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Szabelski Bolesław

  • Works:
    • String Quartet No. 1 (1924)
    • Symphony No. 1 (1925-26)
    • Cantata for choir and symphony orchestra (1927-28)
    • Symphony No. 2 for soprano solo, mixed choir and symphony orchestra (1929-32)
    • Passacaglia for organ (1930)
    • Suite for symphony orchestra (1936)
    • Etude for orchestra (1938)
    • Magnificat for soprano solo, mixed choir and orchestra (1938-42)
    • Sonata for organ  (1943)
    • Soldiers' March [version I] for mixed choir and wind instruments  (1948)
    • Soldiers' March [version II] for mixed choir and piano  (1948)
    • Sinfonietta for string orchestra and percussion  (1948-49)
    • Symphony No. 3 (1951)
    • Heroic Poem for mixed choir and orchestra (1952)
    • Solemn Overture for symphony orchestra (1953)
    • Concerto grosso for orchestra  (1954)
    • Concertino for piano and orchestra (1955)
    • String Quartet No. 2 (1956)
    • Symphony No. 4 (1957)
    • Sonets for orchestra  (1958)
    • Improvisations for mixed choir and chamber orchestra (1959)
    • Poems for piano and symphony orchestra  (1960-61)
    • Aphorisms "9" for chamber ensemble  (1962)
    • Preludes for chamber orchestra  (1963)
    • Concerto for flute and orchestra  (1964)
    • Symphony No. 5 for mixed choir, organ and symphony orchestra  (1968)
    • Nicolaus Copernicus, symphonic poem for soprano solo, 2 mixed choirs and symphony orchestra  (1972-75)
    • Reduta 56 for solo voices, mixed choir and symphony orchestra (1976)
    • Concerto for piano and orchestra (1978)
  • Professional category: Composer, Performer
composer and organist; b. 3rd December 1896 in Radoryż near Łuków; d. 27th August 1979 in Katowice. In the years 1908-13 he studied piano and organ with Jan Łysakowski at the Organ School of the Warsaw Music Society. Between 1913-15 he studied organ with Mieczysław Surzyński, music theory with Roman Statkowski, and history with Aleksander Poliński at the Warsaw Conservatory. In 1917 he started working as an organ teacher and organist at the Cathedral in Płock. In 1921-22 he was organist at the Cathedral of Holy Virgin Mary in Radom. Then he moved to Warsaw, where he played in the churches of...

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Works for violin and piano by Jerzy Fitelberg (DUX 2101)

Contact with the high-ranking works of the composer, and in particular the reading, analysis, and preservation of his compositions, has been an incredibly important element of our lives as the creators of this album. We sincerely hope that the recordings of Jerzy Fitelberg’s works for violin and piano, whose manuscripts are currently held in archives across the ocean, will make a significant contribution to promoting his music. We believe that the composer’s works will have a second chance to make an impact, nearly eighty years later, in both Polish and global culture. Our album titled "Jerzy...

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Works for piano 3 - Aleksandra Garbal

In 2024, Acte Préalable LTD released another album in the "Aleksandra Garbal - piano works" series: Aleksandra Garbal - Works for piano 3 (AP0576). The newest compositions presented were created over the last five years, but most of them come from 2024. As Aleksandra Garbal points out, "You can observe a kaleidoscope of landscapes with various contents: from idyllic to diabolical, from relaxing through concise and playful children's stories, and finally to joyful and dancing. You can trace how the sounds and colors of the piano, the human voice and drums correspond and attract each other, how...

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"Paweł Łukaszewski. The Adoration"

"Paweł Łukaszewski. The Adoration" is an album released by the Warsaw Philharmonic, produced by the Warsaw Philharmonic Choir under the direction of Bartosz Michałowski. The album FN 09 / ACD 331, the premiere of which took place on the 17th of May, 2024, is entirely devoted to the music of Paweł Łukaszewski - one of the most recognized contemporary Polish composers - and includes selected works of sacred music for a cappella choir, created in the years 2006–2018. The album consists of compositions recorded for the first time in history - Terra nova et caelum novum (2006) and Veni Sancte Spiritus...

