Sinfonietta – What is a melody?

Sinfonietta – What is a melody? Immerse yourself in a masterful exploration of melody with the Sinfonietta Kraków, conducted by Joanna Ślusarczyk, at the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology in Kraków. Leading the conversation is esteemed educator Jakub Figus, who will answer the age‑old question: what makes a melody tug at our hearts, instill joy, or stir action? This February 19 at 10:00 a.m., the youngest music lovers will discover the answers and more, as Figus will guide participants on how to listen and what to pay attention to in the sounds around them. The concert will feature the brilliant talents of students from Fryderyk Chopin Secondary School of Music in Kraków, who will perform alongside the Sinfonietta orchestra, delivering a program that spans classical brilliance and contemporary charm: Camille Saint‑Saëns – The Swan Camille Saint‑Saëns – Słoń Romuald Twardowski – Oberek Gioachino Rossini – Sonata in G major No. 1, Part III: Moderato Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Serenata for Strings in C Major, Part II: Waltz Edvard Grieg – Two Nordic Melodies for string orchestra (Cowbells and Country Dance) Fryderyk Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Parts I & II Joe Hisaishi – My Neighbour Totoro In the new year, the Sinfonietta Cracovia will expand its family-friendly concert series to include interactive music lessons. Join us for this unforgettable journey into the heart of melody—where every note tells a story and every performance invites you to listen deeper. Details & tickets.