Young Polish Talents Impress in Vienna with a Musical Bridge from Baroque to Pop
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Vienna hosted the third edition of the successful concert series “Young Polish Artists – From Baroque to Pop.” The event, which filled the hall, once again demonstrated the extraordinary musical talent and stylistic range of the young generation of Polish artists.
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Vienna hosted the third edition of the concert series “Young Polish Artists – From Baroque to Pop.” / Picture: © Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Austria
After the two previous editions were dedicated to classical music, musicals, and operettas, this year's edition built an appealing bridge between seemingly distant musical worlds. The audience enjoyed an energetic and varied evening that ranged from baroque sounds to modern pop hits.
Classical meets modern
The young talents demonstrated their versatility with classical performances such as a prelude by J.S. Bach and arias by Stanisław Moniuszko. Moniuszko is considered the “father of Polish national opera” and is known for works such as Halka and Straszny dwór.
The modern contributions were equally bold and convincing. The moving “Memory” from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats – inspired by T.S. Eliot's poem Rhapsody on a Windy Night and one of the most famous musical songs of all time – and “Run to You” from Whitney Houston's repertoire. This song, produced by David Foster, was part of the soundtrack to the film Bodyguard and was nominated for an Oscar in 1993.
Professional lighting and sound technology underscored the authentic concert character of the evening. The third edition of the cycle reinforced the ability of young Polish artists to both cultivate musical tradition and forge inspiring connections to modernity. This commitment to promoting young talent is also reflected in other cultural events organized by the embassy and the Polish Institute in Vienna, such as the concert by internationally acclaimed pop and R&B singer Sara James in June 2025, as reported by Vindobona.org.