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Richard Kügele’s music returns to Wodzisław after 100 years

On the 100th anniversary of the death of the composer, organist and teacher connected with Wodzisław, his songs, psalms and Mass in honour of St Joseph were performed. The composer’s great-granddaughter, Angelika Kügele, played the organ.

Ad libitum in concert (archive photo)

Richard Kügele (1850–1926) was one of the most important musicians connected with Wodzisław Śląski. His work had been almost forgotten — on the 100th anniversary of his death we brought it back to the town.

Programme

  • sacred songs for voice and piano
  • Royal Psalms for choir and piano
  • Mass in honour of St Joseph for choir, soloists and organ
  • organ preludes and improvisations by Angelika Kügele inspired by her great-grandfather

Performers

  • Angelika Kügele — organ (the composer’s great-granddaughter)
  • Aldona Bartnik — soprano
  • Silesian Chamber Choir Ad libitum, cond. Izabella Zielecka-Panek
  • Hanna Panek — soprano, Magdalena Szczypała — alto, Marek Anton — tenor, Remigiusz Nowak — bass

Hosted by Grażyna Durlow; Sławomir Kulpa, director of the Wodzisław Museum, spoke about the composer’s life.

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