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12th International Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Days: World Premiere of Symphony by Marcel Chyrzyński

The final concert of the 12th International Henryk Mikołaj Górecki Days "Refrain" will not only summarize the entire festival but also highlight its open form. On December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the Silesian Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maciej Tworek, will premiere the Second Symphony by Marcel Chyrzyński: Symphony of Images. The inspiration for this work, created as part of the "Composer Commissions" program, was the art of Jerzy Nowosielski. The four movements of the symphony refer to four paintings by the world-renowned Polish artist: Monografia nieznajomej, Pływaczka, Kobiety...

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Interdisciplinary concert "Music and Science": Marzena Majcher

The Art Deco Group Music Agency invites you to a unique interdisciplinary concert from the "Music and Science" series, which will take place on December 4 at 7:00 PM at the PROM Kultury Saska Kępa in Warsaw (Brukselska 23 street). Admission is free! This evening will feature music inspired by science composed by Marzena Majcher, performed by the renowned NeoQuartet string quartet. The music will be accompanied by visualizations created by the acclaimed cinematographer Andrzej Wojciechowski. Marzena Majcher is regarded by critics and audiences as one of the most fascinating creators of film...

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Laureates of the 6th Stefan Stuligrosz Polish Choral Art Grand Prix

From November 29 to December 2, 2024, the 6th Stefan Stuligrosz Polish Choral Art Grand Prix took place in Poznań. The jury of this "competition of competitions" awarded the Grand Prix, two special prizes, and an honorable mention. The Grand Prix, with a prize of 25,000 PLN and a (passing) trophy, was awarded to the Chamber Choir of the Academy of Music in Bydgoszcz, conducted by Magdalena Filipska. The winner of the Grand Prix received a nomination to participate in the Poznań competition thanks to their victory at the 23rd International Felix Nowowiejski Choral Music Festival in Barczewo. An...

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St. Nicholas Cantata in NFM

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On December 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the NFM will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the NFM Boys' Choir with a special concert dedicated to the occasion of St. Nicholas' Day. The main highlight of the program will be the St. Nicholas Cantata by Benjamin Britten, alongside the world premiere of Canticum trium puerorum by Marek Raczyński. The concert will focus on sacred themes, with the first performance of Canticum trium puerorum by Marek Raczyński. The program will also feature Laudate Dominum omnes gentes by Grzegorz Miśkiewicz and Gloria, composed specifically for the NFM Boys' Choir by Michał...

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NOSPR conducted by Antony Hermus

On December 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM, the NOSPR will perform at its premises with Antony Hermus, the Principal Conductor of the Belgian National Orchestra. The program will feature works by great symphonists. The concert will begin with the Prelude to the Opera Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg by Richard Wagner, a charming and melodic overture in the classical style. Energy-filled and contrasting works with a distinct folk influence will also be presented: Three Dances, Op. 34 by Henryk Mikołaj Górecki. These pieces are surprising and brilliant, composed with a vivid and expressive color. The concert...

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Finissage of the interdisciplinary project "ELEKTRAlicja" in Katowice

On December 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM, the Tonarium – Laboratory of New Media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice will host the closing event of the international project “ELEKTRAlicja” – the artistic residency of flutist Alicja Molitorys. The event will feature a unique program showcasing a wide range of contemporary compositions for flute and electronics, including world and Polish premieres of works created specifically for the soloist. The latest music and technology will be combined with visual storytelling. Admission is free! The internationally renowned artist, together with composers...

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Cello effect in NFM

Andreas Brantelid is today one of the most sought-after and acclaimed Scandinavian cellists. On December 1, 2024, at 6:00 PM, he will perform with the NFM Leopoldinum Orchestra, conducted by Alexander Sitkovetsky, at the NFM. The soloist will perform Kurt Atterberg's Double Concerto for Violin, Cello, and String Orchestra and Mieczysław Weinberg's Concertino for Cello and Strings. Mieczysław Weinberg composed the Concertino in 1948, during the period of Stalinist repression. The emotions of those days are reflected in the dramatic sound layer of the piece. The program will also include compositions...

