Witold Rowicki

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Grave of Witold Rowicki at Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw.
Grave of Witold Rowicki at Powązki Cemetery in Warsaw.

Witold Rowicki (true surname Kałka, born 26 February 1914 in Taganrog, died 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.

His recordings include:

[edit] References

  1. ^ Searle, Humphrey, "Reports from Abroad: Warsaw Contemporary Music Festival" (1959). The Musical Times, 100 (1401): 614.
  2. ^ Anderson, Robert, Review of Dvořák Symphonies Nos. 1, 2 & 4 (1971). The Musical Times, 112 (1545): p. 1077.
  3. ^ Samson, Jim, Reviews of recordings of Bolesław Szabelski and Wojciech Kilar (1989). Tempo (New Ser.), 169: p. 52.
  4. ^ Banks, Paul, "Karłowicz Riches" (1989). The Musical Times, 130 (1762): p. 753.
  5. ^ Macdonald, Hugh, Review of Szymanowski Stabat Mater Op. 53/Symphony No. 3 Op. 27 (1981). The Musical Times, 122 (1656): p. 113.
  6. ^ Dunnett, Roderic, "The Review Section: Records - Szymanowski" (November 1990). The Musical Times, 131 (1773): pp. 603-604.

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{{succession box title=Music Director, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra| before=Władysław Raczkowski| years=1950–1955 | after=Bohdan Wodiczko}}

Preceded by
Bohdan Wodiczko
Music Director, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
1958–1977
Succeeded by
Kazimierz Kord
Preceded by
James Loughran
Chief Conductor, Bamberg Symphony Orchestra
1983–1985
Succeeded by
Horst Stein