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  Poznański Chór Katedralny   [Poznan Cathedral Choir]    (est. 1881) Classical Choir of Men and Boys 
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Poznański Chór Katedralny Polyphonic music has been performed in Poznań's Cathedral since the XV century, both by boys from its school and by its clergy. Polyphonic music truly blossomed, however, in the XVI century, with the establishment of the renowned Lubrański Academy. Following this tradition, in 1881 Fr. Józef Surzyński formed a boys' and men's choir in the Cathedral. The Poznań's Cathedral Choir's remarkable successes came after September 1, 1914, when Fr. Wacław Gieburowski began leading it. Since then the choir was called The Poznań Nightingales by French journalists. His choir became famous throughout Poland and achieved wide success abroad, as well. The outbreak of World War II interrupted the choir's activities, and Fr. Gieburowski died in exile in 1943. At the initiative of Fr. Zdzisław Bernat, in 1960 a mixed choir group was revived, which performed in the Cathedral for nine years. In 1963, a parallel boys' choir was established, marking a return to the Cathedral's former traditions.

The Poznań Cathedral Choir has traveled abroad on several tours, visiting Spain, England, Austria, France, Holland, Germany, Scotland, Switzerland, Italy. It has taken part in International Festivals of Boys' Choirs in Poznań, Częstochowa, Nantes, Amiens and Rome. In the 1990s, the choir also managed to record seven compact discs, and perform on television and radio several times.

In 2001 the Poznań Cathedral Choir was honored to be "The Historic Choir of the European Union" and achieved the charter of the "Union's Choir" by the "FECU" – Federation of European Choirs. Two additional recordings were made around this time: "Missa Dominicalis" (1883) by Dr Józef Surzyński in the Cathedral of Poznań and "The Symphony of the Gardens" (2002) by Zbigniew Lowzyl. In 2003, the choir was preparing to record two new CDs with Gregorian choral and Polish polyphonic music.
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Official Site: Poznański Chór Katedralny
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Poznański Chór Katedralny - Gerald Spitzner: Messe Zu Ehren Des Heiligen Vaters Papst Johannes Paul II
Gerald Spitzner: Messe Zu Ehren Des Heiligen Vaters Papst Johannes Paul II ( , CD) 2005
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
The world premiere - May 22, 2005.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Ora Pro Nobis
Ora Pro Nobis ( , CD) 1997
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
The recordings were accomplished to commemorate a stay of the Holy Father John Paul II in Poznań on June 3, 1997.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Hymns from the Poznań Cathedral
Hymns from the Poznań Cathedral ( , LP) 1984
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
The first post-war polyphonic recording of Poznań Cathedral Choir. This album appeared in two editions. The first with black-and-white label and the next with the color cover.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Feliks Nowowiejski: Missa Pro Pace
Feliks Nowowiejski: Missa Pro Pace ( , LP) 1977
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
The first post-war recording of Poznań Cathedral Choir, it was recorded on May 8-9, 1977 in the All Saints Church on Grobla Street in Poznań.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki: Completorium
Grzegorz Gerwazy Gorczycki: Completorium ( , LP)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Szymon Daszkiewicz, director.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Józef Surzyński: Music Sacra
Józef Surzyński: Music Sacra ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Featuring Poznań Cathedral Choir conducted by Rev. Szymon Daszkiewicz and The Karol Kurpiński Choir of Teachers of the Poznań City conducted by Eligiusz Szczepaniak, with organ by Sławomir Kamiński.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Józef Surzyński: Music Sacra
Józef Surzyński: Music Sacra ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Featuring Poznań Cathedral Choir conducted by Rev. Szymon Daszkiewicz and The Karol Kurpiński Choir of Teachers of the Poznań City conducted by Eligiusz Szczepaniak, with organ by Sławomir Kamiński.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Kolędy - The Carols
Kolędy - The Carols ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Featuring Poznań Cathedal Choir and Poznań M. Karłowicz Music School Symphonic Orchestra. Includes Polish carols like: Wesoła nowina, Dzisiaj w Betlejem, Wśród nocnej ciszy, Gdy się Chrystus rodzi or W żłobie leży, as well as foreign arrangement like: Ring Christmas Bells, Ere zij God, Stille Nacht, and O Holy Night. Rev. Prelate Szymon Daszkiewicz - tenor, Paweł Sobieralski - tenor, Szymon Sekulak - soprano & Michał Więckowski - soprano.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Ludzie Spotykają Ludzi - People Meet People
Ludzie Spotykają Ludzi - People Meet People ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
  1.   Alleluia - "Messiah" Oratorio - G.F.Handel  
  2.   Agnus Dei - "Kronungs Messe" - W.A.Mozart  
  3.   Jesus bleibet meine Freude - "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" - J.S.Bach  
  4.   Ave Maria - F.Schubert  
  5.   Alleluia from "Messe zu Ehren des Johannes Paul II" - G.Spitzner  
  6.   Intermezzo from "Cavaleria Rusticana" - P.Mascagni  
  7.   Laudate, Dominum - "Vesprae Solennes" - W.A.Mozart  
  8.   Va, pensiero - "Nabucco" - G.Verdi  
  9.   Panis Angelicus - "Feierlichen messe" - C.Franck  
10.   Ave Verum - W.A.Mozart  
11.   Polonaise from "Eugeniusz Oniegin" - P.Czajkowski  
12.   Laudate, Dominum - Ch.Gounod  
13.   Pie Jesu Domine - "Messe de Requiem" - G.Faure  
14.   Tu es Petrus - W.Gieburowski  
15.   O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden - "Passio secundum Mattheaum" - J.S.Bach  
16.   Te Deum - M.A.Charpentier  
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Memoria Tenere
Memoria Tenere ( )
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Szymon Daszkiewicz, director. The album is dedicated to the late Rev. Zdzisław Bernat.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Polish Carols
Polish Carols ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Michał Matuszek, soprano; Jakub Wróblewski, soprano; Krzysztof Wilkus, organ
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Polish Carols
Polish Carols ( , LP)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Zdzisław Bernat, director
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Polish Christmas Carols
Polish Christmas Carols ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Szymon Daszkiewicz, director; Grażyna Flicińska - Panfil, soprano; Krzysztof Wilkus, organ
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Polska Msza Pasterska I Inne Kolędy
Polska Msza Pasterska I Inne Kolędy ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Szymon Daszkiewicz, director; Solists: Piotr Jechura, Paweł Sobieralski, and Piotr Idkowiak; Organ: Krzysztof Wilkus
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Requiem a Roma
Requiem a Roma ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Featuring Gloria Bruni, soprano; Nicolo Rigano, bass; Rafał Sekulak, boy soprano (Voce Bianca); Poznań Cathedral Choir directed by Szymon Daszkiewicz; and Hamburg Symphonic Orchestra.
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Soloists and the Chamber Group of Poznań Cathedral Choir
Soloists and the Chamber Group of Poznań Cathedral Choir ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Directed by Krzysztof Czerwiński
Poznański Chór Katedralny - Zbigniew Łowżył & Krzysztof Nowikow: Kod - Symfonia Ogrodów
Zbigniew Łowżył & Krzysztof Nowikow: Kod - Symfonia Ogrodów ( , CD)
Featuring Poznański Chór Katedralny  
Featuring Anna Mikołajczyk, soprano; The Chamber Orchestra; and Poznań Cathedral Choir conducted by Rev. Prelate Szymon Daszkiewicz. Lyrics by Mateusz Marczewski.
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