CIESZYN 8-11 of DECEMBER 2022
cultivating the tradition of singing
workshops, conferences, meetings

THE PROF. JÓZEF ŚWIDER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

The initiator of the festival is Representative Choir of the University of Silesia „Harmonia”, which is one of the oldest choral groups in Silesia. It continues traditions od Harmonia Singing Society founded in 1908. Festival got the name of Joseph Swider, who for 20 years was the director of the Institute of Music where the Representative Choir of the University of Silesia „Harmonia” exists.

 

FESTIVAL’S AIMS:

  • cultivating the singing tradition, developing interest in choral music
  •  promoting the composing achievements of Józef Świder and other composers connected with Cieszyn Silesia
  •  the exchange of artistic, cultural and educational experiences
  •  popularization of choral literature originated in various styles and epochs
  •  promotion of contemporary choral literature
  •  improvement of performance level among amateur choral groups
  •  confronting scientific research as well as artistic experiences