Crossover Music Festival // Bielsko-Biała

Crossover music transcends all boundaries, combining many styles, not limited to one genre, and utilizing various forms of expression. It is an art form that is difficult to define, as its essence lies in the individuality and imagination of the artist.
The Crossover Music Festival is a proposal for people open to new experiences, seeking what is innovative and unconventional in music. The diversity of genres and their original synthesis creates a spectacle that largely goes beyond the framework of classical art.
After the success of three editions of the festival, once again, unique artists will perform in Bielsko-Biała, who have captivated many music lovers not only in Poland but also around the world with their creativity, incredible sensitivity, and excellent craftsmanship. Thanks to the festival, it will be possible to hear and feel their temperament in one place – Bielsko-Biała.
The initiators of the festival are musicians from Bielsko-Biała, the trio The ThreeX, who are supported in organizing the event by the Bielsko-Biała Municipality and the Bielsko Cultural Center.

Festival Program

// Etnos Ensemble
30.05.2019 at 18:00
Ceremony Hall at the Jewish Cemetery / Cieszyńska 92

Etnos Ensemble consists of four instrumentalists who, in their creativity, combine traditional folk inspirations, Slavic, Balkan, and klezmer music. They strive to extract what is unique, true, and moving. Their music combines traditional energy and elegance with a primal, ancient pulse. The band was formed by artists seeking space for self-realization, united by a love for folklore, and thus for what is beautiful, simple, and pulsating with life, closest to the soul of every human being. They combine this passion with mastery of their instruments, creating a truly exceptional project: refined and universal in its message.

// Oly.
30.05.2019 at 20:30
Metrum Jazz Club / Partyzantów 22

Oly. is one of the most talented Polish art-pop vocalists. Originally from Nałęczów and currently based in Poznań, the artist composes melancholic songs tinged with subtle electronics. In 2015, her debut album 'Home' was released under the Nextpop label. It is material full of noble, minimalist shades of gray and the cool light of Scandinavian inspirations. Her performance will be a beautiful journey and a break from reality.

//KlaViS
31.05.2019 at 18:00
Historical Museum in Bielsko-Biała - Sułkowski Castle (atrium) / Wzgórze 16

The trio KlaViS invites viewers on a journey through the extremely diverse worlds of music, from the elegant classical era to dodecaphony, from the masterpieces of great romantics to original works inspired by ancient folk melodies, while constantly discovering treasures in the form of works by contemporary composers.
Their international concert tours have taken them to many European countries, as well as to China, Turkey, and Zimbabwe. They have performed on prestigious stages such as Tonhalle Zürich in Switzerland, the St. Petersburg Philharmonic, and the Vienna Musikverein.
The KlaViS trio performs classical works, from Brahms to Shostakovich, Haydn, and Rachmaninoff, as well as new arrangements and original compositions. Their fresh and noble sound, which gives world-class masterpieces a convincing interpretation, impresses even the most conservative listeners…

//Dizzy Boyz Brass Band
31.05.2019 at 20:30
Metrum Jazz Club / Partyzantów 22

What makes the hits of Earth, Wind & Fire so phenomenal? Why did James Brown captivate his audience to dance? What is the magic of The Chase's sound? The answer is simple – in each of these bands, brass instruments play a crucial role: saxophones, trombones, tuba, and trumpets, along with their sound being unified by percussion. This set of instruments derives from the tradition of New Orleans brass bands and is a ready recipe for a unique energetic sound.
Dizzy Boyz Brass Band is an interesting and innovative project on the Polish music scene. The band, founded by Jakub Domański, consists of several young musicians who are professionally connected with cultural and artistic institutions. Each of their concerts is an explosion of energy, positive emotions, and a dose of unique experiences.

//Czesław Jakubiec & The ThreeX Symfonicznie
01.06.2019 at 18:00
Bielsko Cultural Center / ul. Juliusza Słowackiego 27

The meeting of Czesław Jakubiec with the trio The ThreeX resulted in the creation of a program where instrumental mastery combines with refined humor. It features works by great composers such as Vivaldi, Strauss, and Chopin, but presented in a light and fascinating form. Czesław, with his intelligent jokes and surprising punchlines, will put the audience in a good mood, the trio will ensure virtuosity and uncompromising performance level, and the whole will be complemented by the Bielsko Chamber Orchestra.
Czesław Jakubiec is a well-known singer, music lover, and comedian in Poland. His art is based on years of cabaret experience, acting skills, and a perfectly mastered operatic technique. He loves singing, and his ability to switch between tenor, baritone, and soprano brings him and his audience great joy. Therefore, he constantly experiments and crosses all boundaries!
The ThreeX, consisting of two violins and piano, are graduates of a renowned music university in Vienna and laureates of many international competitions. Over 17 years of existence, the trio has performed in Europe, Asia, and South America. They have concerted at numerous festivals in many notable venues, such as Izumi Hall Osaka, Shanghai Symphony Orchestra Hall, Toppan Hall Tokyo, and the Gläserner Saal of the famous Vienna Musikverein.

//Myrczek & Tomaszewski
01.06.2019 at 20:30
Metrum Jazz Club / Partyzantów 22

Myrczek & Tomaszewski 2.1 is a new version of the duo that has been active for five years. After the acoustic album 'Love Revisited', it was time for a new project – the result of searches, inspirations, and experiences gathered during over two hundred concerts played. This time, the musicians reach for electronic sounds, using synthesizers and sound processing devices, and the repertoire's starting point is the music of Herbie Hancock. The project is complemented by the electronic drummer Tomek Machański.

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Tickets available at the Bielsko Cultural Center (ul. Słowackiego 27) and online: www.bilety.bck.bielsko.pl.

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