The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington DC

06/16/2026

Friday Jazz Soirée at the KFDC featuring Mateusz Kolakowski, piano.

06/13/2026

Polish jazz pianist Mateusz Kołakowski at the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington, DC on June 12, 2026

06/13/2026

Last night’s concert at the KFDC was truly unforgettable! A remarkable celebration of music and artistry.

We experienced the extraordinary talent of jazz pianist Mateusz Kołakowski, whose performance captivated everyone. His original compositions were a remarkable blend of classical mastery and contemporary jazz expression. His interpretations of Polish songs were simply breathtaking. Mateusz mesmerized the audience from the first note to the last.

The evening was hosted by Robert Świstelnicki, a lyricist, composer, philosopher, and multi-instrumentalist whose poetry added yet another dimension to the program.

Thank you to Mateusz Kołakowski and Robert Świstelnicki for sharing their exceptional talents and creating such a memorable evening.

The event is co-sponsored by the Sylvan and Eugenia Bobinski Fund.

06/07/2026

🎶 What a wonderful evening of music and poetry we shared last Saturday at the KFDC!

The concert was a true musical treat, featuring outstanding performances by Devree Lewis and Susanna Mendlow (cello), Agata Miklavc and Holly Nelson (violin), Ting-An Wei (viola), and Jason Solounias (piano).

The program opened with Karol Szymanowski’s Mythes, Op. 30, beautifully interwoven with poetry readings by Susanna Mendlow, bringing the stories of Arethusa, Narcissus, and Pan vividly to life.

Following intermission, the audience was treated to Franz Schubert’s magnificent String Quintet in C Major, D.956, performed with artistry, passion, and depth.

We were delighted to welcome a full house, and the enthusiastic reactions from our guests throughout the evening made the event even more special.

Thank you to everyone who joined us: to our performers, guests, and sponsors for making this evening such a success.

06/02/2026

✨ Membership Appreciation Friday Jazz Soirée - featuring pianist Mateusz Kołakowski 🎹

Join us for an evening of world-class jazz at The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington, DC Center as we celebrate our valued members with a special performance by internationally acclaimed Polish pianist Mateusz Kołakowski, presented by Robert Świstelnicki.

📅 Friday, June 12
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 The Kosciuszko Foundation Washington, DC Center
2025 O Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

A remarkable artist whose career spans prestigious concert halls and jazz festivals across Europe, the United States, Cuba, India, and Kenya, Mateusz Kołakowski is known for his extraordinary fusion of classical virtuosity and contemporary jazz innovation. His expressive improvisations, lyrical sensitivity, and dynamic artistry have captivated audiences worldwide.

Kołakowski has performed at renowned venues including The Knitting Factory in New York, The Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, and the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, sharing stages with celebrated artists such as Stanley Jordan and collaborating with jazz legend Dave Liebman.

The evening will be hosted by Polish lyricist, composer, philosopher, and multi-instrumentalist Robert Świstelnicki, whose groundbreaking jazz-poetic projects have earned critical acclaim and recognition as some of the most innovative contributions to contemporary Polish jazz.

🍷 Wine and refreshments will be served.

🎟️ Tickets
• FREE for Kosciuszko Foundation Members (RSVP required: [email protected])
• $25 General Admission for Non-Members through the link in the comments section below.

Whether you're a devoted jazz enthusiast or simply looking for an elegant summer evening filled with exceptional live music, this intimate concert promises a truly inspiring experience.

Not yet a member? Join today and enjoy complimentary admission to this special event, along with year-round access to KF programs and benefits. Join via a link in the comments.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

The event is co-sponsored by the Sylvan and Eugenia Bobinski Fund.

05/26/2026

🎻🎻🎻 Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience an extraordinary chamber music performance at the KFDC!

Tickets are on sale now! Get your HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/myths-and-sacred-tales-an-evening-of-chamber-music-and-poetry-tickets-1988631854409?aff=oddtdtcreator

🎶 Please join us for an evening of chamber music and poetry at the Kosciuszko Foundation Washington, DC Center on SATURDAY, June 6 at 7:00 PM.

This special concert features a distinguished ensemble of musicians:

Devree Lewis, cello
Susanna Mendlow, cello
Agata Miklavc, violin
Holly Nelson, violin
Ting-An Wei, viola

Joined by:
🎹 Jason Solounias, piano

📖 Program Highlights:

🎼 Mythes, Op. 30 by Karol Szymanowski
I. La fontaine d’Arethuse (The Fountain of Arethusa)
II. Narcisse (Narcissus)
III. Dryades et Pan (Dryads and Pan)

Accompanied by poetry readings:
• Arethusa by Percy Shelley
• Narcissus by John Keats
• Hymn to Pan by Aleister Crowley

Performed by:
Susanna Mendlow, reader
Agata Miklavc, violin
Jason Solounias, piano

— Intermission —

🎼 String Quintet in C major, D.956 by Franz Schubert
I. Allegro ma non troppo
II. Adagio
III. Scherzo. Presto – Trio. Andante sostenuto
IV. Allegretto

🍷 Hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served.

🎟 Tickets:
$35 General Admission
$25 KF Members

Purchase tickets through a link in the comments section below where you will also find more information about the participating artists.

We look forward to seeing you!

✨This event is co-sponsored by the Sylvan and Eugenia Bobinski Fund.

05/20/2026

🇵🇱🇺🇸 Attention Young Polish Americans!

🌞 Visit Warsaw this summer and connect with your peers.

🌍 Are you 18–30 years old, living outside of Poland, and connected to Polish heritage? This is your opportunity to join young members of the Polish diaspora from around the world for the 2nd edition of the Young Polonia Meeting.

🇵🇱 Polonia Camp brings together participants for meaningful discussions, workshops, networking, cultural programming, and opportunities to strengthen their connection to Poland and the global Polish community.

📆 July 23–26, 2026
📍 Warsaw, Poland

If you’re ready to connect, learn, and be part of an international community shaped by Polish identity and shared heritage – register today.

⚠️ Spots are limited, and participation is selective.

🔗 More information and registration: link below

05/20/2026

Hello, KF members and friends from the DMV area!

🙌 Become a sustaining member and enjoy uninterrupted KF membership with automatic renewals!

🌎 Now, staying connected is easier than ever.

⏰ Become a Sustaining Member of the Kosciuszko Foundation and never miss your membership expiration.

By choosing the Yearly Membership, you set up automatic annual renewal and continue supporting the Foundation without having to remember to renew each year. Your membership remains active, your support continues uninterrupted, and your impact carries forward year after year.

On our website, select the desired membership level and choose the „Yearly” payment option. You can cancel your subscription anytime. You can also call our office at (212) 734-2130 for assistance.

📚 As a Sustaining Member, you provide ongoing support to the Kosciuszko Foundation, helping fund scholarships, grants, and cultural programs for the Polish-American communities and future generations.

🤝 Your membership supports a mission that started more than 100 years ago: promoting education, Polish culture and history, and strong ties between Poland and the United States. Join or renew today and become part of the lasting support behind the Kosciuszko Foundation’s mission.

🔔 Set it once. Support it every year. Never miss your membership renewal.

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