About the talk:

Richard Berkeley's work in Poland began in 1998 when he became a visiting lecturer at Warsaw's National Drama Academy. In 2000, he taught at the Chopin Music Academy in Warsaw, sang at the Opera Kameralna and co-founded the New Chamber Orchestra Foundation. At TEDxKraków, he's going to talk about another subject close to his heart: the preservation of the Polish country house. These buildings are probably our most obvious reminder of the past, of the people who came before us, their achievements and way of life, their genius. A house also reminds us, if we need to be reminded, of the temporary nature of our own existence. But it also serves to uplift and inspire, to bring joy to a colourless environment and it can even bring wealth and identity to a community.

Recorded during: TEDxKraków 2011

About the speaker:

…a musician with a passion for the Polish country house, probably our most obvious reminder of the past, of the people who came before us, their achievements and way of life, their genius.

Original subtitles: Dorota Naumienko (reviewed by Krystian Aparta)

Translated by: Krystian Aparta (reviewed by Joanna Stefańska)