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fot. Archiwum Filharmonii śląskiej
fot. Marty Scholl
fot. Archiwum uM Sosnowiec
Ars Cameralis Silesiae Superioris – This annual event held
in November presents the most fascinating events, from many
different branches of the arts on a national and international
level. each of the events, ranging from music, fine arts, literature
and theatre are held in locations throughout the Upper Silesian
Metropolis. the stars of this year’s festival will be Mercury rev
from the uSA.
“Silesian Autumn of Guitars” International Festival – This
biennial event takes place in October in tychy. For over a week,
enthusiasts can enjoy recitals by world-class guitarists, per-
FILHArMONIA śLąSKA | THE SILESIAn PHILHARMOnIC ORCHESTRA
śLąSKI teAtr tAńCA | THE SILESIAn DAnCE THEATRE
SOSNOwIeCKIe CeNtrUM SZtUKI | THE SOSnOWIEC ART CEnTRE
formances of concertos for guitar and orchestra and the Jan
edmund Jurkowski guitar competition..
“Interpretations” – the Polish Festival Celebrating the Art
of Directing – taking place every year in March and presenting
the best that Polish theatre has to offer, this is one of the most
important theatre festivals in the country. the festival attracts
the best threatre groups in the country all vying for the prestigious
”Konrad Award”.
The Off Festival – Organised every year in August in
Mysłowice, this festival highlighting alternative music is amongst
the most important musical events of its type in Poland. Over
two days, on several stages, over 50 artists from Poland and
abroad entertain audiences of thousands from all over the
world. the artistic director of the Off Festival is leader of Myslovitz,
Artur rojek.
Rawa Blues Festival – One of the largest blues festivals in the
world takes place every October at the “Spodek” entertainment
Centre in Katowice. the festival is a celebration of the best blues
artists from Poland and the world. Ireneus Dudek is the festival’s
founder and organiser.
International Contemporary Dance Conference and Performance
Festival – This annual event organised by the Silesian
Dance Theatre and held in June and July in Bytom, includes
spectacular dance events performed by many world class
performers from Poland and abroad. It also gives audiences
and participants the opportunity to share in the performers’
experiences and ideas regarding dance and the development of
individual and original forms of expression.
It’s well worth the wait to participate in successive editions of
these cyclical events as they guarantee an extremely high calibre
of performance. It’s important to realise, that cultural events
in the Metropolis are available on a daily basis – with theatre
productions covering all genres at the Stanisław Wyspiański Silesian
Theatre in Katowice, The Chorzów Theatre or the Musical
Theatre in Gliwice; or museums and galleries such as the Silesian
Museum, the Rondo Gallery, the Wilson Mineshaft Gallery, the
Piast Castle Museum and the Kronika Gallery, presenting
a diverse range of artistic events connecting all aspects of art.
Speaking of museums it’s impossible not to mention facilities
unique to the region – such as those on the Industrial Monuments
Heritage Route – including the Historic “Guido” Coalmine
in Zabrze, the Brewing Museum in tychy, the Gliwice Radio
Station and the Central Fire Service Museum in Mysłowice.
these museums are the pride of our region, and unique in the
whole of europe, in terms of industrial heritage.
The sheer volume and diversity of cultural events in the Metropolis
corresponds to the diversity of the cultural tastes of the
area’s inhabitants and visitors. Culture forms an integral element
of life in this enormous metropolis, satiates its needs and shapes
its image. Delving into the cultural life of an area, is the fastest
and most pleasant way in which to be introduced to the uniqueness,
character and atmosphere of the city.
experience the Upper Silesian Metropolis through its culture.
For more information visit www.gzm.org.pl.
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