Power of music and images, familiar songs in a new form, and first of all great voice and charisma - these words can sum up the monumental spectacle with Peter Gabriel admired by over 11 thousand people on sunday night, during final concert of LFO 2012. Before the stage was taken by the former leader of Genesis, artists such as Teddy Jr., Antwerp Gipsy-Ska Orkestra and Kroke (vocally supported by Anna Maria Jopek) presented their music at the MOSiR stadium. »
I couldn’t really understand what you were trying to do here, but after visiting the camps at Auschwitz and Birkenau I’m getting some sense of what might be going on. »
Maroon Town, Sara Lugo, Shachar Gilad and Dżem - these bands filled Old Market Square in Oswiecim with the sounds of various types of music from different parts of the world during the multi-ethnic concert. »
The second day of LFO was filled by artistic feelings. Opening of a mural by Andrzej Pągowski and the documentary movie "Eyes and Ears of God" by Tomo Križnar was a part of non-music events. But perfection of the evening was Krystyna Janda, who could be seen during frying eggs and wearing pink dressing-gown while performing famous monodrama "Shirley Valentine" on the Oświęcim’s Culture Centre stage. »
The third edition of Life Festival Oświęcim started with a concert "Give Peace a Chance" performed by Orchestra of the Karol Szymanowski Philharmonic in Cracow. It was conducted by a Polish conductor, composer and jazz violinist Krzesimir Dębski. On the stage he was accompanied by his brilliant soloists: Nizioł Bartholomew, Matthew Smoczyński and Paul Kaczmarczyk. »
Teddy Jr. will play at the final concert of LFO 2012. The Dutch musician with his international band was chosen by jury of a competition held by Peace Festival Foundation and muzzo.pl. »
"Give Peace a Chance" – this is the name of a concert that will open this year’s Life Festival Oświęcim. It will include famous movie themes played by Orchestra of the Karol Szymanowski's Philharmonic in Cracow conducted by Krzesimir Dębski. »
„Together Against Racism”, „Stop Hate Speech!”, “Weapon Under Control” – these are some of the educational projects of Life Festival Oświęcim 2012. Besides, there will be “Talking Heads” in various locations in the city and an exposition „Aktion Reinhardt – Holocaust in the General Government”. »
40 days before their concert at Life Festival Oświęcim Antwerp Gipsy-Ska Orkestra performs a singing invitation to the show. The short song, recorded especially for us, proves that it will be one of the most entertaining moments of the festival. »
A monodrama „Shirley Valentine” will be presented by Krystyna Janda during LFO 2012. Another non-musical event of the festival will be opening of a mural by Andrzej Pągowski. »
Another artist performing at the Old City Square encourages to participating in LFO 2012. Deuan German, guitarist, founder and leader of Maroon Town explains why playing in Oświęcim will be an exceptional experience for him and his mates. »
Shachar Gilad is looking forward to playing at Life Festival Oświęcim 2012. Together with his bandmates he recorded and send us a short video clip with an invitation to his concert. »
Dżem will headline a multi-ethnic concert of LFO2012 which will take place at the Old City Square in Oświęcim on Saturday, 12th May. Before the Polish legendary group we will see Sara Lugo, Maroon Town and Shachar Gilad. Admission is free. »
From Wednesday’s noon (21st March) one will have a chance to buy tickets for the final concert of LFO2012, with participation of Peter Gabriel and friends. Prices range from 97 to 500 PLN. The concert will take place at the MOSiR Stadium in Oświęcim, on 13th May. »
Peter Gabriel, one of the most significant artists in the history of rock, will be a star of Life Festival Oświęcim 2012. The British musician, with a several dozen-piece orchestra, will headline the final concert at MOSiR Stadium on Sunday, May 13th. It will be the only Polish concert promoting Gabriel’s latest album “New Blood”. »
The bands Antwerp Gipsy–Ska Orkestra and Kroke (with guest appearance of Anna Maria Jopek and percussionist Sławek Berny) will play at the final concert of Life Festival Oświęcim, at MOSiR Stadium, on Sunday, 13th May. The main star of the night will be a legendary Peter Gabriel and the New Blood Orchestra. »
This year’s edition of Life Festival Oświęcim will start on Thursday, May 13th. As usual, it will be full of events representing various forms of art and culture. The final concert at the MOSiR stadium will be headlined by a world renowned music star. »
