A ceremonial concert marking the opening of the year dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding composer took place at the European Centre for Music Krzysztof Penderecki. Under the baton of conductor Jurek Dybał, works that became symbols of Penderecki’s creative legacy and his influence on contemporary classical music were performed. This concert marked the symbolic beginning of a series of events throughout the year that will honor the life and art of the maestro, whose music has left a deep mark on world culture.