The concert performed by the Henryk Miśkiewicz Quartet consists of original arrangements of themes from cult Polish films. The leader chose those which he mostly recorded personally. It is a sentimental journey in a new, jazz version. On this occasion, the artist pays tribute to composers making significant contributions to Polish cinematography. It should be noted that the characteristic sound of Henryk Miśkiewicz's saxophone can be heard on many of the soundtracks . For this unusual, his own tone, melody and improvisation, he has received many prestigious awards, such as consecutive MATEUSES (awards from Programme Three of the Polish Radio) or FRYDERKI (awards from the Phonographic Academy), including the most recent GOLD FRYDERYK for lifetime artistic achievements and the last one on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of ZAIKS - STATUETKA for extraordinary performance artistry and sensitivity in recreating and creating Polish music. In February 2023, he was awarded the Gold Medal for "Meritorious Service to Culture Gloria Artist " and his home town of Kozuchów granted him the title of Honorary Citizen of Kozuchów
Henryk's concert based mainly on Polish film music is a reminder of what is moving and should not be forgotten. For the music forms a unified whole with the film and enhances the artistic value of the film. This is told by saxophonist Henryk Miśkiewicz, who performs the main film themes and motifs as well as his own improvisations adapted to the climate of the film scenes. Thanks to the fact that the artist got to know the composers personally, the secrets of their creative work, and became their complement and 'muse' in the films We can hear many anecdotes connected with this work. No one else can play the famous saxophone solo that begins the film '07 Zgłoś się', with music by Włodzimierz Korcz, or create a unique atmosphere for films with music by Michał Lorenc, in 'Różyczka' and his first film 'Psy', and in the second series of 'Czterdziestolatka' by Jerzy 'Dudus' Matuszkiewicz. Fans of film and Henryk Miśkiewicz's talent can find out for themselves by following the soundtracks of individual films , or by coming to a concert dedicated to film music performed by the quartet leader
Henryk Miśkiewicz - saxophones,
Wojciech Majewski - piano
Sławomir Kurkiewicz - double bass,
Michał Miśkiewicz - percussion.
