An extraordinary meeting of two powerful instruments: accordion and double bass. Internationally acclaimed Polish musicians Maciej Frackiewicz and Jacek Karwan present a programme exploring deep spiritual expression (In Croce by Sofia Gubaidulina), contemporary Polish soundscapes (Widlak and Nowak), and the passionate rhythms of tango (Le Grand Tango by Astor Piazzolla). This unique duo performance showcases the rich dialogue and surprising synergy between two seemingly contrasting instruments.

Programme

Wojciech Widlak (*1971) – Sonata for Double Bass and Accordion

Wojciech Nowak (*1954) – Duo (1987)

Sofia Gubaidulina (*1931-2024) – In Croce

Astor Piazzolla (1921–1992) – Le Grand Tango

Performers

Maciej Frackiewicz – accordion

Jacek Karwan – double bass

Duration: approx. 60 minutes, without interval

This event is supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Reykjavik.

The concert is co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland from the Culture Promotion Fund.