Grzegorz Fitelberg

Polish musician (1879–1953)
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Grzegorz Fitelberg
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Grzegorz Fitelberg

Summary

Grzegorz Fitelberg is a human[1]. He was born in Daugavpils[2]. He was born on October 18, 1879[3]. He died in Katowice[4]. He died on June 10, 1953[5]. He worked as a conductor[6], composer[7], music educator[8], violinist[9], and musician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Daugavpils[2], Grzegorz Fitelberg…
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg died in Katowice[4].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg was born on October 18, 1879[3].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg died on June 10, 1953[5].
  • Burial took place at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].
  • Among Grzegorz Fitelberg's spouses was Halina Schmolz[13].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg held citizenship in Poland[14].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg worked as a conductor[6].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg's professions included composer[7].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg worked as a music educator[8].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg's professions included violinist[9].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg's professions included musician[10].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg was employed by Chopin University of Music[15].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg was employed by Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra[16].
  • Among Grzegorz Fitelberg's employers was Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw[17].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg's education included a stint at Chopin University of Music[18].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[19].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg received the Gold Cross of Merit‎[20].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg received the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg received the Work Flag Order, 1st class[22].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg received the Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg received the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg was a member of Union of Polish Composers[25].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg was a member of Young Poland[26].
  • Grzegorz Fitelberg is recorded as male[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: PL[29]

  • Began / founded: 1879-10-18[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1953-06-10[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 4452145c-f9d1-4576-81ea-eecfbafe2e0a[32]

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Origins and Family

Grzegorz Fitelberg's place of birth was Daugavpils[2]. He was born on October 18, 1879[3].

Education

Grzegorz Fitelberg was educated at Chopin University of Music[18]. Studied under Zygmunt Noskowski[33], a conductor[34], 1846–1909[35], of Second Polish Republic[36] and Stanisław Barcewicz[37], a conductor[38], 1858–1929[39], of Congress Poland[40], awarded the Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include conductor[6], composer[7], music educator[8], violinist[9], and musician[10]. Employers include Chopin University of Music[15], a music academy[42], in Poland[43], founded in 1810[44]; Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra[16], an orchestra[45], in Poland[46], founded in 1901[47], headquartered in Warsaw Philharmonic Concert Hall[48]; and Polish Radio Orchestra in Warsaw[17], an orchestra[49], in Poland[50], founded in 1945[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], a grade of an order[52], in France[53]; Gold Cross of Merit‎[20]; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], a grade of an order[54], in Poland[55]; Work Flag Order, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[56]; Commander of the Order of Polonia Restituta[23], a grade of an order[57], in Poland[58]; and Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[24], a grade of an order[59], in Poland[60].

Personal Life

Among Grzegorz Fitelberg's spouses was Halina Schmolz[13].

Death and Burial

Grzegorz Fitelberg died on June 10, 1953[5]. He died in Katowice[4]. He is buried at Powązki Military Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Grzegorz Fitelberg include Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors[61], an award[62], in Poland[63], founded in 1979[64].

Why It Matters

Grzegorz Fitelberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

Entities named for him include Grzegorz Fitelberg International Competition for Conductors[61], an award[62], in Poland[63], founded in 1979[64].

FAQs

Where was Grzegorz Fitelberg born?

Grzegorz Fitelberg was born in Daugavpils[2].

Where did Grzegorz Fitelberg die?

Grzegorz Fitelberg passed away in Katowice[4].

Who was Grzegorz Fitelberg married to?

Grzegorz Fitelberg's spouses include Halina Schmolz[13].

What did Grzegorz Fitelberg do for work?

Grzegorz Fitelberg worked as conductor[6], composer[7], music educator[8], violinist[9], and musician[10].

Where did Grzegorz Fitelberg go to school?

Grzegorz Fitelberg was educated at Chopin University of Music[18].

What awards did Grzegorz Fitelberg receive?

Honors received include Officer of the Legion of Honour[19], Gold Cross of Merit‎[20], Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta[21], and Work Flag Order, 1st class[22].

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  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation conductor, composer, music educator +2
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  2. 6w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Grzegorz
    Employer
    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed Polish
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