteps
This year marks the tenth anniversary of the passing of the guitarist Jarek Śmietana, the acclaimed leader of groups including Extra Ball and Sounds. His career abounded with numerous other projects and activities: Śmietana played with some of Poland’s finest musicians, and felt equally at home performing with international virtuosos. The biennial International Jarek Śmietana Jazz Guitar Competition was founded to commemorate and celebrate his legacy. In October, the Golden Hall of the Kraków Philharmonic resounds with 12 instrumentalists selected through a competition. The jury comprising Peter Bernstein, Romain Pilon, Marek Napiórkowski, Karol Ferfecki and Witold Wnuk selects winners who will perform alongside special guests during the finale concert. (Bartosz Suchecki, Kraków Culture)
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5th International Jarek Smietana Jazz Guitar Competition will take place from 19 to 22 October in Kraków.
All of the Competition’s stages, including the semifinal and final auditions as well as the Gala Concert will be held at the Kraków Philharmonic Hall.
The jury includes Peter Bernstein, Romain Pilon, Marek Napiórkowski, Karol Ferfecki and the festival’s director, Witold Wnuk.
PROGRAM
AUDITIONS
FREE ENTRY | Kraków Philharmonic Hall
SEMIFINAL
19 October, 14:30 - 18:00
20 October, 13:00 - 17:00
FINAL
21 October, 13:00 - 17:00
CONCERTS
Romain Pilon / Szymon Mika
19 October, 20:00 | Piwnica pod Baranami
Marek Napiórkowski / Adam Kowalewski / Grzegorz Pałka + jam session
20 October, 21:30 | Harris Piano Jazz Bar
Peter Bernstein / Kajetan Galas / Grzegorz Pałka + jam session
21 October, 21:30 | Harris Piano Jazz Bar
Gala concert: Laureates / Marek Napiórkowski and Artur Lesicki „Celluloid” / Peter Bernstein / Romain Pilon
22 October, 20:00 | Kraków Philharmonic Hall
Source: press release
