Conductor. He helped rebuild Poland's classical music scene after World War II. Born in Taganrog, Russia, Rowicki studied violin at the Krakow Conservatory and became a professor there upon graduating in 1938. During the Nazi occupation he played violin and viola with the Krakow Symphony. After the war he was founding director of the Polish Radio Orchestra (1945 to 1950). As Principal Conductor of the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra from 1950 to 1955, and again from 1958 to 1977, Rowicki modernized its repertory and reestablished its place among Europe's leading orchestras. He also lobbied for the construction of the new Philarmonic Hall (1955), replacing the old venue which had been destroyed by German bombs. Following his retirement from the WNPO he was music director of Germany's Bamberg Symphony (1983 to 1985) and was active as a guest conductor and lecturer.
Conductor. He helped rebuild Poland's classical music scene after World War II. Born in Taganrog, Russia, Rowicki studied violin at the Krakow Conservatory and became a professor there upon graduating in 1938. During the Nazi occupation he played violin and viola with the Krakow Symphony. After the war he was founding director of the Polish Radio Orchestra (1945 to 1950). As Principal Conductor of the Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra from 1950 to 1955, and again from 1958 to 1977, Rowicki modernized its repertory and reestablished its place among Europe's leading orchestras. He also lobbied for the construction of the new Philarmonic Hall (1955), replacing the old venue which had been destroyed by German bombs. Following his retirement from the WNPO he was music director of Germany's Bamberg Symphony (1983 to 1985) and was active as a guest conductor and lecturer.
Bio by: Bobb Edwards
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