June 10-22, 2015 13 Days with J. Michael Barone

Did someone say Pipedreams in Poland?! Yes, and why not, though I confess that my own knowledge of the Polish organ scene has been limited to the music on a few compact discs and a bit of snooping on the Internet. But even that limited introduction suggests a remarkable adven-ture. A Polish state was founded in 966 when Mieszko I, ruler of a territory roughly comparable with todays Republic of Poland, converted to Christianity, and the expanding influence of the Christian church in Poland brought with it the evolving resources of the pipe organ. The many extravagant cases of instruments from the 16th through 18th centuriessome still with preserved historic pipeworktestify to a healthy economy that supported an organ tradition comparable to the better-known resources of Western Europe, perhaps not surprisingly since Kracow, Wroclaw and Gdansk (among other Polish cities) were part of the prosper-ous Hanseatic League. The famous Lublin Tabulature, an historic collection of more than 350 organ works compiled between 1537 and 1548 and the most comprehensive source of organ music in Europe from that time (!), was assembled by a Polish monk, Jan of Lublin, a musical theo-rist and organist attached to the convent at Krasnik, near Lublin.

And Jans work was by no means unique, as other Renaissance and Baroque manuscript collections document a

lively and cosmopolitan Polish

organ culture that has persisted through to the present time, despite the privations of the Communist era. Our itinerary, focused on the central and eastern parts of Poland, will embrace a remarkable variety of instruments from five centu-ries, including the monumental 96-stop organ at Oliwa Cathedral; the richly ornamented installation by Stanislaw Studzinski from 1680 in Lezajsk, with its celebrated high-pitched, multi-rank cym-bal mixture; the oldest historic instrument in Poland from 1620 at the parish church in Kazimierz Dolny; several late-romantic organs by Schlag und Shne, with their distinctive symphonic voice; new concert hall installations by Schuke in Warsaw and Rieger in Lodz; and Christian Wegscheiders careful restoration of the 1719 Hildebrandt organ in Paslek. Along the way, our demonstrations also will introduce us to com-positions by such Polish composers as Jakub Sowa, Felix Borows-ki, Mieczyslaw Surzynski and Feliks Nowowiejski. Im not aware of other organ tours that have visited this area be-fore, so I hope that you will take advantage of a unique opportu-nity. Our group is traditionally cordial, and whether you already are one of the Pipedreams Gang or are considering joining us for the first time, youll come home with incredible memoriesof Pipedreams in Poland!

Historic Organs of

POLAND

MON 15 JUN GdaskDiscover the ancient port city of Gdask in the course of the days visits. As with much of Poland, Gdask was destroyed during WWII and rebuilt with the dedication of its citizens. One church in the city center was largely spared the ravages The Dominican Church of St. Nicholas and it houses a 35-stop organ in a splendid case dating to 1755. Of particular note today will be the two organs located in the Cathedral in nearby Oliwa: a small choir organ from 2003 within a 16th cen-tury case, and the great organ built 1763-88 as the largest instrument in the world at that time. The latter is noted for its 7000-plus pipes and splendid sound. (B)

Dominican Church St. Nicholas (18th C. un-attributed 1907 Goebel; 35/II+P, rest. 1977 Hammer)St. Brygide Church (1996 Kamiskich; 45/III+P)Archcathedral Basilica of The Holy Trinity, Blessed Virgin Mary and St Bernard Oliwa: Great Organ (1788 Wulff; 94/V+P - 1968 Kaminski; 96/V+P), Choir Organ (2003 Kem-per; 17/II+P)

TUE 16 JUN Gdask/ToruDepart for Pelplin to one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in Europe. In the heart of the Pelplin monastery lies the second largest brick church in Poland where you will find a 17th cen-tury Baroque organ, one of the most beautiful in Europe, as well as a 19th century Neo-Gothic main organ, one of the biggest in Pomerania. Depart for Toru whose medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hear the instruments at the 14th century Basilica, the 15th century Cathedral and the 18th century University Church. (B, D)

Pelplin: Cathedral: Baroque organ (1679 Wolff; 42/III+P; rest. 2003 Mollina), Main or-gan (1845 Bachholz; 72/III+P)Toru: Cathedral of Sts. John the Evangelist and John the Baptist: Small Organ (1688 Unknown; 15/I+P) Main Organ (1878 Ter-letzki; 40/III+PToru: St. Marys Basilica: (1878 Terletzki; 52/III+P)Toru: Holy Spirit Church, Nicolaus Coperni-cus University (1757 Dalitz; 63/IV+P)

wED 17 JUN Torun/dTravel to Wocaweks Gothic Basilica Cathedral of St. Mary with its 19th century Neo-Gothic organ. Continue to the village of Domaniewice where the Chapel of the Nativity houses a truly unique

INVITATION

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wED 10 JUN Depart U.S.Depart JFK on the overnight flight to Warsaw via LOT Polish Airlines. (Meals in-flight)

