Concert Activities and Repertoire of the Rzeszow Music and Singing Society “Lutnia” during the Period of Galician Autonomy and World War I

Abstract

The article discusses the concert activities of the Rzeszow Music and Singing Society “Lutnia” during the period of Galician autonomy and World War I. The Society, founded in 1904, became one of the main centers for animating the musical life of the city at the beginning of the new century. Its initiator was Antoni Uruski. The diverse nature of concerts, participation in anniversary celebrations, cooperation with military orchestras and the “Sokół” Gymnastic Society, as well as concerts with guest participation of invited musicians and singers show the great concert activity of the Society. The rich and diverse repertoire (symphonic works, oratorios, operas, vocal and instrumental chamber music) that “Lutnia” presented to the audience allows us to see it as an important institution shaping the culture and musical environment of the city in the period in question.