Koncert zespołu Muchy przyciągnął do Willi Lentza zagorzałych fanów jednej z najbardziej wpływowych polskich formacji gitarowych XXI wieku. Istniejącą ponad siedemnaście lat grupę przyjęto w Szczecinie owacyjnymi brawami, podobnie zresztą jak to miało miejsce na setkach innych klubowych i festiwalowych imprez. Wykonywana muzyka – porównywana często do zespołów Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol czy The Smiths – działała elektryzująco na publiczność.

Amerykański neurolog i pisarz Oliver Sacks w książce „Muzykofilia. Opowieści o muzyce i mózgu” (bardzo ciekawej – polecam!) napisał: „Są ludzie, u których wrażenia jednego zmysłu stale i automatycznie uruchamiają wrażenia innych zmysłów”. Stąd zapewne artyści malarze, wyjątkowo wrażliwi na piękno, tak często czerpią inspirację z muzyki. Jak Wojciech Siudmak, którego rysunki – nieco szalone, bajkowe, pełne nieznanych fantastycznych bohaterów – można właśnie obejrzeć w Willi Lentza. To prace zainspirowane muzyką Fryderyka Chopina, a dokładniej nokturnami genialnego kompozytora.

We are proud to announce that Professor Katarzyna Dondalska, the creator of the series presenting young vocal talents at the Lentz Villa, received on Friday, June 24 2022, a Westpomeranian Nobel 2021, awarded by the Jury of the Competition in the field of ARTISTIC SCIENCES.

Congratulations!

On Saturday, June 25, the "Sacrum Non Profanum" International Music Festival was inaugurated at the Lentz Villa. During the concert, accordionist Jarosław Buczkowski performed his own pieces, compositions by Astor Piazolla and jazz standards. Moreover, the film by Leszek Szopa entitled Dziesięciu Wspaniałych, in which the artist recalled the profiles of the festival's patrons, including Krzysztof Penderecki, Wojciech Kilar, Andrzej Panufnik and Henryk Mikołaj Górecki.

On Friday, June 24, 2022, the opening of Wojciech Siudmak's exhibition entitled "Nocturnes – Hommage à Chopin" took place. The artist, who honoured the Szczecin residence with his presence, stated that the achievements of the great composer had inspired him for years. Since 2009 he has been working on the series of paintings presented in the villa, which are a free interpretation of Chopin's nocturnes. A recital by the pianist Sławomir Wilk perfectly complemented the exhibition. As always, the musician delighted the audience with the interpretation of the master's work from Żelazowa Wola. The exhibition, curated by Dorota Pieńkos, is open until October 30, 2022.

On the occasion of Father's Day, we offer everyone (not only Fathers) an individual tour of the Szczecin villa. In addition to our interiors, guests will be able to see the Timm Stutz exhibition – HUMAN | SPACE (Gallery in the attic) and the permanent exhibition – HISTORY (A)NEW (Gallery in the basement).

High teas, dance clubs, discos and finally balls – the dictionary of synonyms gives different words for almost the same thing: the possibility of "stomping your feet"; almost because each of these terms has extra weight.

We are pleased to announce the mapping of the Lentz Villa entitled 1888. The Illusion of Time, which had its premiere on June 11, 2021, during the inauguration of our new cultural institution in Szczecin, was nominated and awarded in the POLISH GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARDS competition for the best mapping animation of 2021!

On Sunday, June 5, a concert within the CULTURE ICONS series took place for the first time at the Lentz Villa. The interest in the recital with the hits of the brilliant Edith Piaf was so enormous that the performance of Sylwia Różycka quickly sold out. The artist played the role of the most famous French singer of the 20th century. That is why a decision was made to organise an additional concert, thus ensuring that a large group of French song lovers would participate in a unique, magical evening.

On Saturday, June 4, two events took place at the Lentz Villa: the opening of the Timm Stütz'sphoto exhibition and a jazz concert with the participation of Leszek Zaleski and Dawid Troczewski.

On Friday, June 3, two musical meetings were organised at the Lentz Villa, presenting young performers from Szczecin who reminded the audience of popular hits in recent years.

Paris Hilton and the Kardashians are working hard for that name. But the icons of culture have remained unchanged for decades.

Dance has already made its way into the Lentz Villa. Last year, tango lovers came to the seat of the youngest cultural institution in Szczecin. Last Saturday (May 29, 2022), we hosted crowds of waltz enthusiasts.

Interview with Leszek Zaleski and Dawid Troczewski

We have the honour to announce that the 2 nd prize in the International Composers’ Competition SAXandVILLAS 2022 has been awarded to Gianluca Cremona.

