Polish minimal. In this Theme broadcast you will hear a couple of examples of Polish compositions in which elements from minimalism, folk music and postmodern avantgarde are fused together.
Minimalism is embedded in the Polish national character. In the upstirring, deeply melancholic folk music you’ll find repetitive elements every time. Music that also gives voice to the unapproachable beauty of unspoilt nature, like the admiration of many composers for the Tatra mountains.
In this Theme broadcast you will hear a couple of examples of Polish compositions in which elements from minimalism, folk music and postmodern avantgarde are fused together. With music by Wojciech Kilar, Zygmunt Krauze, Henryk Gorécki and the Polish minimalformation Ksiezyc (Moon). The legendary debut album by Ksiezyc from 1996 has recently been re-released. We will play the album in full in this Theme broadcast.
1. Henryk Mikolaj Gorécki: ‘Drei Stücke im alten Stil, part 1’ (1963) on Henryk Gorécki – Sinfonie No. 1.
Staatsphilharmonie Krakau conducted by Roland Bader.
Koch Schwann 3-1041-2 CD
2. Ksiezyc: ‘Kapkowa’ (2015) op Ksiezyc – Rabbit Eclipse.
Ensemble Ksiezyc.
Penultimate Press PP19 CD
3. Wojciech Kilar: ‘Orawa’ (1988) op Wojciech Kilar: Requiem Père Kolbe.
Pools Omroeporkest Katowice conducted by Antoni Wit.
Jade/BMG 74321 39653-2 CD
4. Zygmunt Krauze: ‘Tableau vivant’ (1982) on Zygmunt Krauze – Hommage à Strzeminski.
Sinfonia Varsovia conducted by Jan Krenz.
Bolt Records Dux 1207 CD
5. Zygmunt Krauze: ‘Piece for Orchestra No. 2’ (1970) on Zygmunt Krauze – Hommage à Strzeminski.
Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin conducted by Andrzej Markowski.
Bolt Records Dux 1207 CD
6. Henryk Mikolaj Gorécki: ‘Symphony No. 4 (Tansman Episodes) (2006-2010)’.
London Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrey Boreyko.
Nonesuch 2-549570 CD
7. Ksiezyc: ‘Ksiezyc’ (complete, 1995-96)
Ensemble Ksiezyc.
Obuh records D17A CD
