Seminars & presentations

Presentation of the International Awards – Statement in High Fidelity ⸜ Polish Edition 2025

This year’s awards go to:
• SV-Audio by Storgaard & Vestskov Frida – bookshelf loudspeakers
• Bladelius Oden Class-A II – Class A integrated amplifier

The Frida loudspeakers from SV-Audio by Storgaard & Vestskov had already amazed Hifistatement’s author Carsten Bussler at the HiFi 2024 show in Hamburg to such an extent that he stayed in the Danish company’s room for a long time, carefully listening to the demonstration — the speakers clearly defied their physical size. After spending more time with them in his own listening room, he concluded: “The Frida by SV-Audio by Storgaard & Vestskov is a compact, superbly crafted loudspeaker suitable for small and medium-sized listening spaces.”

High Fidelity’s choice is the integrated amplifier Oden Class-A II, the work of Mats Bladelius. I summed up my review with one word: naturalness. I would add amazing, perhaps even magnificent, and—if I let my enthusiasm flow—wonderful. It’s an amplifier that allows you to listen to music in incredible comfort, without ever feeling that anything is missing. The amount of detail, tonal nuance, and micro-shading it delivers is astonishing — all presented with refinement and ease.

 

 

Venue: Radisson Blue Sobieski, 401 & 418

Outstanding artists, great music, exceptional equipment—the perfect combination for any music lover. Piotr Metz will present new releases from Blue Note, ECM, Impulse!, and Deutsche Grammophon. A true musical feast will be provided by the premiere Audiovector R10 Arreté speakers, Chord Electronics Ultima reference line, and the Pro-Ject The Classic Reference turntable. Hosted by Audio Center Polska & Voice.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 214

„Measure, Understand, Improve – Listening Room Acoustics Step by Step” by MSc Eng. Sara Kopeć, Nyquista

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

Composer, multi-instrumentalist, and mood specialist Daniel Bloom, author of film music, in conversation with Piotr Metz about creating the score for the film Zamach na papieża.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV6

Piotr Metz invites you to listen to his favorite records on a Daniel Hertz system.
Realism, emotion, and sound you won’t forget.

On the program:

• The Beatles — Abbey Road
• Miles Davis — Kind of Blue
• John Coltrane — A Love Supreme
• Pink Floyd — Animals

 

• Genesis — The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, room 122

Acoustics is full of simplifications and misconceptions that have circulated in the audio world for years. In this lecture we’ll bluntly debunk the most popular myths and show what truly works in a listening room – and what’s just an audiophile legend—painfully honestly, with no evasions.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

Presentation of new LP editions from SJRecords, plus a moment to discuss the unique 28-CD family multimedia release Historia Jazzu by Andrzej Schmidt. All available to hear and purchase after the session.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, room 202

A Grammy winner and one of Poland’s pioneers of immersive audio discusses the technical and artistic sides of Dolby Atmos mixing, with a demonstration of multichannel mixes and practical studio tips.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV3

Adam Czerwiński – a distinguished Polish jazz musician and owner of the AC Records label – will present the most interesting releases from AC Records. We will also hear premiere tracks, acclaimed albums, and unique lacquer-cut versions.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room Londyn C

Released by DNA • AUDIO / Ministerstwo Dźwięku, Bélair marks the recording debut of vocalist/cellist Tamara Behler, blending folk, world music, and Scandinavian inspirations reminiscent of Jan Garbarek. Expect excerpts, behind-the-scenes stories, and a chance to buy the album and get autographs.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Galeria 3

Hosts: Dirk Sommer, Birgit Hammer-Sommer & Wojciech Pacuła

Together with Dirk Sommer and Birgit Hammer-Sommer, Wojciech Pacuła will present recordings of Mahler’s Symphony No. 6, made using Blumlein and Jecklin Disk microphone setups – we will listen to files from both versions.
We will also hear LP records that have undergone “deep freezing” (cooling) and “tempering” (heating) processes.

 

Venue: Hotel Golden Tulip, Golden 1

A live version of the guide featured in Muzyka spod Igły (RMF Classic, Saturdays at 21:00). For those beginning their turntable journey. www.vinylspot.pl

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Galeria 1

ElinsAudio and Closer Acoustics invite you to a meeting with Piotr Schmidt—an outstanding jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, producer, and publisher. Piotr will talk about his new vinyl releases: the premiere editions of Ether and Młynarski. Bynajmniej. The latter will be presented for the first time at Audio Video Show in an LP version from his own label, SJRecords.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 201

Polish Radio presents a jewel from its archives: never-before-released recordings by Andrzej Trzaskowski’s STUDIO S-1 Orchestra with Tomasz Stańko as soloist (1976–81). Guests: Piotr Ferster and Adam Domagała (Polish Radio Music Agency).

