Silesian Philharmonic

Summary

The Filharmonia Śląska w Katowicach (English: Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice) is a music institution in Katowice, Silesia, Poland. The Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice was founded in 1945. The first concert of the orchestra took place on 26 of May 1945. A mixed choir was added in 1973.

Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice during The VIII Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors

The Silesian Philharmonic has a well-established position in the cultural life of the Metropolis GZM. Over the decades, the most renowned musicians performed with it, for example Witold Małcużyński, Igor Oistrakh, Sviatoslav Richter, Adam Taubitz..[citation needed]

Directors edit

  • Jan Niwinski (1945-1947)
  • Witold Krzemienski (1947-1949)
  • Stanisław Skrowaczewski (1949-1953)
  • Karol Stryja (1953-1990)
  • Jerzy Swoboda (1990-1998)
  • Music Director Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk (1998- ) General Director Grażyna Szymborska (2001-)

External links edit

  • (English) (Polish)