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Warmińsko-Mazurska Filharmonia im. Feliksa Nowowiejskiego w Olsztynie
In January 1946, Mirosław Dąbrowski proposed the creation of an orchestra during a meeting of the Polish Musicians’ Union. He became its first conductor, and just two months later, on March 17, 1946, the Little Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert. In the 1950s, the ensemble began regular performances, and in 1962 adopted the name of composer Feliks Nowowiejski. That same year, it
In January 1946, Mirosław Dąbrowski proposed the creation of an orchestra during a meeting of the Polish Musicians’ Union. He became its first conductor, and just two months later, on March 17, 1946, the Little Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert. In the 1950s, the ensemble began regular performances, and in 1962 adopted the name of composer Feliks Nowowiejski. That same year, it gained state status as the Olsztyn Symphony Orchestra, becoming a philharmonic in 1973.
Since then, the Warmia-Masuria Philharmonic Orchestra has performed in many countries (e.g. Germany, Italy, France, Spain), made numerous recordings, and participated in broadcasts. In 2010, it won the "Fryderyk" award for its recording of Missa Pro Pace and Missa Stella Maris by Nowowiejski.
The concert hall hosts world and Polish premieres, welcomes renowned artists, and supports young talent. The orchestra organizes family concerts, music festivals, and various educational events for audiences of all ages.
In 2011 the orchestra moved to a new, modern concert hall with 505 seats and excellent acoustics. At this time the repertoire expanded to include jazz, opera, and the regional film music festival Arena Festival film & music.
With 80 years of history and 80 musicians today, the orchestra continues to be a source of pride and cultural identity for Olsztyn and the Warmia-Masuria region.