KULTURA ŁĄCZY/CULTURE CONNECTS – LESZEK MOŻDŻER AND ZOHAR FRESCO IN CONCERT KULTURA ŁĄCZY/CULTURE CONNECTS – LESZEK MOŻDŻER AND ZOHAR FRESCO IN CONCERT
November 16, 2025 6:00 PM
Doors Open: 5:00 PM
A unique duo of virtuosos emerging from musical worlds that are geographically, philosophically, and culturally distant. Despite the fact that the musical traditions they were raised in are so different, they have managed to find a common language. And the very contrast of their cultural roots has given rise to a third, entirely new color—born from the blend of two distinct hues.
Far Eastern percussion artistry, when combined with classically inclined, European-rooted improvised music, creates an electrifying and mystical marriage. In this duo, the richly textured pianism of a classically trained improvising pianist is enhanced by the unique rhythmic philosophy brought in by Zohar Fresco—a musician considered legendary in certain circles, followed by many, and regarded as one of the most important frame drum percussionists in the world. His unmatched precision, tonal sensitivity, mastery of asymmetrical pulses, and magnetic stage presence are traits that define Fresco—who has found in Leszek Możdżer a worthy partner for his sonic explorations.
Leszek Możdżer is one of the most original Polish pianists, performing globally and known for both his distinctive sound and his innovative approach to musical material. His improvisational pianism, rich in prepared piano techniques, has become almost a separate genre. He constantly explores new sonorities in tuning and temperament, often performing with two pianos tuned differently, and is the creator of the world’s first decaphonic piano—tuned in a ten-step equal temperament system.
Both musicians bring vast stage and studio experience. They have collaborated since the 1990s, and their deep mutual understanding results in performances that are not only fascinating intellectual exchanges between outstanding instrumentalists but also feel like a meeting of two close friends.