THU 11 JUN Arrive warsawWelcome to Warsaw, the dynamic capital of Po-land, which has risen from the ashes of WWII de-struction. Upon early afternoon arrival in Warsaw, meet your Polish tour manager and driver. Trans-fer to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, one of the first neo-classical buildings in Europe, to meet your organ expert, Michal Markuszewski. Later this afternoon check in at the hotel and gather for a welcome dinner with introduction to the organs of Poland. (Meals in-flight, D)

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (1998 Hille-brandt; 30/II + P)

FRI 12 JUN warsawTodays visits include St. Johns Archcathedral, leveled during the Warsaw Uprising (AugustOc-tober 1944); it was rebuilt after the war with the exterior based on the 14th-century churchs pre-sumed appearance. Also visit St. Annes Church, which is one of the oldest buildings in Warsaw. Enjoy an evening at leisure for optional concert opportunities. (B)

St. Johns Archcathedral (1987 Eule; 60/III+P) St. Annes Church (1992 Pflger; 30/II+P) Evangelical Reformed Church (1900 Schlag und Shne; 24/II+P, rest. 2008)National Philharmonic Hall (2001 Schucke; 71/III+P)

SAT 13 JUN warsaw/ElblagDepart Warsaw this morning traveling northward with visits to two fine instruments. Stop in the vil-lage of wita Lipka, which is known for its pilgrim-age church one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in modern Poland. The 18th century organ is a work of art in itself. Con-tinue to Pask to hear the largest Baroque organ saved from the losses of WWII; it is the last extant two-manual instrument by Andreas Hildebrandt. (B, D)

wita Lipka: Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1721 J. Mosengel; 40/II+P; rest. 1905 Goebel)Pask: Bartholomew Church (1719 Hildeb-randt; 36/II+P; rest. 2013 Wegscheider)

SUN 14 JUN Elblag/GdaskAfter hotel check-out, drive to Frombork, which hosts an annual International Festival of Organ Music each summer and was home to the as-tronomer Copernicus. Tour the Nicolaus Coper-nicus Museum followed by the Basilica where the astronomer was buried. The Basilica is a national heritage site and features a 20th century organ housed in a lovely 17th century case. Travel to the 1683, half-timbered Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Stegna and continue to Gdask for the fi-nal visit of the day at St. Marys Basilica, the largest brick building in the world. The 1985 organ at St. Marys was built by the Hillebrand brothers from Hanover using the case and pipes from a 1627 Merten Friesen instrument. (B, D)

Frombork: Archcathedral Basilica of the As-sumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Andrew (1934 Kemper; 51/IV+P; rest. 2012)Stegna: Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (1914 Schlag und Shne; 24/II+P)Gdask: St. Marys Basilica (1985 Hillebrand Bros.; 46/III+P)

little instrument. This afternoon arrive in d, third largest city in the country; Arthur Ruben-stein was born and raised here. Hear one of the most important concert instruments in d at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Following hotel check-in and dinner, visit Saint Stanislav Kostkas Cathedral (20th century) to hear its impressive Grand Organ. (B, L, D)

Wocawek: Basilica Cathedral of the St. Mary Assumption (1893 Spiegel; 32/II+P)Domaniwice: Chapel of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1795 Unknown; 8/I)d: Lutheran Church of St. Matthew: Great Organ (1928 Rieger; 60/III+P), Chapel Organ (pre-1900 Schlag und Shne; 12/II+P)d: Saint Stanislav Kostkas Cathedral: Grand Organ (1971 Eisenbarth; 58/IV+P), Small Organ (1974 Eisenbarth; 10/II+P)

THU 18 JUN d/KrakwBegin the day with an introduction to the 2014 instruments at the d Philharmonic, one Ba-roque and one Romantic, making the hall unique among the worlds philharmonic halls. Journey to Jdrzejw and its 12th century Cistercian Abbey before arriving in Krakw later today. Krakw was formerly the capital of Poland and its royalty ruled from Wawel Castle, which towers over the city. (B, D)

d Philharmonic: Baroque Organ (2014 Wegscheider; 37/II+P), Symphonic Organ (2014 Rieger; 66/IV+P)Jdrzejw: Cistercian Abbey Church (1754 Sitarski; 40/IV+P)

FRI 19 JUN KrakwMarvel at Krakws treasure trove of historic build-ings and important cultural legacy while getting acquainted with a splendid sampling of its instru-ments. This evening attend an included sym-phonic concert or opera. (B)

Philharmonic Hall (1996 Klais; 50/III+P)Archbasilica of the Assumption of St. Mary (1800 Ziernacki; 56/III+P)Collegiate Church of St. Florian (1761 Sitar-ski presumed; 23/II+P)Church of the Holy Cross (1996 Gross; 18/II+P)Collegiate Church of St. Anna (1724 Sitarski presumed; 26/II+P)St. Nicolaus Church (early 20th century Falla;15/II+P)

SAT 20 JUN Krakw /LublinIn southeastern Poland is Leajsk, famed for its Bernadine Basilica and Monastery, but even more

