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10 Kurpie Songs

This series of ten songs is a result of composer’s fascination with the Kurpie region folk tradition. The ten songs are: Leciały guńsańki / Gospodarze, gospodynie / Kiedym jo zila ziónek zielóny / Chto chce / Siadoj Marys na wóz / Gdzie sie wybziros panie Nichale / Tancujze dziwcyno / U jeziorecka

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10 Silesian Songs

This series of songs is a result of composer’s fascination with Silesia region tradition and in reply to the social demand for this kind of repertoire. The ten songs are: Kaj zajada, to zajada / Na tym naszym groniu / Nie ma to takiej dziewczynie / Zakukała, zapłakała / Gwiazdeczki, gwiazdeczki / Czemużeś ty

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10 years in Łódź

For the next ten years, I worked as a pedagogue at the State Higher Music School in Łódź. At this point, I should go back to 1944, when I was offered a job as an organist in Ursus near Warsaw. I took this job because it provided better financial conditions and because I wanted to […]

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1st National Competition of Young Music Talents named by Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz

On 11-12 May 2013 in Sierpc, the place where Taduesz Paciorkiewicz was born, the 1st National Competition of Young Musical Talents took place. It was organised by: – Centre of Art and Culture in Sierpc (Centrum Kultury i Sztuki im. Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego w Sierpcu) and – State Music School in Sierpc (Państwową Szkołę Muzyczną […]

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2 Chorale for Organ (2 Chorale Fantasies)

The first chorale’s form is based on Johann Sebastian Bach and Cesar Franck chorales and was dedicated to Andrzej Chorosiński, renowned Polish organist. It is a chorale fantasy exploiting a well known Polish Easter song titled Przez Twoje Święte Zmartwychpowstanie. The second chorale is a fantasy

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2 Preludes for Organ

The earliest organ compositions of the composer – 2 preludes – Andante espressivo and Non troppo lento. The original score manuscript of the preludium in Andante tempo has been misplaced. According to the composer it was published in one of the Feliks Raczkowski collections. From composer’s accounts

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2 Psalms

These two psalms with lyrics adapted by Polish poet Leopold Staff (1878-1957) are both David’s Psalms – no. 141 Voce mea ad Dominum and no. 150 Laudate Dominum – and were commissioned by Stanisław Moryto for the VIII Organ Festival in Koszalin. The music both in vocal and organ part is influenced

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2nd National Competition of Young Music Talents

The State Music School in Sierpc, Centre for Culture and Arts in Sierpc and Mayor of Sierpc oganised the 2nd National Competition of Young Music Talents in Sierpc on 10, 11 May 2014. The main prize is a opportunity to take part in a concert with a symphonic orchestra on the 8th May 2015.

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4 Compositions for Piano

The four compositions are titled as follows: Marsz kurpiowski, Kłopoty kurpianki, Taniec kurpiowski and Taneczny korowód. They were composed for educational purposes.

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4 Etudes for Double Sounds for Piano

Etudes have been composed for educational purposes. All of them are one movement pieces with internal structure leaning towards three section A-B-A. They have wide spectrum melodic style and each ends with virtuoso coda. The names of the pieces are: – Etiuda tercjowa – Allegro moderato – Etiuda tercjowa chromatyczna – Allegro – Etiuda sekstowa […]

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4 Wedding Kurpie Songs

The songs are for male choir and are a new arrangement of earlier compositions: Gdzie się wybziros panie Nichale / Why are you come (Pocóżeście przyjechali moi mili goście) / Pocóżeście kawalirzy przyszli / Przyślizwa tu przyśli, to nas przyzitojta.

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5 Olsztyn Songs – for high voice and piano

This is a series of five songs (5 Pieśni Olsztyńskich): Gdy trzcina zaczyna płowieć / A w tych borach olsztyńskich / Tyś jest jezioro moje / A na skraju lasu / Spływają krople z ula – with lyrics by Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński.  

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70 years of Płock Music School

On the 16 January 2015 the State Music School in Płock celebrated its 70 anniversary. Commemorative plaque in memory of prof. Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz – the founder of the school – was unveiled by the sons of the composer during celebrations.

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A Game (Skipping Rope)

Composition written for educational purposes between 1967 and 1977. The exact year is difficult to establish. This one movement piano piece focuses on such harmonic features as tone clusters and bitonality. The piece was originally titled Skipping Rope but was eventually published as A Game.

