Bielsko Chamber Choir

Bielsko Chamber Choir was set up in 1993 under the auspices of Bielsko-Biała Culture Centre. The members of the choir are amateur singers, joined together by their common passion for music.

From the very beginning the choir has been conducted by Mrs. Beata Borowska. Jan Borowski is the second conductor. The choir's repertoire comprises religious and secular compositions originating from various periods: from Renaissance until the present age. Apart from a'capella compositions, the choir performs vocal-instrumental works, e.g.: C Dur Mass by L. van Beethoven. The choir crowned its five-years' work with 'Exultate Deo' CD. in 1998.

The choir singers give many concerts and take part in choral singing events locally and abroad, often enjoying the greatest success, such as:

• Grand Prix at the VIIth All-Polish Festival of Sacred Music, Rumia, 1995,
• Grand Prix at All-Polish Festival of Choral Singing, Katowice, 1998,
• Two Gold Medals at International Competition of Choral Singing, Riva del Garda, Italy, 1999,
• Grand Prix and The President's of the Polish Republic Cup at All-Polish Competition of Choirs, Legnica Cantat 31, 2000,
• Taking part in " Meet in Beijing " Arts Festival in Beijing in 2001,
• 1st place at 14th International Malta Choir Festival 2002.

Apart from classic music, Bielsko Chamber Choir also performs Negro spirituals, compositions inspired by folklore of various nations as well as light music compositions.

Mrs. Beata Borowska

Mrs. Beata Borowska has been conducting Bielsko Chamber Choir and University Choir of Bielsko-Biała / the second conductor / from the moment of its creation. She is a graduate of The Academy of Music in Katowice. At present she teaches at this academy. In 1988 she was granted the main prize at All-Polish Competition of Choir Conductors in Poznań. In 1990 she finished post-graduate, Choir-Mastery Studies in The Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz. She is also a prize-winner of the festivals and contests of conductors, among others, The Best Conductor's Prize at the Competition of Choirs, Legnica Cantat 31 / 2000/.

Mr. Jan Borowski

Mr. Jan Borowski has graduated from The Academy of Music in Katowice. He has founded and conducted The School Choir in Rudzica, The Female Vocal Ansamble and University Choir of Bielsko-Biała. He has won many valuable prizes at the contests and festivals with these groups. He has also received a few awards for the outstanding and the best conductor. In 2004 he has received The Diploma of Approval from The Minister of Culture for his achievements. At present he fulfils the function of a second conductor of Bielsko Chamber Choir.