TOS Muse for the Region’s Host
During today’s (June 13) concert concluding the artistic season of the Toruń Symphony Orchestra (TOS), Marshal Piotr Całbecki will receive the TOS Muse statuette, awarded in recognition of his consistent support for the orchestra and efforts towards its artistic development.
“The Toruń Symphony Orchestra is a very important institution on the musical scene of Kujawsko-Pomorskie. Thank you for your outstanding concerts and unforgettable musical experiences. I hope that our cooperation in the coming years will bring many successfully completed projects and concerts with the participation of the residents of our region,” said Marshal Piotr Całbecki.
Subsidies from the regional self-government have enabled the orchestra to organize festivals, concerts featuring outstanding soloists and conductors, as well as educational projects such as the Karol Lipiński International Violin Competitions, the concert marking the 40th season of the TOS, Moniuszko Days celebrating the 200th anniversary of the composer’s birth, the Viva Beethoven Project on the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth, the International “New Music and Architecture” Festival, and concerts such as Music and Cosmos 2023, Baroque Constellations, and Musical Bridges – Poland/Lithuania.
This year, the Toruń Symphony Orchestra has awarded eight TOS Muses in five categories:
Patronage
- PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA
- Strabag sp. z o.o.
Strategic Partner
- Marshal’s Office of the Kujawsko-Pomorskie Region
Cooperation
- Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń
- Toruń County Chapter of the Polish Association of the Blind
- Piotr Sobczak – cultural animator from Inowrocław
Business
- Toyota Bednarscy Toruń
Education
- Social Primary School of the “Education” Association in Toruń
The program of Friday’s (June 13) event includes Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21 and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major “Romantic.” Performing with the Toruń Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Dainius Pavilionis will be Georgijs Osokins, finalist of the 17th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition.
Beata Krzemińska
Spokesperson of the Marshal’s Office
June 13, 2025