photo: B.Beszłej

Symphony Orchestra of W. Lutosławski Philharmonic is heir to the rich musical traditions of Wrocław, which enjoyed the heyday of its cultural life in the 2nd part of the 19th century with such illustrious artists as R. Wagner, J. Brahms, E. Grieg, G. Mahler, M. Bruch, I. J. Paderewski, P. Sarasate and E. Ysaÿe visiting the town.

W. Lutosławski Philharmonic in Wrocław was founded in 1954, and was most often managed by well-known musicians who simultaneously held the post of the Principal Conductor. At present, the Philharmonic is managed by Andrzej Kosendiak. Maestro Jacek Kaspszyk is Artistic Director, while Daniel Raiskin and Zbigniew Pilch permanent guest conductors.

The orchestra performs very varied repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary music; its regular concert activity comprises ca. 120 concerts per season. It takes part in well-known European musical events, such as ”Wratislavia Cantans” International Festival, ”Warszawska Jesień”, ”Janáčkův maj”, or Rheingau Musik Festival.

Numerous international tours have taken the ensemble to almost all European countries. In 2005, the Orchestra performed in the United States (Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, Kimmel Center in Philadelphia), and in 2006, at the Musikverien in Vienna, the International Arts Centre in Antwerp, and the Tonhalle in Zurich.

The ensemble collaborates with outstanding Polish and international conductors, makes radio and television recordings, and releases CDs.

Listen to Symphony Orchestra of W.Lutosławski Philharmonic:

J. Haydn – Symfonia Londyńska D-dur nr 104, Cz. I Adagio – Allegro
                    (mp3 - 3,6 Mb)
                   Zbigniew Pilch – conductor and violin

I. Strawiński – Pulcinella, cz.I Sinfonia (mp3 - 2Mb)
                          Jacek Kaspszyk – conductor

Manager:

Emilia Siepkowska tel.: +48 71 | 792 10 05 kom. +48 728 939 175 Fax +48 71 | 792 10 04 emilia.siepkowska@filharmonia.wroclaw.pl