Illusion Baroque

Illusion Baroque - Our Artist's Vision

We are an early music band looking for inspiration both in the art of the past and in its encounter with contemporary music. We believe that dialogue between genres and cultures allows us to better understand the world - that is why we introduce our listeners to the music of past eras, which remains fresh and full of life. Illusion, so popular in Baroque painting, in our opinion, also perfectly describes the music of those times - imitating speech, gestures, nature, blurring the boundary between acting and real emotions. Our istagram

Our Team

Jowita Graicevci-Szornel - harpsichord

Artistic Director

Illusion Baroque- Jowita Graicevci - Szornel A graduate of the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. She also developed her skills at the Music Academies in Katowice and Wrocław. Student of eminent harpsichordists - Leszek Kędracki, Marek Toporowski and Alina Ratkowska. Founder of the Muzyczna Przystań Foundation and school, where for years she has been involved in the promotion of music education as well as comprehensive musical education for students of all ages. Participant in the cultural life of Warsaw - she performed in series such as such as "Baroque on Bednarska", "Early Music in Wilanów" and others. He is fascinated by French harpsichord music, which he will also present in our concerts

illusion Baroque- Paweł Zalewski He studied viola da gamba at the Academy of Music in Krakow with Prof. Marcin Zalewski and at the Academy of Music. K. Lipiński in Wrocław with Petr Wagner and Kazimierz Pyzik. He also improved his skills during master classes and private lessons with such teachers as: M. Caudle, B. Hoffman, J. ter Linden, J. Manson, J. Meder, P. Pandolfo. He collaborates with early music ensembles: Ars Cantus, Ars Nova, Canor Anticus, Capella Cracoviensis, Collegio di Musica Sacra, Collegium Vocale, Concerto Pollacco, Diletto, Il Giardino Armonico, Narol Baroque, Pandolfis Consort Wien, Orchestra of the Golden Age, Sabionetta, La Tempesta, Tempus. He recorded eight albums of early music with various bands. In addition to playing the viola da gamba, Paweł Zalewski is also involved in popular music. As a guitarist, he is a regular member of the bands Ania Rusowicz, Piotr Zioła, Rita Pax, Alters. As an instrumentalist, composer and arranger, he collaborates with, among others, with Paulina Przybysz, Kasia Stankiewicz, Ania Rusowicz. He also composes music for animated films, documentaries, advertising films and theater (permanent cooperation with the Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz Studio Theater in Warsaw)

Alicja Sierpińska - Historical Violin

Illusion Baroque- Alicja Sierpińska After completing a master's degree in modern violin studies at The Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice and receiving a scholarship at Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag, she decided to dedicate her musical career to historically informed performance and completed her second master's degree in baroque violin.
Alicja has actively participated in numerous workshops and masterclasses, providing her with the opportunity to learn from esteemed artists such as Rachel Podger, Lars Ulrik Mortensen, Jaap ter Linden, Giovani Antonini, and Enrico Onofri.
She was a member of the European Union Baroque Orchestra (2013-2014), I Giovani della Montis Regalis (2012), and Génération Baroque (2011).
In recent seasons, she has collaborated with various ensembles specializing in period instruments, including {oh!} Orkiestra Historyczna, Concerto Copenhagen, Royal Baroque Ensemble, Wrocław Baroque Orchestra, and Kore Orchestra. Since 2018, she has been a member of the Polish Royal Opera baroque ensemble.
Alongside Polish and European ensembles, she has made numerous radio recordings for stations such as: BBC, RBB, Bayerische Rundfunk, Radio Klara Belgium, Danish Radio DR P2, Swedish Radio P2, and Polskie Radio.
She often ventures beyond classical music conventions, collaborating on projects outside the classical genre. Among the acclaimed recorded works she has participated in, notable mentions include the jazz Chord Nation Orchestra led by Nikola Kołodziejczyk (Fryderyk Award 2015 for Best Phonographic Debut) and Barok Progresywny Suite (Fryderyk Award 2016 for Best Jazz Album).

Our concerts

Current concert programs

Court Culture

Dance suites and more (Couperin, Rameau, Bach) Dance suites accompanied the everyday life of the court. However, this seemingly entertaining form was often an opportunity to show off virtuosity or a basis for works of a completely different nature and purpose.

Religion and faith

In church and at home.

Enetic echoes in Warsaw - music by Jarzębski (Jarzębski)

Adam Jarzębski

is one of the most recognizable Polish composers of the 17th century. In his music we can see fascinating references to composers from distant Venice.

Carnival in the city

Venetian music of the 17th century (Ciconia, Mainerio, Lappi, Monteverdi, Frescobaldi) Referring to the previous program, we will present you a slightly different face of Venice - music accompanying balls and dancing - especially during the carnival period, so unique for this city.

Departures

Z odejściem zawsze związana jest niesamowita dawka emocji, wspomnień. Za pomocą dzwięku oraz przepięknych obrazów poruszamy ten temat. Pożegnanie to także nowy początek dlatego jest to prawdziwe przedstawienie dla duszy

A departure is always associated with an incredible amount of emotions and memories. We discuss this topic using sound and beautiful images. Farewell is also a new beginning, so it is a real show for the soul

Between Rome and Versailles

Italian and French baroque music were opposites. France, which values delicacy, refinement of ornaments and textures in its music, was confronted with Italian music, full of virtuosity and fire. However, both of them conquered Europe.

The Early Music Ensemble