Tomasz Golka, conductor, Winner of the 2003 Eduardo Mata Conducting Competition

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At 4:43pm on 13 Mar 2012, Linda K. Wilson wrote:

Tomasz, thank you again for the wonderful two days with RCP. I learned so much. I found myself with tears in my eyes during the second movement of the Brahms. My husband says I'm "emotional". Maybe, but that one really snuck up on me. It was an incredible evening, created by an incredible conductor. Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

At 7:54pm on 13 Feb 2012, Jody Cross wrote:

You are a brilliant musician! God bless Poland!

At 1:41pm on 19 Oct 2011, Carrie FEiner wrote:

Congratulations on your wonderful performances....I have been hearing lots of great things about you

At 6:51pm on 12 Oct 2011, SJ wrote:

you are the man...one of my favorite people ; )

At 10:21pm on 24 Sep 2011, Kristen Vander-Plas wrote:

Another fantastic concert tonight in Lubbock, Conductor Golka. What an opening night! Thank you for bringing in your brother again before you leave. Want you to know how very much you are admired and respected here. I will miss you terribly, as you helped me "get" the music more every concert, and I was able to see the generation after me become musically literate during your educational concerts when I brought homeschool kids in to listen. Thank you for all you do - I know I shall enjoy your last year to the fullest! With highest respect, Kristen Vander-Plas

At 10:07am on 12 Feb 2011, David Lassiter wrote:

Good to hear about your new conducting assignment. And you are still in the USA. I thought that you were moving to Germany. Is that still on? I hope you are in good health. I miss you and sorry you chose to leave Williamsport. Good luck in future endeavors. Best Wishes, David

At 3:21pm on 29 Jul 2010, Brian Stone wrote:

Congrats on Riverside Tomasz. Looks Good! Brian

At 9:12pm on 18 Oct 2009, David Curtin wrote:

Another fantastic performance with the WSO yesterday afternoon--and your brother Adam is a phenomenon as well. Thanks for sharing him with us! Loved the Lithuanian Rhapsody, and the Firebird was spectacular. Thanks for the inspiration, and for what you're doing with the orchestra. We are lucky to have you.

At 8:52pm on 17 Oct 2009, T. Jones wrote:

your absence was noticed, though the guest conductor was an interesting change. look forward to your return.

At 11:45am on 19 Aug 2009, Katherine Wilson wrote:

Tomasz, We are looking forward to your being in Riverside in October! Great looking website. Katherine

At 2:28pm on 08 Jun 2009, Brian Stone wrote:

Lookin' good buddy! Webern Symphony! Dutilleux!!!! Bruckner #1!!!! Brahms 3!!!!!! Congrats on great work! Brian

At 5:22pm on 14 May 2009, Christopher Fulkerson wrote:

Best wishes to you Tomasz!

At 2:31am on 09 May 2009, ciocia Bozenka wrote:

Gratuluje sukcesow!Pozdrowienia dla Ciebie i calej rodziny. Ciocia Bozenka ze Szwecji

At 6:33am on 06 Mar 2009, Jaime Torres Gómez wrote:

Dear Tomasz: My name is Jaime Torres Gómez, from Viña del Mar, Chile. I saw you last year in your Butterfly that you conducted in my city. I am so interested to contact you. You can get references of mine from Freddy Varela. My mail is: torresj@vtr.net I tell you that many years ago I visited Williamsport, a big industrial city in Pensylvania. Very happy that they have an orchestra. I was there when I was student (I am engeneer, and parallely I work in music). Waiting news from you, I salute you with kind regards, Jaime T.

At 8:06pm on 18 Dec 2008, Andrew and Maggie wrote:

See you in Texas cowboy!!!! Andrew and Maggie

At 2:50am on 11 Dec 2008, Robert Fenstermacher wrote:

Hello, Maestro Golka. I have heard a lot of positive things about you. Congratulations on the new Music Director job in Williamsport. Sherry Kloss sends her kind regards. I currently have a private studio teaching violin/viola in my hometown of Williamsport. I am former student of Sherry Kloss, as well as former violinist of the Muncie Symphony, and Concertmaster/Grad Assistant Violin Performance of the Ball State Symphony under Maestro Kirk Trevor after you were there. You may check out my website at www.myspace.com/violinistrobertfenstermacher. I also have an email of fenstermacher@hotmail.com Hopefully, we may eventually get to work together. Happt Holidays!! Robert Fenstermacher

