The protagonist

Zbigniew Paleta, a virtuoso violinist, first gained prominence in Poland as the lead violinist for Ewa Demarczyk in the 1960s and 1970s. He initially associated with the Piwnica pod Baranami and later joined the ANAWA ensemble led by Jan Kanty Pawluśkiewicz and Marek Grechuta. In 1972, Jeremi Przybora dedicated an episode of the popular Polish TV show "Kabaret Starszych Panów" titled "The Violinist from Czastuszkiewicz's Quartet" to Paleta, recognizing his undeniable talent. His music was known to influence the mood and decisions of people, a characteristic that continues to define his work.

Throughout the late 1970s, his violin could be heard in major productions by directors like Wajda, Jarocki, Swinarski, and others. Paleta has been associated with the artist Barbara Paciorek since the beginning of his career, with whom he has two daughters: Dominika (1972) and Ludwika (1978).

In 1980, he won an audition at PAGART and received a one-year contract as a violinist with the Mexico City Philharmonic. Together with his family, he decided to make a temporary move. Towards the end of his contract, martial law broke out in Poland. Zbigniew, Basia, 3-year-old Ludwika, and 9-year-old Dominika decided to stay in Mexico permanently. This marked the beginning of an extraordinary Mexican saga, which, after many years and experiences, echoes in the artist's memories and confronts the present.

In the 1990s, Paleta, recognized as a classical violinist, started collaborating with the very famous rock band EL TRI. Zbigniew became part of the Mexican rock music scene, and his solo performances became legendary, played for subsequent decades. Nearly 30 years after leaving the band, Zbigniew received an offer from the band leader, Alex Lora, to rejoin and perform at the band's 55th-anniversary concert.