Polish cultural updates: Wieniawski Violin Competition and Mandaryna's dance performance

In Poland, cultural events are highlighted by the 17th Henryk Wieniawski International Violin Competition and a notable performance in the television show ‘Dancing with the Stars’.

In Poznań, the third stage of the Wieniawski Violin Competition has commenced, featuring twelve violinists performing alongside the Amadeus Chamber Orchestra of Polish Radio. Zofia Anna Olesik is the sole Polish representative in this stage. The competition aims to launch international careers for young virtuosos, with winners scheduled to perform a concert tour in the Lubuskie Voivodeship in 2027.

In entertainment news, singer Mandaryna performed a Viennese waltz inspired by Disney’s ‘Sleeping Beauty’ during a ‘Disney Night’ episode of ‘Dancing with the Stars’. Performing with partner Krystian Rzymkiewicz, she executed a routine where she danced with her eyes closed for part of the choreography. The performance received praise for its bravery and fairy-tale character from judges, though Iwona Pavlović provided a stricter critique.