Classical Duo

Anna Dynarowska*, piano, and Paul Pacanowski *, woodwinds, have had their share of standing ovations. Originally form Poland, this hisband and wife team offer two different programs:
Paul Pacanowski and Anna Dynarowska duo

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Brahms
Joplin

1. a straight forward classical recital comprised of Romantic and 20th century music featuring works by composers such as:
Brahms, Lutoslawski, Martinu, Hindemith, Poulenc, Milhaud, Berg, Pacanowski.

2. something on the lighter side where Anna plays classical piano solos and accompanies Paul's clarinet, saxophone and flute work in both classical and not-so-classical idioms. They even do "four hands" at the piano. Throughout the evening Paul guides the audience through the musical experience with dialogue on the various instruments and styles presented.

* see about piano lessons with Anna
* Anna's biography

* see about lessons with Paul: flute, clarinet, saxophone
* Paul's biography

For bookings contact Paul:

113 Wildberry Crescent
Brampton ON L6R 1J8
905.458.8332
or
email Paul

 

From Classics to Ragtime

Classics to Ragtime duo with Paul Pacanowski and Anna Dynarowska
As a clarinet/piano duo Paul and Anna have made a number of archival recordings for The Polish Radio and TV Company, have performed with Pro Musica chamber ensemble and have appeared as the featured artists in The Royal Conservatory Twilight Chamber Music series, University of Toronto Hart House concert series, Guelph University Noon Hour concert series, Georgetown, Aliston, Cambridge, Elora concert series and numerous other venues.

Biographies

Anna Dynarowska, born in Warsaw, Poland also received her M.A. in music, in piano performance from the Academy of Music in Warsaw. Studying with renowned pianist Wladyslaw Kedra, she participated in numerous piano competitions and festivals throughout Europe including Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, Romania and Switzerland.

Residing in Canada since 1983, Anna has worked as a rehearsal pianist at the National Ballet of Canada and was also a faculty member of The Royal Conservatory of Music. Besides instructing students from her own studio, Anna has performed in concerts as well as with symphonies.

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Paul Pacanowski was born in Lodz, Poland. After receiving his M.A. in clarinet performance from Fr. Chopin Academy of Music in Poland, Paul further continued his studies in Darmstadt, Germany focusing on contemporary music. Coming to Canada in 1983 Paul studied composition with J. Wyzuty and Samuel Dolin.
A versatile musician Paul has performed with symphony orchestras, big bands, jazz bands, chamber music ensembles, studio and pit bands, klezmer bands as well as many others. He has led his own jazz groups performing mostly his own music and many original compositions have been performed with symphonies, in concerts, and numerous festivals such as Barrie, Collingwood, Guelph, Du Maurier in Toronto and Montreux in Switzerland. He has also released three CD albums featuring his own music.

Paul has worked for the Toronto District School Board as an itinerant band music instructor and has been a faculty member at The Royal Conservatory of Music. He is also an organist and choir leader at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Bramalea.

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