It was crowded on Saturday, May 14, at the Lentz Villa. At 18:00, there was a performance by an excellent ensemble from Denmark – Rudersdal Kammersolister, who delighted the audience with a beautiful interpretation of the works of Scandinavian composers: Amanda Röntgen-Maier – Swedish violinist and composer, Edvard Grieg, an excellent Norwegian composer, pianist and conductor, as well as the Danish creator Carl Nielsen other six symphonies and two operas.

After a two-year break caused by a pandemic, the Night of Museums returns. Already on Saturday evening – and at night, of course – instead of sitting comfortably in front of the TV or going to sleep, you can visit, see, and experience. Many cultural institutions, including the Lentz Villa, have prepared a lot of attractions.

Time for walks and getting to know the charms of Szczecin. We propose to use these moments to admire the shimmering tulips in the Villa's garden and to participate in many exciting events organised as part of the 14th Westival of Architecture (May 11-15), Scandinavian Days – a concert by the excellent Danish band Rudersdal Kammersolister (May 14, 18:00) and the Night of the Museums (May 14, 20:00 – 24:00).

- Please, do not ask me if I am going away for the May holidays and if I have a city break planned to Italy or Spain. Well, I'm going to take a city break without going anywhere. I'm staying in Szczecin! – said my friend at the cafe entrance, with whom I arranged for a chat over coffee.

The International Composers’ Competition SAXandVILLAS was announced by the Lentz Villa in Szczecin, Poland, in cooperation with Villa Marigola in Lerici, Italy. The Competition has been dedicated to the memory of Percy Bysshe Shelley (1792-1822) and Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937).

This piano recital will remain in the memory of music lovers for a long time. The protagonist of the evening was a pianist from the Philippines – Jim-Isaac Chua.

The last sounds of the phenomenal concert of the Paweł Kaczmarczyk Trio have faded, inaugurating the "Jazz in the Villa" series. We had the opportunity to hear pre-premiere material from the newly recorded yet unreleased album of the Krakow trio. Thank you for being with us!

In the garden of the Lentz Villa, a magnolia was planted, which was named Max to commemorate the outstanding architect of the building mentioned above – Max Drechsler. It is not the only natural and historical piece of news coming from this institution. Well, soon, more such trees will appear in the local garden, which will also remind us of influential figures related to the Lentz Villa and the cultural circles of Szczecin.

On Sunday, April 4, 2022, a concert took place at the Lentz Villa as part of the JUVENUM HORTUS series. The performers included young Ukrainian artists, winners of international competitions and festivals, who, together with professors Ludmila and Lev Zakopets, dedicated their performances to the inhabitants of Ukraine. During the concert, Poles who helped the Ukrainian nation were also thanked. The program included mainly works by Polish and Ukrainian composers.

The ceremonial funeral of Maestro Krzysztof Penderecki took place on March 29, 2022, on the second anniversary of his death. His ashes were placed in the National Pantheon in the crypt under the presbytery of St. Peter and Paul in Krakow.

Some concerts are especially remembered, sometimes for a lifetime. I am convinced that many music lovers will remember for a long time the recent show from the famous and excellent series "Great Concertmasters", which took place in the Lentz Villa in Szczecin. The evening with the performance of the Baltic Neopolis Orchestra and violin virtuoso – Melina Mandozzi showed how great the power of music is, which not only touches or gives joy but can also raise spirits.

Melina Mandozzi was the star of the Saturday concert at the Lentz Villa, as part of the "GREAT CONCERTMASTERS" series. A Swiss student of Yehudi Menuhin made her debut at only 12 with the famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.

For the eighth time, the participants of the panel discussion organised as part of the VALUES IN CULTURE series met at the Lentz Villa.

We are pleased to announce that on April 2nd (Saturday) at 20:00, we will start a new series called Jazz at the Villa. Four concerts by great Polish ensembles will introduce you to the aura of intimate jazz. However, you can find an explosive mixture of multidimensional rhythms and harmony under its soft skin. The concert of Paweł Kaczmarczyk Audiofeeling Trio inaugurating the "Duo Trio Jazz" series will be a real treat for music lovers. Considering that the Szczecin audience has not had the opportunity to listen to this band for years, it promises to be an intriguing evening with the best jazz.

The premiere shows of Marcel Mithois's monodrama entitled "Accompanist" have been taking place since Friday. It is the second theatrical production of the youngest cultural institution in Szczecin after the performance "1888. Villa of Love".

