Zabrze Philharmonic

Zabrze Philharmonic was founded in spring in 1950 as Mining-Philharmonic of the Trades-Union of Miners. Its purpose was the popularization of the music in the workmen's environment. From the beginning it led also the activity directed to younger recipients - children and youths.Zabrze Philharmonic was founded in spring in 1950 as Mining-Philharmonic of the Trades-Union of Miners. Its purpose was the popularization of the music in the workmen's environment. From the beginning it led also the activity directed to younger recipients - children and youths.

The repertoire presented in Zabrze Philharmonic evolved from operettas and operas, to typical philharmonic concerts.The repertoire presented in Zabrze Philharmonic evolved from operettas and operas, to typical philharmonic concerts.

In the 80s of the 20th century, the team received the name of "State- Philharmonic", what testified recognitions of authorities.In the 80s of the 20th century, the team received the name of "State- Philharmonic", what testified recognitions of authorities.

In Zabrze Philharmonic many acknowledged Polish performers withdrew, from most famous - conductors: Grzegorz Fitelberg, Karol Stryja, Marek Pijarowski and soloists: Wiesław Ochman, Bernard Ładysz, Piotr Paleczny, Krystian Zimerman and Halina Czerny-Stefańska, and foreign performers.In Zabrze Philharmonic many acknowledged Polish performers withdrew, from most famous - conductors: Grzegorz Fitelberg, Karol Stryja, Marek Pijarowski and soloists: Wiesław Ochman, Bernard Ładysz, Piotr Paleczny, Krystian Zimerman and Halina Czerny-Stefańska, and foreign performers.

The orchestra of Zabrze Philharmonic takes the participation in numerous festivals, such as: Krystyna Jamr o z Festival in Busko-Zdrój, the International Festival of the Church Music "Gaude Mater" in Częstochowa, Jan Kiepura Festival in Krynica, Silesian Tribune of Composers in Katowice, the Festival of Stars in Międzyzdroje and other. It appears also at foreign concerts - in Slovakia, in Russia, Japan and in other countries.The orchestra of Zabrze Philharmonic takes the participation in numerous festivals, such as: Krystyna Jamr o z Festival in Busko-Zdrój, the International Festival of the Church Music "Gaude Mater" in Częstochowa, Jan Kiepura Festival in Krynica, Silesian Tribune of Composers in Katowice, the Festival of Stars in Międzyzdroje and other. It appears also at foreign concerts - in Slovakia, in Russia, Japan and in other countries.

Remarkable is the building of Zabrze Philharmonic which it occupies from It is the antique building from the beginning of the 20th century, it was the old library of last private owners of Zabrze - von Donnersmarck. It is able to hold two hundred people on two levels. It is also one of the prettiest restored buildings in Zabrze, in terms of interior decorations and the equipment of interiors.Remarkable is the building of Zabrze Philharmonic which it occupies from It is the antique building from the beginning of the 20th century, it was the old library of last private owners of Zabrze - von Donnersmarck. It is able to hold two hundred people on two levels. It is also one of the prettiest restored buildings in Zabrze, in terms of interior decorations and the equipment of interiors.

The presentation was made by pupils from Primary School No. 5 in Zabrze in the custody of teachers: Joanna Chrząszcz and Patrycja Pytlik. The students used websites as the source of information: na-terenie-gminy-zabrze/ na-terenie-gminy-zabrze/