About

The Stanisław Hadyna Song and Dance Ensemble „Śląsk” is one of the most recognizable and valued Polish artistic brands. Since its formation in 1953, the band has continued to delight audiences with its energy, beauty and originality.

For over seven decades of activity, „Śląsk” has been the Ambassador of Polish Culture around the world, cultivating national heritage and taking special care of its Silesian roots. The songs that the ensemble performs, such as „Karolinka”, „Starzyk” or „Gąska”, are deeply inscribed in the consciousness of Poles as a symbol of Silesia. However, the ensemble’s repertoire includes much more – it is not only Silesian folklore, but also national dances, choral and oratorio music, as well as sacred music. From carols and Marian songs to patriotic songs, „Śląsk” offers a wide range of artistic programs, presenting the richness of Polish musical heritage.

The Stanisław Hadyna Song and Dance Ensemble „Śląsk” is today a dynamic cultural institution with impressive performance capabilities, organizing about 200 concerts a year. The ensemble consists of nearly 300 people, of which over 100 form the artistic core – choir, ballet and orchestra. As a great Ambassador of Poland, „Śląsk” has carried out over 10,000 concerts in its history, which were watched by nearly 27 million viewers in 45 countries on five continents, meeting with enthusiastic reception everywhere.

Its rich repertoire includes a variety of programs – from shows presenting an energetic panorama of Polish folklore, through educational concerts, to presentations of classical and sacred music. The band can also boast of numerous phonographic achievements – including 11 albums in the Golden Collection of „Śląsk”, five of which received the status of a Gold Record, and two Platinum. He has also received several nominations for the prestigious „Fryderyk” award and three statuettes, m.in. for the album „Contemporary Songs”, recorded together with Miuosh, which in 2023 won the Fryderyk award in the category „Band/Artistic Project of the Year”.

Invariably moving and delighting the audience, the Song and Dance Ensemble „Śląsk” continues its mission, combining tradition with modernity, and each of its performances becomes an unforgettable experience.

The Song and Dance Ensemble „Śląsk” conducts not only a rich concert activity, but also educational and tourist activities. Since May 2017, the Ensemble has been operating as a Cultural Institution of the Silesian Voivodeship Self-Government, co-run by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Its seat is a picturesque palace and park complex in Koszęcin.

The „Śląsk” ensemble is dynamically developing as a cultural institution, positively influencing the image of Polish through various activities. It organizes vocal and dance workshops, where experienced educators educate young talents in the field of dance and singing. The headquarters of the Ensemble is open to guests who can take part in outdoor events, concerts, as well as take advantage of the tourist and leisure offer.