AIRFARE 5 : Round-trip economy class airfare from JFK via LOT Polish Airlines or other ARC/IATA approved scheduled carrier. Note that LOT does not offer add-on flights from other cities; a separate ticket will be required from your home city to the gateway of your choice. Please allow a minimum of three hours connection time. ACCOMMODATION 5 : Eleven nights accom-modation in 4 and 5 star hotels, double occupancy, with private facilities. MEALS 5 : Breakfast daily, one box lunch and eight dinners. Wine included with the farewell dinner.GROUND TRANSPORT 5 : Transfers and trans-portation by deluxe motorcoach.SIGHTSEEING/PROGRAMMING 5 : Extensive organ-related programming throughout; honoraria and entrance fees included. Tickets for one evening concert, mid-price range.PORTERAGE 5 : Luggage handling of one piece per person.ORGAN EXPERT 5 : Mr. Michal Markuszewski serving as the accompanying organ impre-sario. PROFESSIONAL GUIDE 5 : A professional tour manager/guide throughout. GRATUITIES 5 : Gratuities to drivers and guides (for your convenience, $160 per person has been included).TAXES 5 : Airport/foreign departure taxes (cur-rently $301 per person).ALL THE INFO YOU NEED 5 : Comprehensive documentation including travel accessory, bag tags, name tags, flight and land itinerar-ies, destination literature, customs informa-tion, travel tips and more.

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Airport taxes ($301)................................................... IncludedTour Gratuities ($160)................................................ Included Costs per person based on double occupancy in USD

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In addition to base tour cost. Limited availability and smaller room size than doubles. Accolades can assist in

finding roommates; however, this cannot be guaranteed Costs: The tour cost is per person based on current airfare from JFK, double occupancy, tariffs and currency valuations as of November 2014, a minimum of 25 travelers, and sub-ject to confirmation. While we will do everything possible to maintain the listed price and/or itinerary, they are subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Single room supplements may have limited availability and are on a request basis only.

Items Not IncludedFuel surcharges and/or tax increases levied since the pricing of this tour.Beverages other than coffee/tea at breakfast. Any meal or sightseeing item not listed in the itinerary. Items of a personal nature. Optional insurance for health, baggage, and trip cancel- lation/interruption is not included and highly recom-mended. Please refer to the Travel Insurance section.Passport fees. A passport valid six months beyond date of reentry to the U.S. is required.No visa is required for U.S. citizens; non-U.S. citizens may require a visa.

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so for its organ. This instrument is considered one of the most valuable European organs in terms of construction and ornamentation it is breathtak-ing to behold. Continue to Lublin, long a cross-roads of trade. Upon arrival visit the Lublin Cathe-dral before check-in at the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Leajsk: Bernadine Basilica (1680 Studziski; 40/III+P)Lublin: Cathedral (1893 Blomberg - 1973 re-built Siedlar; 20/II+P)

SUN 21 JUN Lublin/warsawBegin the day at the Lublin workshop of Krzysztof Deszczak, who specializes in restoration and re-furbishment of historic instruments. Then drive to the charmingly situated town of Kazimierz-Dolny whose parish church features the oldest playable organ in Poland. Later today arrive back in War-saw for your final night. Gather for a festive fare-well dinner celebrating your discoveries of music and culture in Poland. (B, D)

Kazimierz Dolny: Parish Church (1620 Un-known; 36/II+P)

MON 22 JUN warsaw/Return to U.S.Transfer this morning for flight check-in and de-parture to JFK. (B, Meals in-flight)

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YOUR HOSTS

MICHAEL BARONE is a well known voice on public radio as host for national broadcasts of American Public Medias Pipedreams, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2012. He came to Min-nesota Public Radio in 1968, served as the systems music director through 1993, and contin-ues as a Senior Executive Producer.

Barone is a graduate (B.M. in Music History) of the Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio, and an internation-ally known advocate for the pipe organ and its music. He has received special honors from the American Guild of Organists, the Organ Historical Society, the American Society of Composers, Au-thors and Publishers (ASCAP), and the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame for his contributions to the musical community at large and to organ music in particular.

MICHAL MARKUSzEwSKI (Warsaw, 1980) graduated with hon-ors from the Fryderyk Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw. He has also completed studies at Universitt der Knste in Berlin and at the Hochschule fr Musik in Wrzburg. Michal has performed recitals at international festivals in Poland, Lithuania, Slovakia, Ukraine, Aland Islands, Czech Republic, Luxemburg, Spain, Holland, Norway, Switzerland, Great Britain and in over 200 cities in Germany. He has perfected his skills during numerous courses taught by such masters as Guy Bovet, Aleksander Fiseyski, Julian Gembalski, Lorenzo Ghielmi, Jean Guillou, Bern-hard Haas, Naji Hakim, Rudolf Innig, Edgar Krapp, Olivier Latry, Heribert Metzger, Peter Planyavsky, Martin Sander, and Christopher Stembridge. Mi-chal has made numerous recordings (Organum Classics, Label Harp, DUX). His album recorded on the historical organ of the Reformed Church in Warsaw (DUX 0707) was nominated for the Fryderyk award. He has also recorded for radio and television. Micha Markuszewki is also active in the area of the preservation of historical organs. He is a member of the Society for Research and Preservation of Silesian Or-gans, and a member of the German Society of Friends of Organs. He has also participated in numerous projects of restoration of historical organs, as well as serving as a consultant for the construction of new instruments. www.michal-markuszewski.pl