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Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, Patron of the Silesian Philharmonic

2011-11-02
On 14 November, 2011 the Silesian Philharmonic in Katowice took the name of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, the eminent composer, who was particularly associated with Katowice. His work promoting the city cannot be underestimated; he lived, created and collaborated with many musical institutions there for years. In 2008 he received the title of honorary citizen of Katowice as evidence of "the highest recognition for outstanding achievements in area of music learning and culture, promoting the city of Katowice at home and abroad."
In connection with the naming ceremony there will be concerts, during which all three philharmonic ensembles will perform: the Chamber Orchestra, Choir and Symphony Orchestra of the Silesian Philharmonic.

Programme:

13 November 2011, 7.30pm St. Mary's Church, Katowice
The anniversary of the death of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki

Silesian Chamber Orchestra
Choir of the Silesian Philharmonic
Jan Wincenty Hawel – conductor

Bartłomiej Duś - saxophone
Elżbieta Grodzka-Łopuszyńska - soprano
Joanna Iwaszkiewicz - mezzosoprano
Jarosław Wolanin - conductor, preparation of the choir
Karina Paszek – Master of Ceremonies

Programme:
Jarosław Mamczarski - Psalm 119 composition dedicated to the memory of H.M. Górecki (premiere)
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki – Three Pieces in Old Style
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi - Stabat Mater
Concert under the patronage of the city of Katowice

14 November 2011

Fifteenth session of the Provincial Assembly of Silesia, during which the Silesian Philharmonic will be given the name of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki. The session will feature a short performance by the Choir of the Silesian Philharmonic

15 November
6pm Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice
Holy Mass in the intention of the whole community of the Silesian Philharmonic on the occasion of giving it the name of Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, and also for the peace of the Soul of the Composer on the 1st anniversary of his death
 
Musical celebration of Mass - Choir of the Silesian Philharmonic directed by Jarosław Wolanin 7pm Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, Katowice

Extra-ordinary concert:
Symphony Orchestra of the Silesian Philharmonic
Iwona Hossa - soprano
Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk - conductor

Mikołaj Górecki - Nokturn (world premiere)
Henryk Mikołaj Górecki - Symphony III „Symphony of Sorrowful Songs”

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