The exhibition of photographs by Tomasz Lazar – "Notes from the Void", presented at the Villa Lentz, arouses a lot of emotions in every visitor. Like a boomerang, memories of the pandemic come back. Sad and dramatic, but also quite enjoyable, even fun – as it is in life. These are specific, personal "notes" from memory.

Tomasz Lazar is a laureate of, among others, World Press Photo, Picture of the Year International, CHIPP, Sony World Photography Award, BZ WBK Press Photo, Grand Press Photo, and Lumix Festival for Young Journalism. He presented photos taken during the COVID-19 pandemic at the Lentz Villa.

On Friday, March 4, 2022, at 18:00, a vernissage of the photo exhibition by Tomasz Lazar will be organised at the Lentz Villa. He is a Szczecin native, artist, independent photographer and lecturer at the Academy of Art in Szczecin.

The concert, with the participation of the mezzo-soprano – Izabela Rudnicka and the pianist – Olga Bila referred to the idea of salon music meetings, popular in the 19th century. The works by Franz Schubert and Carl Loew, who lived in Szczecin for several decades, interpreted perfectly in the palace chambers, were warmly welcomed by the audience eager for this type of entertainment. Szymon Wyrzykowski hosted the concert.

Aleksander Różanek
In the monodrama by Marcel Mithois
director: Zurab Pirveli
arrangements: Gustaw Miłoszewski

A concert of the big star is about to take place, but instead of him, his accompanist appears on stage and announces that...

Some say that it is only a legend, others that it is absolutely true. Apparently, during his stay in Szczecin in 1831, Fryderyk Chopin himself visited the famous art salon of Mrs Tilebein. He came here to meet the singer Konstancja Gładkowska. Could the paths of the wealthy factory owner August Lentz and the outstanding musician and composer Carl Loewe cross in this then small German city? This question came to my mind with the announcement of a concert at the Lentz Villa entitled "Music from the times of August Lentz". It will be the music of Carl Loewe sounding here. So let's check if the meeting of these gentlemen was even possible.

We regret to inform you that the Walz & Villa event cannot take place on the planned date and will be postponed. The reason for the event's cancellation is a positive coronavirus test results of several members of the DEUTSCHE OPER BERLIN SALON ORCHESTRA.

Valentine's Day, celebrated in a literary atmosphere, has passed. Nevertheless, it was possible to meet many Szczecin authors, collect autographs, talk about future creative plans, or buy books during the event.

Soon we will present the architectural and conservation lexicon of the Lentz Villa, the entries of which will be developed by Michał Dębowski – the Municipal Conservation Officer.

Art. Budyń and Chango performed during the Friday evening at the Lentz Villa.

The GIOIA DI CANTO choir concert, which took place on January 14, was conducted by Anna Tarnowska, with the participation of vocalists Eliza Nowakowska and Ada Stasiukiewicz, pianist Marek Kwarta, evoked the magical atmosphere of Christmas. Beautiful Christmas songs and the rarely performed Roman Maciejewski's "Shepherd's Mass" delighted the large audience gathered at the Lentz Villa. The concert ended with the audience joining the artists in singing and encores.

On Monday, we had the opportunity to participate in a unique music event. At the Lentz Vilal, a concert of recognized artists was held: violinist – Konstanty Andrzej Kulka, cellist – Tomasz Strahl, and also a pianist representing the young generation – Andrzej Wierciński. The virtuosos performed the Duet in C major for violin and cello WoO 27 by Ludwig van Beethoven, the composer's only, rarely performed piece for violin, cello and piano – Piano Trio in G minor, Op. 8. The audience welcomed the instrumentalists' performance cordially, and after the concert (as it used to happen in a good living room), there was time for joint talks with the artists, photos and autographs, which are a souvenir of a pleasant evening. Szymon Wyrzykowski hosted the event.

Interesting artistic events have been taking place at the Villa Lentz since Friday. They were inaugurated by singer Ewa Gielnik and guitarist Waldemar Zieliński from the DiValdi ensemble, who presented popular compositions that introduced the audience to the mood of the upcoming Christmas. Dariusz Koronczewski hosted the event. The next concert was of a similar nature. The vocal trainer Olga Tadel, known for many TV programs, performed with the Baltic Neopolis Quartet, evoking the Christmas atmosphere, interpreting, among others, works by Zbigniew Preisner, Felix Bernard and Irving Berlin.

The opening of the photo exhibition of students of the 3rd year of the Cinematography Department, Department of Photography, the State Leon Schiller Higher School of Film, Television and Theater in Łódź entitled Oblivion attracted many artists and art lovers at the Lentz Villa.

