Just So You Know?

Rap and classical music? In the Szczecin Philharmonic and during the MDF Festival, anything is possible – especially when we give youth the stage and awaken their imagination and creativity. You should know this concert was inspired and created by young people. For the young and the old, for those unafraid to step outside the box and experience something new.

The concert will be the finale of a project that began in June 2024 with a casting call for young people. Selected young rappers and lyricists will participate in workshops led by a rapper, creating a space for creativity. The entire process will be overseen by therapist Alina Krzyżewska, while social activist Martyna Kaczmarek will conduct workshops on self-acceptance and body positivity. The concert's script will be based on these workshops and will address youth issues such as misunderstanding, belonging, otherness, and the pervasive presence of hate. The content and direction of the script will be managed by actors from the Contemporary Theatre, Maciej Litkowski and Adam Kuzycz-Berezowski.

In a time when mental health issues are becoming increasingly serious and online hate is a daily occurrence, the need to promote respect, acceptance, and positive communication is extremely important. The concert Just So You Know? created by and for young people, was conceived to educate them about the harm caused by hate and to build a tolerant and respectful environment.

The concert's musical layer (and beats for the young rappers) consists of new pieces inspired by classical motifs from Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and other great composers. Young performers will take the stage with the Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, and classical music will harmonise with rap lyrics, creating incredible and emotional arrangements.