Andrzej Krzanowski (9 April 1951, in Czechowice-Dziedzice – 1 October 1990, in Czechowice-Dziedzice) was a Polish composer of classical music, accordionist, and teacher.

Between 1971–75 Krzanowski studied with Henryk Górecki at the University of Music in Katowice.[1]

He was an author of small and big chamber music forms scored for unconventional instruments, often in combination with a human voice or tape music, most often with the participation of the accordion. He was inspired by contemporary literature and he liked to use a quotation (Johann Sebastian Bach, Karol Szymanowski, Henryk Mikołaj Górecki). He was capable of creating an unusual climate with a considerable amount of expression ranging from spontaneous (Concerto for Orchestra) to lyrical and contemplative (Second Symphony, Third String Quartet).

Selected works

  • Audycja II WG Poezji (After Jacek Bieriezin); for reciter, flute, tam-tam, siren, whistle and 2 tapes, 1973
  • De Profundis (cantata) for baritone and orchestra, 1974
  • Symphony No. 1 for Orchestra, 1975
  • Studium V (from Second Book) for Accordion Quintet, 1976
  • Canti di Wratislavia for Symphony Orchestra, 1976
  • Studium I for Accordion and Orchestra, 1979
  • Salve Regina for Boys Choir or Female Choir, 1981
  • 6th Programme for Soprano and String Quartet, 1982
  • Symphony No. 2 for 13 String Instruments, 1984
  • Relief IX (Szkocki) / RelieftIX; for string quartet and tape (1988)

Notes

  1. ↑ "Andrzej Krzanowski". Adam Mickiewicz Institute. Retrieved on June 1, 2009.


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