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room Amsterdam

A new immersive mix supervised by Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks. Context and significance of this landmark concept album.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV3

A journey back to the 1980s with new SACD presentations highlighting fresh detail in classic recordings and the timeless work of Grzegorz Ciechowski.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 206

Piotr Metz invites you to listen to his favorite records on a Daniel Hertz system.
Realism, emotion, and sound you won’t forget.

On the program:

• The Beatles — Abbey Road
• Miles Davis — Kind of Blue
• John Coltrane — A Love Supreme
• Pink Floyd — Animals
• Genesis — The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, room 122

AC Records and High Fidelity magazine invite you to the premiere of the album Song for My Mother. This special release is dedicated to the memory of jazz drummer Adam Czerwiński’s mother. We’ll have a unique opportunity to listen to the album issued on both black and clear vinyl, and to compare it with the sound of the test press.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room 207

Acoustics is full of simplifications and misconceptions that have circulated in the audio world for years. In this lecture we’ll bluntly debunk the most popular myths and show what truly works in a listening room – and what’s just an audiophile legend—painfully honestly, with no evasions.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

Phonographic event of the decade: nearly 40 never-before-released recordings from the Polish Radio archives in the 6-disc set Tomasz Stańko – Polish Radio Sessions 1970–1991 (CD, vinyl, and streaming). Includes a 48-page booklet with photos, score reproductions, and musician comments; contemporary mastering by Grammy winner Jacek Gawłowski. Meeting with Anna Stańko, Jacek Gawłowski, and Adam Domagała, hosted by Roch Siciński.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room Amsterdam

Outstanding artists, great music, exceptional equipment – the perfect combination for every music lover. Piotr Metz will present new releases from Blue Note, ECM, Impulse!, and Deutsche Grammophon.

A true musical feast will be ensured by premiere components from Audiovector (R10 Arreté), the Ultima reference line from Chord Electronics, and the Pro-Ject The Classic Reference turntable. You are warmly invited.
Audio Center Polska & Voice

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 214

Tomasz Wróblewski’s hit YouTube series “Deconstruction” (he’s a lecturer and founder of 0dB.pl) breaks down songs—structure, instrumentation, and production secrets. At the event: a live, premiere deconstruction of a late-’70s funk classic – come find out which track!

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów II

Smolik – one of Poland’s most acclaimed producers – also releases his own work, blending subtle electronics with spacious acoustic textures. He scores for film, theater, and TV. Recent highlights: MIUOSH | SMOLIK | NOSPR (live), HISTORIE (with the Warsaw Rising Museum), Belly of the Whale (recorded at Peter Gabriel’s studios), and the debut SMOLIK // KEV FOX – winner of a 2016 Fryderyk.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV6

Film critic and YouTuber, editor-in-chief of the Film Magazine of the Polish Filmmakers Association, host of the RACZEK MOVIE radio show on Radio Nowy Świat, and author of 15 books on film and television, will share his passion for film music during the Audio Video Show.

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Paris B Hall

Przemek Rudź and Artur Wolski’s album Enchanted Lighthouse (DNA • AUDIO / Ministerstwo Dźwięku) blends captivating sound with top-tier production, earning praise from electronic–instrumental fans. The event will announce a vinyl edition and upcoming projects – plus a chance to meet the artists and grab signed copies.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Galeria 3

A journalist from Polish Radio Trójka will present reissues of classic rock recordings, including John Lennon’s “Power to the People,” Genesis’s The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, and David Gilmour’s Live at Circus Maximus Rome.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV6

Low frequencies in a room are a real minefield. Every step you take changes how the bass sounds, and a difference of just a few meters can create a completely different impression. In this lecture, we’ll explain why that happens and show simple ways to tame the bass so your system plays the way it should.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

A special meeting with one of Poland’s most charismatic vocalists, Dorota Miśkiewicz, hosted by Artur Andrus. Featuring her album Bons Amigos, recorded in Rio with Toninho Horta, Armando Marçal, and Michael Pipoquinha. Dorota will share stories of Brazilian joie de vivre, spontaneous collaboration, and how Slavic sensitivity found its place in samba and bossa nova.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 206

