Stop, find peace, surround yourself with people who have a heart for you. Imagine a multitude of voices that are saying one important message at the same time. On 12 September, on the patio of the Olivia Centre in Gdańsk, this vision will become a reality when seven choirs from the Tri-City join forces to perform the song “Sobie i Wam” together.
September 12 at 17:00 on the patio of the Olivia Centre in Gdańsk, a unique choral event will take place, during which the song “Sobie i Wam” by Katarzyna Nosowska and Marcin Macuk will be performed. The initiator of the meeting is the Olivia Centre Choir, which, together with other ensembles from the Tri-City and the surrounding area – m.in. the Chamber Choir (Ekolan), the Sopot Chamber Choir Continuo, the Fahrenheit Alumni Choir “Non Serio”, the Academic Choir of the University of Gdańsk, the Choir of the Oliwa Neighborhood House “Po Sąsiadach”, the Lira Choir Association, the Zawisza Czarny Male Shanty Choir, the SANS Mundus Cantat Festival Choir and the choir at the PARK ON Association – will join forces to sing this important message together.
The piece will be heard for the first time in this unique arrangement, written especially for the Olivia Centre Choir, in such a large (about 200 choristers) group of amateur artists. The performance will be graced by professional musicians of the instrumental ensemble: Karolina Krzyżanowska – piano, Hubert Baumann – guitar, Krzysztof Hnatiuk – bass, Tomasz Hoffman – drums.
The event will be hosted by an experienced conductor Wiktoria Pagieła – the founder and artistic director of the Olivia Centre Choir and this project.
” We want to convey through music that instead of constant rush and consumerism, it is worth surrounding yourself with wise people and experiencing peace of mind ,” says Marta Moksa, a choir member and organizing director of the event. ” We believe that singing together by several hundred people can move even those who do not expect it.
After a joint performance of “Sobie i Wam”, each choir will present a song of their choice. Then, an integration meeting is planned, which will create a unique space for exchanging experiences, establishing new contacts and building lasting relationships in the music community. Such events are not only about music – they are also about community, mutual support and inspiration, which help to develop passion, improve artistic quality and have a positive impact on the well-being of participants.
Research shows that singing in a group improves mental health, reduces stress, and strengthens feelings of belonging and happiness. Making music together allows you to find inner peace, and at the same time builds social bonds and a sense of meaning. That is why such events, which bring together artists and music lovers, have a deep sense and meaning for both participants and the entire local community.
We invite you to participate!
The performance of “Sobie i Wam” will be recorded, so during the singing, the event will be a film set – admission to it is free and open to all music lovers, but during the recording the audience will be asked for patience and cooperation with the filmmakers. The singing of individual choirs is different – then it will be cheerful and loud! Come 12 September at 5:00 p.m. on the patio of Olivia Centre to feel the magic of singing together and become part of something special.
About the Olivia Centre Choir
The Olivia Centre Choir has been operating for seven years and brings together 40 singing enthusiasts who work in various companies located in Olivia Centre – a prestigious business centre in Gdańsk. The band brings together people from different backgrounds who find time after working hours to develop their talent and enjoy making music together. The choir has performed on numerous stages in the Tri-City, participated in cultural and charity projects, and in 2022 released its debut album “Dobre tony”, containing interpretations of well-known songs from the repertoire of m.in. The Beatles, Eurythmics and Męskie Granie Orkiestra.
The choir has won prestigious awards, m.in. the Golden Band in the XVIII National Competition of Christmas Carols and Pastorals and the Bronze Diploma in the VI Baltic Competition of Choirs Pomerania Cantat. The participation of the Olivia Centre Choir in the prestigious Philharmonic under the Stars project, during which they performed Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana together with choirs from Poland and Germany and a symphony orchestra, was a unique artistic event confirming the high level of the ensemble and its presence on the national and international music scene.
Wiktoria Pagieła – BIO
Wiktoria Pagieła – conductor and founder of the Olivia Centre Choir – is an outstanding figure of the Polish choral scene. Born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, she comes from a family with rich musical traditions. She is a scholarship holder of the Government of the Republic of Poland and a graduate with distinction of the Faculty of Choral Conducting and Music Education at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. St. Moniuszko and the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk. She has many years of experience as a conductor, organizer and leader of vocal and choral workshops, m.in. cyclical meetings in Gdańsk “Saturday Vocal Workshops” and the National Liturgical Music Workshops Music of the Soul in Gdańsk.
She is a laureate of many awards, including the Fryderyk 2014 Phonographic Academy Award in the Album of the Year category for the preparation of the University Choir of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. She was the president of the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras. Wiktoria is known for her ability to combine professionalism with passion, and her artistic and educational work influences the development of choral music in the region. He is actively involved in promoting contemporary popular choral music in the academic and business environment.
Media Team Contacts:
Marta Moksa
Email: marta.moksa@oliviacentre.com
Phone: +48 502 470 884
