Calendar of Cultural Events

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

Piano-thon of Polish Pianists at Kosciuszko Foundation, June 20 at 7:30 PM, tickets $15.

Roman Markowicz, born in Poland, was educated at the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw, as well as at the Manhattan School of Music and The Juilliard School in New York City. Among his mentors were such eminent pianists as Maria Wilkomirska, Artur Balsam and Ania Dorfman. In 1968 political circustances forced Mr.Markowicz and his family to leave Poland and resettle in the United States, where as a scholarship student he continued his musical education. Currently he divides his musical activities between performing , music education and music criticism. He is a sought after soloist and chamber musician, and in that capacity he has performed all over the United States, as well as several European countries; he recently partnered with renowned Polish mezzo-ssoprano Ewa Podles for recitals in Spain.

In addition, Mr. Markowicz has been active for many years as a highly regarded music reviewer for the Nowy Dziennik (Polish Daily News), the leading Polish language newspaper in New York. His writings appear regularly also on the Internet site www.kamerton.net. Mr.Markowicz makes his home in New York City, where he resides with his wife Kim and their two children, Jake and Maya.

His recital on Monday, June 20, is devoted to music of Beethoven, and will include the Cello Sonata in D minor with guest artist Maxine Neumann.

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.

Roman Markowicz