At 12:54pm on 08 Dec 2008, Jeannette Winner wrote:

Hi Tomasz, Today at the WSO luncheon I told you about how much I appreciate you educating us. Horrors! I failed to mention how fabulous our two concerts have been. Bolero? WOW! Initially, I was concerned about what you might choose and have loved every bit of it. You have such great stage presence and rapport with the audience. I am so grateful we have had a change. safaaipc

At 4:19pm on 07 Oct 2008, Danka Hajduk wrote:

Witaj Tomku, gratuluję rozwijającej się kariery. Mam nadzieję, że kiedyś przyjedziesz do Polski i zagramy jeszcze jakiś koncert razem. Ostatni, który niezwykle miło wspominam to Rachmaninov w wykonaniu Twojego brata na BIMie :) niewiele się zmieniłeś od tego czasu. Pozdrawiam serdecznie.

At 12:53pm on 18 Aug 2008, Julia B wrote:

dziendobry, jak sie mas panie Tomku? , Julia B.

At 12:12pm on 03 Aug 2008, William Geske wrote:

This is a very nicely designed website, amazing job. Very Good and neat content and fine layouts, too. If you have a newsletter I would also like to sign up, thanks again, Henry, Filmbay Editor ------

At 11:57am on 06 Jul 2008, Brian Stone wrote:

Lookin' good Tomasz!! Congrats on Williamsport: AWESOME. Brian

At 7:16pm on 17 Jun 2008, glen roven wrote:

I sent your agent a new violin concerto I wrote based on The Runaway Bunny, the famous children's book. I just performed it at Carnegie Hall with Glenn Close narrating. Perhaps you might like it and hear it. Hope so. Glen

At 11:30am on 30 May 2008, Brad H. wrote:

Cześć, Tomasz. Gratulacje! We are delighted to have you with us and look forward to many more exciting musical experiences together. Brad, WSO cellist

At 2:21pm on 29 May 2008, Michael Gross wrote:

Congratulations on getting our Williamsport Symphony gig. I enjoyed playing the May concert even more than usual, and look forward to many more such under your direction. I hope you like us as much as we liked you! - Michael Gross, 2nd Violin

At 12:01pm on 23 May 2008, dominic johnson wrote:

whatup t? been a while...-d

At 2:19pm on 14 May 2008, Ashley wrote:

Hi Tomasz! I enjoyed your concert last evening in Williamsport, PA! It was nice to meet you afterward as well and I truly hope you are chosen.

At 12:14pm on 16 Apr 2008, John and Patricia W wrote:

Very well designed website. Your achievements are impressive, and include performance of works by several of our favorite composers. Looking forward to your debut and interpretation of the chosen Russians with our Williamsport Symphony Orchestra next month. Best wishes.

At 11:31pm on 19 Nov 2007, Julie Savignon wrote:

So good to see you again after so many years....in Newark!! Please stay in touch: jsavignon@comcast.net. Best wishes until next time...

At 1:23am on 27 Aug 2007, Maija Lisa Currie wrote:

Hello Tomasz! The website looks even better than it did before...your pictures are fantastic. You look very happy. Congratulations on Lubbock! If you're still in NYC, let's get a coffee...check my website for contact info. Cheers, Maija

At 4:40pm on 14 Aug 2007, Julia B. wrote:

Pan Tomek I am flying a plane to see you in Lubbock. Dzienkuje bardzo za lekcje.

At 12:08am on 10 Jul 2007, Grant Gilman wrote:

Tomasz, congrats on Lubbock! Also I didn't know you lived in NYC. I am actually now living in Newark with my new wife. If you are going to be in town give me a call: 443.286.2160. Cheers.