Piotr Schmidt will talk about his new vinyl releases – the premiere editions of Ether and Młynarski. Bynajmniej. The latter will be presented for the first time at Audio Video Show in an LP version from his own label, SJRecords. There will also be a moment to discuss the truly exceptional, family multimedia project Historia Jazzu by Andrzej Schmidt, a 28-CD release. Everything will be available to hear and purchase after the presentation.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Galeria I

A continuation of last year’s meeting with the fantastic graphic artist and audiophile who designed covers for many cult metal albums (Carcass, Darkthrone, Ghost, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Mgła, Vader). This time, we’ll listen to LPs for which he created the artwork—and we’ll even pay a visit to Ozzy Osbourne’s study.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room 207

Michał Salamon – pianist, composer, co-founder of F.O.U.R.S. Collective and Quindependence – returns with a new project alongside New Zealand vocalist/lyricist Kev Fitzsimons, blending diverse styles. Hear two pre-release singles and a discussion of their writing/recording process. Hosted by Polish Radio’s Roch Siciński.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów II

On authenticity and sound quality, with producer Marcin Majewski. Listening on Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus with Luxman, Hi-Fi Rose, Rotel Michi; limited signed albums available.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, TVP 1

A listening session of Richard Ashcroft’s album Lovin’ You—the British alternative rock vocalist and co-founder of The Verve—will be hosted by music journalist Marcin Cichoński. We’ll listen to the record on vinyl and compare it with digital files to hear how Unitra’s newest device, the DSH-805 digital-to-analog converter, performs.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room 217/218

Wojtek Mazolewski is a distinguished Polish jazz artist known for his pioneering work in contemporary jazz. A virtuoso bassist and composer, he blends traditional jazz with modern elements, delivering hypnotic, emotionally charged musical experiences.
The cult, long-unavailable Pink Freud album Sorry Music Polska has finally been reissued– and for the first time, it will be released on vinyl.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, room Londyn C

Immerse yourself in the world of the piano’s unique sound and discover the magic of jazz captured on a CD. During this special event, renowned music journalist and lover of exceptional sound, Hirek Wrona, will take participants on a musical journey through the works of the greatest jazz pianists. The program will include conversations about jazz legends, listening sessions featuring carefully selected audiophile-quality recordings, and fascinating insights into the process of recording the piano — as well as an exploration of why the CD format continues to captivate with its dynamics and depth of sound.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 107

Musician, vocalist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer. Leader of the rock band Riverside and creator of the solo project Lunatic Soul — two musical worlds known worldwide. In a conversation with music journalist Bartek Koziczyński, the artist will present selected excerpts from the latest Lunatic Soul album, “The World Under Unsun”, to be released on October 31, talk about his inspirations and creative process, and guide listeners into the world of his music.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV3

An icon of audio journalism – and author of books on the histories of Quad, KEF, and McIntosh – will discuss the phenomenon and renaissance of reel-to-reel (R2R) tape, showcasing unique tapes. The talk will be in English.

 

Venue: Hotel Golden Tulip, room Platinum 1

Acoustics and Design — Theory Meets Practice, Jerzy Herse, Nyquista.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

In the underground passage at Warsaw’s Rondo Czterdziestolatka you’ll find Plakaton, a shop run by Jarosław Polit. It’s a place not only for connoisseurs hunting for collectible vinyl from the days of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, or Jimi Hendrix, but also for anyone who simply wants to linger in the world of music—browsing the shelves and discovering something they may never have heard before. Jarosław Polit will talk with Wojciech Padjas about jazz and more.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Galeria 1

Together with Marcin Ostapowicz, Wojciech Pacuła will talk about the audio files they use for designing (Marcin) and testing (Wojciech) audio products.
They will be joined by Gerhard Hirt from Ayon Audio.

 

Venue: Hotel Golden Tulip, Golden 2

 

ElinsAudio and Closer Acoustics invite you to a meeting with Piotr Schmidt—an outstanding jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, producer, and publisher. Piotr will talk about his new vinyl releases: the premiere editions of Ether and Młynarski. Bynajmniej. The latter will be presented for the first time at Audio Video Show in an LP version from his own label, SJRecords.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 201

The artists will present selected tracks from their first electronic–progressive album Daydreamer & Nightwalker, along with a pre-release preview of new material from Fight or Flight, due out in early 2026. During the event, CDs and LPs signed by the creators will be available for purchase.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 138

Piotr Metz invites you to listen to his favorite records on a Daniel Hertz system.
Realism, emotion, and sound you won’t forget.

