EMMA Concert Association presents The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra, on stage from 7-9 PM Sunday, January 30 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets include free parking at the St. Johns County Council on Aging with a complimentary shuttle to and from the venue. Details and tickets at emmaconcerts.com

The Polish Wieniawski Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1944. Its beginnings go back to numerous chamber and solo concerts given by musicians who after World War II established ties within Poland. The repertoire and artistic considerations, as well as the joy of making music together, led to a premiere chamber music concert, held on February 10, 1945, in the hall of the Music Society. This concert gave the impulse to extend the orchestra and a classical music gala was held on May 18 of the same year – which was at the same time the first symphony concert in post-war Poland.

Performances in Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Sweden, Germany, South Korea, Denmark, and Ukraine were acclaimed by music critics and the public.