At 6:15pm on 28 Jun 2007, baran wrote:

podziwiam Twoja kariere! moze sie kiedys zobaczymy? pamietasz pizze-tort (all topics)? +4901723549808 +493943694905 mamy z martina drugie dziecko - synka - kube! serdeczen pozdr. kb

At 11:14am on 29 May 2007, Jo Ellen Miller wrote:

Hey darlin! Hope things are well. I love your site! I came across it because I Googled my name to see if my website would come up, but of course it did not... But I found myself in yours! (on your concerts page, from our performance last summer) But anyway if you get a chance, please look at my site and let me know what you think. I need to add more cool features like ones that you have. Miss you, and hope the summer is good so far. I'm in Princeton, NJ all summer for NJOT, and then in Chicago for Ravinia in August. Take care!

At 2:53pm on 19 May 2007, Alan Pierce wrote:

I enjoyed meeting you at the Bruckner 7th rehearsal in Chicago. I could make you a copy of the baton used by Bernard Haitink. If you are interested please contact me at Piercebatons@aol.com.

At 2:02pm on 04 May 2007, Mystic Violin wrote:

Great website! Maybe you will like our. www.mysticviolin.com Thanks! Josh Mystic, CT

At 5:29pm on 30 Mar 2007, Paula Sides wrote:

Hello from London...It was lovely meeting you in Houston this past week thanks to Zachary, and I hope you can enjoy a bit of leisure time before the fun begins. Congratulations again...Take care, Paula

At 4:13pm on 14 Jul 2006, Agata wrote:

Greetings from Wroclaw!

At 11:17am on 06 Jul 2006, Jessie Dresser (violin) wrote:

Maestro, you were such a wonderful conductor! The things I learned during the first week of the Oklahoma summer Arts institute were absolutley amazing. The first performance will be unforgetable! I want to thank you so very much for all your time and your effort you put into getting us ready for that concert. That was my best concert I have a ever given in my entire life! Thank you very very much best wishes! maybe we will run into each other again. Sincerely, Jessie Dresser

At 11:27pm on 02 Jul 2006, Thomas Williams - tenor wrote:

I was at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute for Chorus. I thought you were pretty cool considering you had to do a concert in the dark. You didn't lose your cool under such random circumstances, and for that I say "Kudos!" I really liked your music. Good luck in al the rest of your endeavors. Now you have your fiasco story! Sincerely, Thomas Williams

At 10:38pm on 30 Jun 2006, Mina Sardashti, violin wrote:

Maestro, You were such a wonderful inspiration to my musical career during the OK summer arts institute. I absolutely loved working with you, and I am still telling the crazy story about the blackout to all my friends and the great way you handled the entire situation. Thank you for being so willing to share your knowledge and passion, and I hope to meet again! -mina:]

At 10:37pm on 25 Jun 2006, Grace Hsu - violinist wrote:

Hey, Tomasz! It was great working with you at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. Your intense drive and focus on the Beethoven and Shostakovich helped me to play the music in a different light. I don't think I've ever played music with that much emotion. You've inspired me to not only play the notes, but to dig deep inside and play with feeling to create real music. Thanks for staying true to "the show must go on" at the blackout and good luck with all that you do! -Grace

At 7:18pm on 20 Jun 2006, Lena Endsley- viola wrote:

You are so so cool. Thank you for not stoping the concert even when the power went out and we had to move onto the stage. Our new condutor is not as cool as you. Or as good a conductor.

At 6:48pm on 20 Jun 2006, Jessica Evangelista wrote:

Hello Tomasz!! I'm really happy to have worked with you in orchestra at Quartz Mountain. You are an amazing conductor. Good Luck in all you do! & God bless! =) 3 Jessica Evangelista, violinist

At 4:25pm on 29 May 2006, Haley Stocks wrote:

Looking forward to Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute. See you there!

At 4:58pm on 28 Apr 2006, Rachel Fellows wrote:

I see you're coming to Oklahoma Arts Institute this summer. I'm a violinst and have been going there for the last couple of summers. I look forward to working with you.

At 9:48pm on 20 Mar 2006, jleley@utep.edu wrote:

Tomasz Golka - I speak for all of us at the youth symphony when I say thank you for the rehearsal last Sunday. I've always loved listening to recordings of Russian music but was never able to duplicate that sound. You gave me a wonderful understanding of what needs to be done technically in order to achieve the dark mood. I hope you can rehearse with us again, maybe on a day when El Paso doesn't look like doomsday.

