Photographer ©: Krzysztof Grabowski
Polish photographer, creator of Music Photographers Collective. He cooperates with Metrum Jazz Club and Bielska Zadymka Jazzowa festival.
Read more
On January 5, 2023, Zbigniew Preisner and Friendsperformed “Old and New Carols” at Cavatina Hall in Bielsko‑Biała. The concert marked a return of Preisner’s beloved winter series after a hiatus, presenting a blend of timeless traditional carols and new compositions reflecting his signature emotional depth and cinematic sensibility.
Preisner, internationally acclaimed for his film scores including “The Double Life of Véronique” and the “Three Colours” trilogy, was joined by long-time collaborators and vocalists Beata Rybotycka, Maciej Balcar, Edyta Krzemień, Joanna Pocica, and Jan Karpiel‑Bułecka with his folk ensemble, accompanied by a talented group of instrumentalists. The performance created an intimate and contemplative atmosphere, enhanced by the warm acoustics of Cavatina Hall, allowing the audience to fully experience the subtle nuances and emotional richness of Preisner’s music.
The band:
- Zbigniew Preisner – composer, piano
- Beata Rybotycka – vocals
- Maciej Balcar – vocals
- Edyta Krzemień – vocals
- Joanna Pocica – vocals
- Jan Karpiel‑Bułecka – vocals, folk instruments
- Other musicians – instrumental accompaniment
Discover the photo gallery
The images were taken by Krzysztof Grabowski on January 5, 2023, at Cavatina Hall in Bielsko-Biała, Poland.
The photos are the property of the author. All rights reserved. If you are interested in purchasing or using any of the images, please contact us: Music Photographers Collective - contact