Another meeting with Frédéric Chopin's music at the Lentz Villa is behind us. This time, SŁAWOMIR WILK played the composer's pieces perfectly, with a sense of the brilliant style and characteristic rubates and varied, beautiful dynamics. Sławomir Wilk is a piano virtuoso ranked among the leading Polish pianists of the middle generation. In addition to the works of the famous Frédéric, the musician also presented (first performed in Szczecin) Piano Sonata No. 2, Op. 60 by Sergei Bortkiewicz. Naturally, encores had to take place, as the large audience gathered in the villa gave applause both to the pianist and the concert host Mirosław Kosiński.

The Błoto band performed at the Lentz Villa on Saturday evening.

On Thursday, September 30, as part of the 18th International Sacrum Non Profanum Music Festival, screenings of films took place – "Paderewskiego życie po życiu", directed by Stefan Szlachtycz and "10 wspaniałych", directed by Leszek Szopa.

On Saturday, September 25, we were visited by the en plein-air and discussion panel participants.

On Sunday, September 5th, as part of the Small Form Theater Review – Kontrapunkt, the performance of "1888. The Villa of Love" was shown. The action of the play, in which actors of Szczecin theatres can be seen, takes place in a villa at the end of the 19th century and introduces the audience to "the hidden secrets of the Lentz family, their house, and the scattered facts from their lives".

The Sunday concert at the Lentz Villa was the culmination of the ten-day International MEISINGER Music Festival.

Next Sunday, the Lentz Villa will host another event presented as part of the Meisinger Music Festival.

The first festival evening presented as part of the Meisinger Music Festival, and held at the Lentz Villa, is now behind us. The evening consisted of two excellent interpretations of piano concertos by W.A. Mozart (in A major KV 414 and C major KV 415) performed by pianist Tomasz Lis, as well as French compositions by Claude Debussy and Gabriel Fauré performed by soprano singer Iwona Sobotka which gained great applause from the audience, and as a result prompted the artists to give three encores. The concert was also attended by the "Poland baROCK" Baroque Orchestra, and the whole event was conducted by the Festival Director, Krzysztof Meisinger.

Last Saturday was full of exciting events!

On July 15th, 2021, the exhibition "Lentz Villa. History (a)new" was presented in the company of the exhibition curators – Maciej Słomiński and Michał Dębowski. Visitors were given, among other things, the history of Szczecin's Westend, the history of the monument creation, the fate of its inhabitants and the scope of the conservation and restoration works.

A month has passed since the official opening of the new Szczecin cultural institution – the Lentz Villa.

At the invitation of the President of Szczecin, Piotr Krzystek, the world-famous vocalists – Alicja Węgorzewska and Plácido Domingo Junior were the guests of the Lentz Villa on Wednesday, June 30th 2021. The previous day, both musicians participated in a concert organized in Szczecin to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Astor Piazzolla's birth.

The first concert organized as part of the JUVENUM HORTUS (Young Garden) series was held in the gardens of the Lentz Villa. This concert presented the achievements of young instrumentalists from the SAXADEMUS QUARTET ensemble. Apart from listening to compositions from different eras and transcriptions of classical and popular music works, the audience were introduced to the history of the saxophone. This instrument was created more or less at the same time as the concept of building the Lentz Villa in Szczecin was being finalized.

Nie milkną echa inauguracji działalności Willi Lentza, a my przygotowaliśmy już dla Państwa kolejne muzyczne atrakcję. W sobotę, 26 czerwca br., w ogrodach rezydencji odbędą się dwa koncerty.

Dzięki transmisji online, umożliwimy Państwu uczestnictwo w wybranych wydarzeniach prezentowanych w ramach inauguracji działalności Willi Lentza. Przygotowaliśmy bowiem live streaming następujących koncertów:

• 11.06 br, ok. godz. 20.00 – prawykonanie utworu Krzesimira Dębskiego Papricoso stettinese della una Villa
• 12.06 br., ok. godz. 20.00 – koncert zespołu Mitch & Mitch
• 13.06 br., ok. godz. 20.00 – koncert zespołu Jazz Band Młynarski-Masecki

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Picture this, one Villa which can stand as a representation and symbol for the whole of Szczecin! Within the history of this building can be seen the history of the city, and therefore what has made Szczecin the city that it is today. Demonstrating growth and fall, greatness and decline, cultural highs and lows, political changes both local and international as well as standing witness to the great social changes that have swept the land upon which it sits. This multi-layered and contrasting fate of the Villa serves as a symbolic, and on times verging upon the grotesque’ interpretation of history.