Over 5 days Ciechocinek in Poland became the international capital of music – all thanks to the Vistula Sounds. The “2nd Vistula Sounds International Vocal Festival and Competition Ciechocinek. Kuyavia-Pomerania 2023" attracted over 100 soloists and ensembles from 17 countries such as Vietnam, Libya, Cuba, Armenia, and Israel, but also many European countries, including singers from Poland. Sar Sargsyan is the originator and Artistic Director of this unique event.
Sar gave performances during the official opening and closing concerts, too. The festival is held under the Honorary Patronage of the Governor and Marshal of the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship of Poland, and the mayor of the city of Ciechocinek.
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On April 23, 2023 in the “Templum” concert hall in Łódź, Sar Sargsyan, the Armenian baritone singer gave a recital entitled “Armenian Crane” to commemorate the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (1915).The recital programme included works by well-known and renowned Armenian composers. The piano accompaniment was provided by Jakub Czech, a Łódź-based pianist, arranger, teacher, and conductor.The event was organized by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Łódź and “Nairi” – the Armenian Education and Cultural Centre. The guests included the Armenian Ambassador to Poland, Samvel Mkrtchian, the Armenian Honorary Consul in Łódź, Rafał Choma, as well as Archimandryta Taron Ghulikyan, priest of the Armenian Apostolic Church in Poland.We wish to express our gratitude to the organizers for the invitation and a warm reception. We are also grateful to the spectators who shared with us many unforgettable and emotional moments.
Sar Sargsyan, the Armenian baritone singer resident in Poland, will give a recital entitled “Armenian Crane”. The event will take place on April 23, 2023 in the “Templum” concert hall in Łódź and will be part of the Łódź celebrations commemorating the Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day (1915). In Armenian culture, the crane is a symbol of longing for the lost homeland, and a symbol of the Armenian diaspora – Armenians scattered around the world. Each year on April 24, the Armenian community around the world observes the anniversary of the extermination of their people. Marches commemorating the massacre of Armenians are organized both in Armenia and abroad, including Poland. The recital programme will include works by well-known and renowned Armenian composers. The piano accompaniment will be provided by Jakub Czech, a Łódź-based pianist, arranger, teacher, and conductor. The event is organized by the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Armenia in Łódź and “Nairi” – the Armenian Education and Cultural Centre.
Dearest Friends, we are about to leave 2022. Many things have happened over the year in Sar’s artistic career, including performances, festivals, competitions, and recordings. The most prominent event of the year, however, was the initiation of the “Vistula Sounds” International Festival and Singing Competition in Ciechocinek – a dream come true for the founder and artistic director. To show the gratitude for the city, the local authorities and residents, Sar has come up with a New Year surprise – his own interpretation of the iconic Ciechocinek song, “
The 1th edition of the “Vistula Sounds” Vocal International Competition & Festival was held on 15-19 August 2022 in Ciechocinek, Poland. Sar is the originator and Artistic Director of this unique event.