Paderewski Lecture-Recital: Henryk Wars Celebration (Champagne Reception)

The USC Polish Music Center is home to the world-renowned manuscripts of Henryk Wars (1902-1977), Poland’s foremost film composer of the inter-war era, whose manuscripts at USC were just honored by UNESCO.

Following the film screening, the Polish Music Center will mark its 40th anniversary of the its archives, which were inaugurated in 1984 with a stunning gift of 5 manuscripts from one of the world’s leading composers, Witold Lutoslawski, with a private champagne reception.

Once you have registered for this reception, the Polish Music Center will reach out to collect payment of $50.

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Admission to the screening and concert is free and open to the public with RSVP.

RSVP is required for each event.

[Forgotten Melody], a 1938 Polish film with score by Wars.

Link to RSVP for the 7:00 pm concert of works by Henryk Wars, in their original 1930s arrangements, performed by the Thornton Art Deco Orchestra.

Host or Publisher USC Thornton School of Music