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Repertoire:

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  • muz. Leonard Cohen - Hallelujah

  • muz. Aneta Adamska-Szukała, arr. A. Mozgała - Żeby nam się zawsze chciało

  • muz. Marian Zacharewicz - Wymyśliłam Cię

  • Heaven is a wonderful place

  • muz. Marek Grechuta - Niepewność

FONTES

"Fontes" is an amateur female choir currently consisting of 27 members, hailing from Rzeszów, the capital of the Podkarpackie Province. This autumn, the choir will celebrate its 15th anniversary. Since its inception, the ensemble has been under the expert artistic direction and conducting of Andrzej Mozgała. From its founding in 2011 until September 2024, "Fontes" represented the Parish of Our Lady of the Snows in the Budziwój district of Rzeszów. Two years ago, the group transitioned under the patronage of the Rzeszów Culture Center – Country branch.

Artistic Activity and Achievements The "Fontes" Female Choir actively participates in local ceremonies, anniversaries, and regional gatherings. Whenever possible, the ensemble performs in concerts (including charity events), competitions, and festivals. The choir has earned numerous commendations, distinctions, and awards. Their most recent success was winning 3rd place at the 12th Regional Review of Choirs "Marian Songs" in Lubaczów in 2024.

Repertoire and Discography While sacred music is its primary focus, the choir’s repertoire also includes folk, popular, and festive songs, as well as patriotic hymns and classical pieces. Notably, the ensemble performs works composed and arranged specifically for them by their conductor. One such unique piece is the oratorio "The Seven Words of Christ" (Siedem słów Chrystusa) by Andrzej Mozgała, which depicts Jesus' journey to Golgotha.

To date, the choir has released two albums:

  • "Carols and Pastorals" (Kolędy i pastorałki, 2016).

  • "To Make the World a Better Place" (By świat lepszym był, 2021), featuring popular music.

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CONDUCTOR: Andrzej Mozgała

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Andrzej Mozgała graduated from the Stanisław Moniuszko State Music School in Bielsko-Biała, specializing in saxophone. He continued his studies at the University of Silesia in Katowice and the Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice, where he studied composition under Prof. Józef Świder.

He composes chamber, symphonic, and operatic music, while also being deeply involved in music education and conducting. Additionally, he performs on traditional folk instruments, such as the hammered dulcimer (cymbały).

Awards and Distinctions:

  • Grand Prize at the "Garden Music" International Composition Competition in Kraków for his piece for saxophone and strings, Babie lato ("Indian Summer", 2006).

  • 3rd Prize at the National Composition Competition for Choral Passion Songs in Bydgoszcz (2008).

  • Honorable Mention at the ALKAGRAN Festival Composition Competition.

  • Honorable Mention at the Tadeusz Baird Competition for Young Polish Composers for his Triptych for wind quintet (2009).

  • Finalist of the "Fides et Ratio" Composition Competition organized by the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (2009).

Currently, Andrzej Mozgała serves as the conductor of the Deo Gloria and Fontes choirs.

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