At 7:50pm on 15 Mar 2006, pblaszkowski@yahoo.com wrote:

Czesc Tomku ! Wreszcie... co slychac ? Merida teskni za Toba haha :) Wlasnie niedawno dowiedzielismy sie ,ze Molano bedzie z nami do poczatku przyszlego roku tak wiec zwolni sie miejsce... Ja odnioslem pierwszy maly sukces z moim kwartetem - jak chcesz to wysle Ci DVD z koncertu. Pozdrowienia od Marii i Paolo. Suerte hermano !!! Pawel

At 1:57am on 30 Nov 2005, Samuel Thompson wrote:

Dear Tomasz- Long time, no? Since September of 2002 - well, life has gotten very interesting since then - recent events have sort of "propelled" me into doing solo concerts? GREAT - daunting, but great. One in upstate New York followed by a recital in South Carolina, and more to come, I'm sure. Do take care, and write back when you can. Best, Samuel Thompson samuelathompson@yahoo.com

At 9:31pm on 05 Nov 2005, Brian Stone wrote:

Good work Tomasz! Best of luck, Brian

At 2:21pm on 07 Sep 2005, Zakiya Thomas wrote:

Hi Tomasz, I 've kept up with you through the years because of my mom. Congratulations on your magnificent accomplishments. I'm working at the Boston Symphony and stumbled onto your web page looking for Ellyn Kusmin's information. What fantastic luck! Cheers Zakiya

At 12:28pm on 07 Sep 2005, Samuel Thompson wrote:

Congratulations, Tomasz. Samuel Thompson

At 8:36pm on 17 Jul 2005, Ann Lewis wrote:

Thank you so much for your wonderful conducting at Artpark! The whole chorus was delighted with your passionate, inspiring, and precise direction. Please come back to Buffalo!

At 7:10pm on 03 Jul 2005, Zhang Zhang wrote:

Hey Tomasz, Beautiful website. Bravo to Karol and to you! Look forward to see you in August. Want to be my date for Joanna's wedding? Roel Dieltiens reminds you that we are waiting to play Brahms with you! Much love, Zhang

At 10:20am on 01 Jul 2005, David Ian Clerget wrote:

Greetings from Ball State! Hope all is well. Keep up the good work...maestro. Dobranoc.

At 10:38pm on 27 Jun 2005, monika wrote:

Hey Tomasz. So good to see you doing so well. I would love to see you conduct sometime. Gotta get out of Baltimore. Yours and Bohu's websites look great, I think I 'll copy you both and use that design co myself! Took a design class at Peabody to make mine, but not nearly as cool. Thinking of you often, Monika

At 4:19pm on 15 May 2005, Igor Yuzefovich wrote:

Hey Tomasz! Great to see you in NY! Let's get together soon and maybe play something together! Great site - all the best! Igor Yuzefovich

At 12:24am on 25 Apr 2005, Maija Lisa Currie wrote:

Very nice website, Tomasz. Congratulations on all your successes! I hope we have a chance to work together in the future. Cheers, Maija

At 12:39pm on 15 Mar 2005, Glenn Quader wrote:

Tomasz, You have improved on an already beautiful website. Congratulations and best of luck in Copenhagen!

At 1:16pm on 14 Jan 2005, Gjermund graver wrote:

Hi Tomasz! I was an exchange student from Norway at Tayler High in 91-92, remember? was looking at my photographs the other day and found some pistures. I thougt to myself; Tomasz has propably become a wellknown violinist! so i googled your name, and no surprise!! a real conductor- congratulations!! sincerely Gjermund

At 6:34pm on 14 Dec 2004, Pat O'Hara wrote:

Nice site Tomasz, very stoic picture. Talk to you soon, I'll let you know what's happening, Pat

At 8:23pm on 17 Oct 2004, Jeffrey Biegel wrote:

Dear Maestro, I enjoyed reading about you at the web site--we have a mutual friend--Mark Peskanov--and I had also done several concerts with your professor Gustav Meier--I always enjoy working with his pupils! Hope we'll have the pleasure to meet one day soon--good luck! Best regards, Jeffrey Biegel

At 7:34pm on 17 Oct 2004, Barbara Townsend wrote:

You're an amazing conductor!