I am an elderly boy and let it stay that way. Were I a grown-up man, an elderly fellow, I wouldn’t be able to play. As I am an elderly boy, however, I can still react emotionally. Because I still feel like jumping into the world of imagination and leave it when acting is over, Wojciech Pszoniak says about himself in Małgorzata Terlecka-Reksnis’ book Pszoniak. Fragmenty (Pszoniak. Fragments).

Published recently by Wydawnictwo Poznańskie, the book will be promoted on 14 June (7 p.m. at University Auditorium) at the concert to close the 77th artistic season of the Poznań Philharmonic. On a number of occasions, Wojciech Pszoniak appeared with the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra complementing the pieces performed with his narration. Dedicated to the memory of this outstanding artist, the concert will also feature guests: Barbara Pszoniak, the actor’s wife, and Małgorzata Terlecka-Reksnis, author of the book. The promotionally-priced publication will be available in University Auditorium hallway on the night, with the author and Barbara Pszoniak signing it at the interval and after the concert.

Complete with archival items – the actor’s personal notes, letters, and photographs from the family archives – made available courtesy of Barbara Pszoniak, the fascinating reading is a record of meetings and conversations held with the great actor and man.

The uncompromising nature and frankness of Wojciech Pszoniak’s comments, ones to give the reader food for reflection, is one of the greatest assets of this extended interview. One remark in particular, deserves a quote: I believe life cannot be directed. Those who say and believe that life is what you make it, are wrong. I let life direct me.