ORCHARD LAKE, Michigan (11-14-23) – Koledy: A Polish Music Christmas Concert comes to
Sweetest Heart of Mary Church on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 3:00 PM – presented by the
Polish Institute of Culture & Research (PICR) at Orchard Lake, Michigan. “This is the perfect
family event for the season!” said Ania Bieciuk, Associate Director of Polonia Affairs at the
Institute.

This event features a very special treat! The Lira Singers, accompanied by the Lira Chamber
Players of the Lira Ensemble of Chicago, artist-in-residence at Loyola University Chicago, will
perform a musical program narrated in English by Lucyna Migala, Founder and Artistic Director.
“The Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in
Polish performing arts, so it is a special treat to have these artists in Detroit,” said Bieciuk.

“We’re so excited to welcome all to experience the joy of this magical season and share in
beloved Polish carols featuring Christmas melodies of Poland’s mountain region,” added
Bieciuk. The Lira Singers will appear in colorful, authentic folk outfits from the Zakopane region
of the Polish mountains. This varied concert also offers some American carols, too, as well as
holiday poetry, and even a bit of music by Frederic Chopin – Poland’s greatest composer – all in
75-minutes.

“And to witness this performance within the breathtaking architecture and grandeur of this
church is another treat,” said Bieciuk. Sweetest Heart of Mary Church is located at 4440 Russell
Street in Detroit. Tickets can be purchased online or via check made payable to Polish Institute
of Culture & Research. Visit http://www.picrol.org to reserve your tickets. For any additional
questions, email info@picrol.org or call (248) 836-1284.

Contact:
Ania Bieciuk
Associate Director of Polonia Affairs
Polish Institute of Culture & Research
(248) 836-1284 (Office)
Abieciuk@picrol.org