Polish Soul American Spirit Concert | PaSO

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2026 | 4:00 PM

ORCHESTRA HALL

CHICAGO SYMPHONY CENTER

Presented in partnership with Robert B & Jadwiga Roguska Kyts Foundation and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, join us for an extraordinary evening honoring the Polish artists, composers, and performers whose work helped shape American and world culture.

Polish Soul. American Spirit. is a unique concert event celebrating the profound influence of Polish artists, composers, and performers on American and world culture.

Meet the Artists

The story of Polish influence on American culture is ultimately a story of extraordinary people. This special concert brings together internationally recognized performers, acclaimed musicians, distinguished conductors, and celebrated artists whose careers span the world’s leading concert halls, jazz festivals, recording studios, and stages. Together, they represent generations of talent, creativity, and artistic achievement united for one unforgettable evening at Orchestra Hall.

Urszula Dudziak

Urszula Dudziak is one of the most celebrated and innovative voices in international jazz. Renowned for her extraordinary vocal technique and fearless improvisation, she...

Grażyna Auguścik

For more than three decades, Grażyna Auguścik has been a driving force in Chicago’s vibrant jazz scene while earning international recognition for her inventive...

Mateusz Dubiel

Mateusz Dubiel is one of the most accomplished pianists of his generation, recognized for his virtuosity, musical sensitivity, and deep affinity for the works of Poland's...

Janusz Stokłosa

Few musicians have left a broader mark on modern Polish music than Janusz Stokłosa. As a composer, arranger, conductor,pianist, and musical director, he has spent decades ...

Mariusz Smolij

Mariusz Smolij is considered one of the most consummate conductors of his generation. He leads the orchestral portion of the evening with a program rooted in three defining figures of...

Natalia Kawalec

Natalia Kawalec is a Polish-American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose musical journey began in Chicago’s Polish community. A finalist on Season 3 of...

Marcin Franc

Marcin Franc is one of the most versatile young performers on the Polish stage, seamlessly combining acting, singing, and musical theatre. A graduate of the Aleksander Zelwerowicz...

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