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The Silesian Philharmonic Chorus is a renowned classical music artist that has been captivating audiences with its exceptional performances for over 70 years. The chorus is based in Katowice, Poland, and has established itself as one of the most distinguished choral ensembles in Europe. The birth of the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus can be traced back to 1945, when the Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in Katowice. The orchestra was soon joined by a group of talented singers, who formed the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus. The chorus was initially led by conductor Jan Wincenty Hawel, who was succeeded by Stanisław Krawczyński in 1950. Under Krawczyński's leadership, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus quickly gained recognition for its exceptional performances. The chorus's repertoire included a wide range of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary works. The chorus also collaborated with renowned composers and conductors, including Krzysztof Penderecki, Witold Lutosławski, and Leonard Bernstein. One of the highlights of the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus's early career was its performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in 1955. The performance was conducted by Krawczyński and featured soloists from the Warsaw Opera. The concert was a huge success and cemented the chorus's reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in Poland. In the following years, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus continued to perform at major music festivals and concert halls across Europe. The chorus also recorded numerous albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Penderecki's St. Luke Passion in 1966. In 1972, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus was invited to perform at the prestigious Salzburg Festival in Austria. The chorus's performance of Penderecki's Utrenja was a huge success and earned the ensemble international acclaim. The chorus continued to perform at the Salzburg Festival in the following years, cementing its reputation as one of the finest choral ensembles in the world. In 1981, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus was awarded the prestigious Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland for its contributions to Polish culture. The chorus continued to receive numerous awards and accolades in the following years, including the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Penderecki's St. Luke Passion in 1984. In 1993, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus was joined by a new conductor, Mirosław Jacek Błaszczyk. Under Błaszczyk's leadership, the chorus continued to perform at major music festivals and concert halls across Europe. The chorus also collaborated with renowned composers and conductors, including Krzysztof Penderecki, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki, and John Adams. One of the highlights of the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus's recent career was its performance of Penderecki's Credo in 2000. The performance was conducted by Penderecki himself and featured soloists from the Warsaw Opera. The concert was a huge success and earned the chorus international acclaim. In the following years, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus continued to perform at major music festivals and concert halls across Europe. The chorus also recorded numerous albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Górecki's Symphony No. 3 in 2005. Today, the Silesian Philharmonic Chorus continues to captivate audiences with its exceptional performances. The chorus's repertoire includes a wide range of classical music, from Baroque to contemporary works.

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