Witold Rowicki
Witold Rowicki (true surname Kałka, 26 February 1914 in Taganrog – 1 October 1989 in Warsaw) was a Polish conductor. He held principal conducting positions with the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra[1] and the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra.
Witold Lutoslawski's Concerto for Orchestra was dedicated to him.
His recordings include:
- all symphonies of Antonín Dvořák,[2]
- works of Wojciech Kilar[3]
- the Violin Concerto of Mieczysław Karłowicz[4]
- various works of Karol Szymanowski.[5][6]
- Schumann and Prokofiev piano concertos with Sviatoslav Richter, Mozart piano concertos with Ingrid Haebler
References
- ↑ Searle, Humphrey, "Reports from Abroad: Warsaw Contemporary Music Festival" (1959). The Musical Times, 100 (1401): 614.
- ↑ Anderson, Robert, Review of Dvořák Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 4 (1971). The Musical Times, 112 (1545): p. 1077.
- ↑ Samson, Jim, Reviews of recordings of Bolesław Szabelski and Wojciech Kilar (1989). Tempo (New Ser.), 169: p. 52.
- ↑ Banks, Paul, "Karłowicz Riches" (1989). The Musical Times, 130 (1762): p. 753.
- ↑ Macdonald, Hugh, Review of Szymanowski Stabat Mater Op. 53/Symphony No. 3 Op. 27 (1981). The Musical Times, 122 (1656): p. 113.
- ↑ Dunnett, Roderic, "The Review Section: Records - Szymanowski" (November 1990). The Musical Times, 131 (1773): pp. 603-604.
External links
Review of a concert in the Royal Festival Hall London with the Warsaw Philharmonic. Works include the 4th symphony of Tchaikovsky and, with Wanda Wilkomirska, a performance of the Britten Violin Concerto
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| Preceded by | Music Director, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra 1950–1955 |
Succeeded by Bohdan Wodiczko |
| Preceded by | Music Director, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra 1958–1977 |
Succeeded by Kazimierz Kord |
| Preceded by | Chief Conductor, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra 1983–1985 |
Succeeded by Horst Stein |
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