On the program:

• The Beatles — Abbey Road
• Miles Davis — Kind of Blue
• John Coltrane — A Love Supreme
• Pink Floyd — Animals
• Genesis — The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, room 122

Remastering workflow for the Polskie Nagrania Catalogue Selection (Warner Music Poland) with original tapes, DSD files, and vinyl comparisons.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów I & II

Acoustics and Design — Theory Meets Practice, Jerzy Herse, Nyquista.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

Wojtek Padjas (RMF Classic) will talk about a vinyl release series that was never available for sale. It was created as a gift for foreign guests during official state visits.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Galeria 1

Immersive presentation by one of Poland’s leading jazz bassists and composers, Fryderyk award-winner.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV3

Silence in Listening — Sound Insulation of the Listening Room Walls, Piotr Nieciecki, Michał Dajniak, Nyquista.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

Marek Sierocki – veteran music journalist and longtime host of Teleexpress’s music segment –grew up on the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s. Author and critic (including a Depeche Mode biography), he will present the history and music of Modern Talking at this year’s Audio Video Show.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Platynowa 3

Adam Czerwiński – acclaimed jazz drummer and owner of AC Records – will present the label’s recordings on the latest Rockna Wavedream Reference Signature DAC, using a WLS file server. Supporting electronics by Van den Hul, AudioSolutions Vantage M loudspeakers, and Van den Hul cabling.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 138

Halina Frąckowiak, in conversation with Michał Wilczyński, will reveal the behind-the-scenes story of the cult album Geira. Released in 1977, the record was an anomaly on the Polish music market. Known for topping charts and dominating festival repertoires, Frąckowiak appears here with SBB – the most famous Polish progressive rock group led by Józef Skrzek. Could such a “mismatch” succeed? How has Geira’s music stood the test of time?
Partner: Warner Music Poland.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów I & II

Outstanding artists, great music, exceptional equipment—the perfect combination for every music lover. Piotr Metz will present new releases from Blue Note, ECM, Impulse!, and Deutsche Grammophon.

A true musical feast will be ensured by premiere components from Audiovector (R10 Arreté), the Ultima reference line from Chord Electronics, and the Pro-Ject The Classic Reference turntable. You are warmly invited.
Audio Center Polska & Voice.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 214

Hirek Wrona’s “Dobre Flow” is an event where music becomes a pretext for creating a unique atmosphere and shared experience. For years, Hirek Wrona has been associated with an exceptional sense of rhythm, deep cultural knowledge, and the ability to weave sounds into one-of-a-kind stories. During the fair, he brings the spirit of his radio show into a live setting — a space where you can truly feel the energy and passion that accompany his daily work as a radio host and DJ.

This is an invitation for everyone seeking an authentic connection with music — for those who want to immerse themselves in diverse sounds and take a moment to pause in a world where good flow is what matters most. Together with the TAGA Harmony system, featuring the latest Nostalgic TH-15 loudspeakers, Hirek Wrona will take us on an extraordinary musical journey full of emotion and inspiration.

You are warmly invited!

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 107

A shared musical experience with Hirek Wrona and a TAGA Harmony system featuring the new Nostalgic TH-15 loudspeakers.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 107

Two legendary radio voices on music, memories, and the stories behind the book.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV3

Renowned Polish Radio Trójka journalist Piotr Metz will host a conversation with Kamil Sipowicz, Krzysztof Tomasik, and Waldemar Szarek to mark the release of Czuję się świetnie – the long-awaited live album by Maanam.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Studio TV6

Internationally acclaimed double album with wide media recognition (Jazzwise, Record Collector, All About Jazz, etc.) and submitted by the U.S. distributor for consideration for the 2026 Grammy Awards.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, Londyn C

Low frequencies in a room are a real minefield. Every step you take changes how the bass sounds, and a difference of just a few meters can create a completely different impression. In this lecture, we’ll explain why that happens and show simple ways to tame the bass so your system plays the way it should.

 

Venue: Hotel Radisson Blu Sobieski, Wilanów III

A raw, intimate solo piano project—thirteen tracks recorded purely on piano, minimalist and often meditative. The producer behind Nosowska, Maria Peszek, and Natalia Nykiel returns to fully original material after more than a decade.

 

Venue: PGE Narodowy, SkyBox 206

An icon of audio journalism – and author of books on the histories of Quad, KEF, and McIntosh – will discuss the phenomenon and renaissance of reel-to-reel (R2R) tape, showcasing unique tapes. The talk will be in English.

Venue: Hotel Golden Tulip, room Platinum 1