Wiesław Grochowski

Graduated from the Music Academy in Katowice in 1980, where he studied French horn with A. Przyby1a. While still a student, he won an honourable mention at the International Competition for Young Horn Players in Pabianice (1979). Since 1980 he has been Principal Horn and soloist in the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice. In 1982­88 he collaborated with the Warsaw Philharmonic ­ the National Orchestra of Poland with which he made many tours of Europe, Asia and the United States (over 100 concerts). In 1985­87 he worked as Principal Horn in the Polish Chamber Orchestra Sinfonia Varsovia, with which he also gave over 100 concerts.
Chamber music occupies a special place in his career. Since 1980 he has been a member of the Warsaw Wind Quintet Da Camera. Foreign tours have taken them to many European countries, Asia and, several times, to the United States (including concerts at New York1s Carnegie Hall), winning excellent reviews. They have also recorded four cds, of which the last one, featuring works by 20th century Polish composers, was named Record of the Year by Studio magazine in 1996 (chamber music category).
As a member of the National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra, he has taken part in the recording of over 100 LPs and CDs, performing solo French horn parts in works by Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Richard Strauss, Brahms, Wagner and others.
He also pursues a teaching career at the Music Academy in Wroc1aw (since 1995, as assistant professor) and at the Music Academy in Katowice (since October 2001).