Poland in Saudi Arabia

On 17 November 2024, the Cultural Palace in Riyadh hosted a concert by the Karolina & Iwo Duo on the occasion of Independence Day and Polish Army Day, organised by the Polish Embassy. The award-winning violin and accordion duo, who have performed at Carnegie Hall, the Cantonese Opera House and the National Philharmonic among others, played pieces composed by Fryderyk Chopin, Grażyna Bacewicz, Aleksander Tansman, Ignacy Jan Paderewski, Szymon Laks and Marcin Błażewicz in original arrangements.

The concert, as well as the accompanying reception, was attended by representatives of local authorities, the diplomatic corps, business and the Polish community in Saudi Arabia.