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Concert dedicated to the memory of Andrzej Markowski on the centenary of his birth in NFM

The Wrocław Philharmonic Orchestra concert, conducted by Maestro Jacek Kaspszyk, will take place on November 29, 2024, at 7:00 PM, and is dedicated to the memory of Andrzej Markowski on the centenary of his birth. The concert program will feature two musical realms highly valued by Markowski: the works of Karol Szymanowski and French music. Andrzej Markowski was the founder and longtime director of the International Wratislavia Cantans Festival. He was also a recipient of the prestigious French Grand Prix du Disque Charles Cros for his recording of Vespers by Krzysztof Penderecki, and a two-time...

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Sensory-friendly Concert "Pianissimo": String Quartet Aperto

As part of the sensory-friendly concert series Pianissimo at the NOSPR, the Aperto String Quartet will perform on December 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM. The delicate sound of the quartet will be heard in a very calm atmosphere, specially created by the organizers for individuals with heightened sensory sensitivity: dimmed lighting, reduced movement in the NOSPR building, the freedom to move around the hall, and a carefully selected, soothing repertoire performed by excellent musicians. Over the course of these 45 minutes, music by Maurice Ravel, Felix Mendelssohn, Gabriel Fauré, and two parts of Ludomir...

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Final concert of the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of the Hashtag Ensemble

The joyful culmination of the year celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Hashtag Ensemble will be a concert at the Hashtag Lab on December 3, 2024, at 8:00 PM, featuring American music and Polish surprises. The evening will begin with Sweet Air, a composition by David Lang, created under the influence of laughing gas. Furtive Movements by Ted Hearne presents innovative sounds from a cello and percussion duo. The second duet of the evening will feature viola and clarinet in the virtuoso Disco-Toccata by Guillaume Connesson. The final two compositions, Seven Sundays by Tod Reynolds and Bend/Boogie/Break...

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World premiere of the "Symphony of the Forest" by Adam Wesołowski in Tarnowskie Góry

On November 28, 2024, at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM, at the Tarnowskie Góry Cultural Centre, the world premiere of Symphony of the Forest by Adam Wesołowski will be performed – the Silesian Philharmonic Orchestra will perform under the direction of the composer! The concert is part of the G. G. Gorczycki International Festival. Admission is free! In this piece, sounds recorded in Polish forests blend with a live orchestra, creating a unique atmosphere. The score of the Symphony features sonic surprises: using the col legno technique and Morse code, the orchestra taps out the word "forest" in Polish...

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Premiere of the Latest Releases with Witold Szalonek’s music

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Polish Music Publishing House, the Anaklasis record label, and the Silesian Philharmonic invite you to a concert dedicated to the music of Witold Szalonek. The event will take place on 3 December 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Silesian Philharmonic, marking the premiere of the latest sheet music publications and two albums featuring songs and instrumental compositions by the Silesian master. Performing artists will include those who participated in the recording of the albums: the Camerata Silesia Choir of the City of Katowice, conducted by Anna Szostak. Between Szalonek's choral a cappella pieces,...

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Final Concert of the 3rd Mieczysław Karłowicz International Composition Competition

The final concert of the 3rd Mieczysław Karłowicz International Composition Competition will take place on 29 November 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Szczecin Philharmonic. The concert will feature five world premieres, selected from a record-breaking 284 submissions from over 40 countries. All the finalist compositions will be performed by the Szczecin Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Szymon Bywalec, a renowned conductor known for his exceptional interpretations of contemporary music. During the final concert, the audience will have the opportunity to award the Audience Prize....

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"Photographic Scores – Haiku from Romania" at Toy Piano Gallery

As part of the centenary celebrations, the Polish Society for Contemporary Music invites you to the jubilee concert in Wrocław. During the concert "Photographic Scores – Haiku from Romania", we will delve into the world of photography and improvisation. The concert will take place on 2 December 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Toy Piano Gallery (Ruska 46A street). Admission is free! The minimalist works of Romanian photographer Andrei Baciu have served as inspiration for a musical composition created by a group of renowned improvisers: Ryszard Latecki (trumpet, percussion), Cezary Duchnowski (piano),...

