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The end of the 79th artistic season of the Silesian Philharmonic will be full of great symphonic music. We will hear the monumental Piano Concerto No. 1 by Johannes Brahms, the symphonic poem Death and Transfiguration by Richard Strauss, filled with great emotions, and the daring Toccata by Bolesław Szabelski. All this, of course, performed by the Silesian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Yaroslav Shemet. The solo part in the Brahms Concerto will be performed this evening by the outstanding pianist Saleem Ashkar.
Bolesław Szabelski was a professor at the State Higher School of Music in Katowice, co-founder of the Silesian school of composers. Toccata, which was initially part of the Suite for Orchestra, by the composer's decision began to function as an independent piece. First performed in 1938, it became a kind of showcase for this artist.
During this concert, the results will be announced and prizes will be awarded to the winners of the Review Competition dedicated to the anniversary of Joanna Wnuk-Nazarowa.
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