Calendar of Cultural Events

Please verify dates and times with The Kosciuszko Foundation Director of Cultural Affairs
Tom Pniewski -- (212) 734-2130 ext. 214

Verdehr Trio
Sunday, February 12 at 3 PM
Premiere of Polish Work by Duchnowski

The Verdehr Trio returns to the Kosciuszko Foundation Sunday with the premiere of a new Polish work commissioned especially for this concert. The “Kurpia Triptych” is based on folk music from the Mazowsze region in central Poland, and was composed by Grzegorz Duchnowski. The program also includes music of Mozart, Bright Sheng, and Grieg. Tickets are $25, including a reception and discussion with the artists, and can be reserved by calling the Foundation Office at (212) 734- 2130.

An acknowledged leader in the field of new music, the Verdehr Trio for over thirty years has concentrated on works for their unusual violin -clarinet -piano ensemble. Over the years, the Trio has created a large repertoire by commissioning over 160 new works from some of the world's most prominent and exciting composers, known and unknown, young and old, from this country and abroad.

To round out its repertoire with Classical and Romantic works, the Trio has rediscovered as well as transcribed 18th and 19th century pieces for inclusion in its concert programs. The Verdehr Trio is in residence at Michigan State University. Their website is www.verdehr.com.

All events take place at the Foundation House, unless otherwise noted. Programs subject to change. Click here for directions.

Kosciuszko Foundation programs are supported by the Mary F. Koons Charitable Trust, the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Tadeusz Solowij Literary Fund, and the KF Cultural Fund.

Verdehr Trio