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Premiere of the Musical Performance "Mahagonny – Ein Songspiel. Afterparty" in Warsaw

The premiere of the musical performance Mahagonny – Ein Songspiel. Afterparty, directed by Krystian Lada with music by Katarzyna Głowicka, will take place on December 8, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Studio Theatre in Warsaw. The performance consists of two parts: The first part is based on the work of Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht, and The second part, Afterparty, is composed by Katarzyna Głowicka to texts by Bartosz "Fisz" Waglewski. The show explores the development of European metropolises and the lives of people driven by the desire to fulfill their dreams in the major cities of Europe during...

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"Dni tygodnia, erotyki i mazurki" – Solo and Chamber Music by Edward Sielicki at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music

As part of the "Wednesday in Okólnik" series at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music, an author's concert of Prof. Edward Sielicki titled "Dni tygodnia, erotyki i mazurki" will take place on November 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM. For the first time in Poland, the seven newest compositions by Professor Sielicki will be performed: Poniedziałek, Piątek, Sobota from the Days of the Week cycle: 7 works for violin and viola, Light Motiv. Mała suita for solo cello, Trzy mazurki północno-mazowieckie for flute, violin, viola, and piano. World premiere of Sarang (Miłość) for piano trio will also take place. Additionally,...

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Free Improvisation Workshops "Reading with Sound" in Warsaw

How to Start Improvising? Just come to the free improvisation workshops organized by the Polish Society for Contemporary Music titled "Reading with Sound" for youth (ages 13+) and adults. The workshops for musicians and amateurs will take place in Warsaw on November 30, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Creative Activities Centre "Pogodna" (25 Jana Pawła II Street). The workshops will be led by the creators of the project: composer and pianist Jarosław Siwiński, double bassist Małgorzata Kołcz, and their musical guests. Each participant—whether they have their own instrument or not—will...

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Concert of the Wrocław Branch of the Polish Composers' Union: Latest Piano Duos

The Latest Music from the City on the Oder! The Wrocław Branch of the Polish Composers' Union invites you to a concert on November 28, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the Concert Hall of the Karol Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław. Five works for piano duet will have their Polish and world premieres. Admission is free! The duet of Ivana and Diana Buffa is distinguished by exceptional technical skill, which is essential for performing new music scores. In their interpretation, you will hear piano music by composers connected with Wrocław, ranging from the youngest to the oldest generation. The following...

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VI "Art Mintaka” Christmas Festival in Bydgoszcz and world premieres

A tradition of the “Art Mintaka” Christmas Festival is the world premieres of compositions commissioned by the Foundation for Polish Chamber Music during each concert. The latest works by Polish composers will be heard during three concerts of the 6th edition of the Festival, held from December 6-8, 2024, at the Leon Wyczółkowski Regional Museum in Bydgoszcz. Admission is free! For the first time, we will hear Kołysanki by Joanna Wnuk-Nazarowa for soprano, clarinet, percussion, violin, and piano, Ślepi krążymy w zaułkach planety by Rafał Gorzycki for soprano, clarinets, percussion, piano, and...

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Idyll, Longing, and Rebirth in the Opole Philharmonic

"Idyll, Longing, and Rebirth" will be the main theme of the November Symphony Concert at the Opole Philharmonic. The Opole Philharmonic conducted by Norbert Twórczyński will present a concert on November 29, 2024, at 7:00 PM, featuring works by Richard Wagner, Siegfried Wagner, and Mieczysław Karłowicz. These pieces powerfully reflect the composers' emotions of idyll, longing, and rebirth. The concert will begin with Siegfried Idyll by Richard Wagner, composed as a gift for his wife, Cosima, following the birth of their son, Siegfried. The piece will be followed by Sehnsucht (Longing), another...

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