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A jak śpiewać, to już śpiewać

This is choral song for three equal voices based on the poem by Polish poet Maria Konopnicka (1842-1910). It was written for the Children Choir of the State Music School No. 1 in Warsaw, directed by Mr. Zbigniew Soja.

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A Peasant, a Fox and a Dog

The piece was composed for the band Capella Bydgostiensis, performing in Filharmonia Pomorska im. Ignacego Jana Paderewskiego (Pomeranian Philharmonic) in Bydgoszcz. The composition is in a form of small cantata with lyrics from a fable by Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695) in translation by

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Song About Halftones

This piano accompaniment was composed for the melody and lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published […]

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A wczora z wieczora

Music for four voice mixed choir for the Polish Christmas carol A wczora z wieczora, based on a XVII century song.

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Ad Multos Annos

This composition – a song for men’s choir – was written when composer lived in Płock.

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Adagio and Allegro

The piece was composed for the Karol Teutsch National Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra in Warsaw. In this two movement coposition composer draws on the traditional sonata form. The first movement is slow and contemplative with a dense and saturated sound.

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Adoro Te Devote

Adoro Te Devote is an Eucharistic song for high voice and organ composed for liturgical text of Thomas Aquinas. Mrs. Maria Wacholc described the composition in 1992 in her article as follows: “…this beautiful composition features a noble cantilena and harmonic wealth…”.

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An Adventure of Wanderer Bear

Music for An Adventure of Wanderer Bear play by Gyennadyi Matveev, Russian playwright. Directed by Marta Janic and translated by Elżbieta Kalinowicz, the play premiere took place in the Puppet Theatre in Łódź on 21 December 1950.

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An Incredible Invention of Professor Nut

Music for the puppet theatre titled An Incredible Invention of Professor Nut (Niezwykły wynalazek profesora Orzeszka) by Zofia Nawrocka. Directed by Henryk Ryl. The premiere spectacle took place in 1958 in the Arlequin Puppet Theatre in Łódź (Teatr Lalek Arlekin).

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Andante Con Melancolia

This is one movement composition for violin and piano has no name other than its tempo. It was written during Christmas Holidays in Sobieszów near Jelenia Góra in December 1955.

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Andante Con Variazioni

This composition for violin and piano was written to meet educational needs of the violin 4th and 5th level at a music school. Individual variations are devoted to different technical problems that occur during a violin course.

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Andante for Violin and Organ

The piece was composed at the request of organist Prof. Mirosław Pietkiewicz. This is one movement composition with the character of elegy, which has deep musical form and also virtuoso elements in the lead part of violin. Organs have an assisting function however they also have solo and dialogue parts.

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Andante lirico

This one movement composition for a string band was commissioned by Polish Radio in Łódź at the request of its director Henryk Debich.

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Angelica (Leo Ferrero)

Music for theatre play Angelica (Leo Ferrero), satirical drama in three acts translated by Tadeusz Żeromski and directed by Roman Sykała. The spectacle premiere took place on 17 February 1957 in Teatr Dramatyczny in Poznań.

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Angelo, Tyrant of Padova

Music in three acts for the theatre play Angelo, Tyrant of Padova by Viktor Hugo. Translated by Marian Żurawka and directed by Zbigniew Koczanowicz. The premiere took place in 1960 in Łódź.

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Antonina Paciorkiewicz-Dutkiewicz

A daughter of Tadeusz and Zofia, she was born on August 29, 1943 in Warsaw. After she finished the State Music High School in Warsaw she went to study to the State Higher Music School in Warsaw in the piano group of Prof. Jerzy Lefeld and Prof. Lidia Kozubek. When she completed her education, she […]

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Arabesque

This piano piece was composed for educational purposes. It is a one movement composition with a figurative melodic line, whole tone scale and variable tempo containing rhythmic triplet, free in form, moved simultaneous chords and chords without modulation.

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Aria for Viola and Organ

This one movement piece was composed at the commission of Organ Conversatory in Legnica. It was also transcripted for piano as Aria for Viola and Piano.

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Artur Paciorkiewicz

A son of Tadeusz and Zofia, he was born on March 27, 1945 in Ursus. After he finished the State Music High School in Warsaw in the violin group of Prof. Irena Dubiska, he went to study at the State Higher Music School in Warsaw in the alto viola group of Docent Stefan Kamasa. Afterwards, […]

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Ave Maria – for 4 voice mixed choir and organ

This piece – arranged for four voice mixed choir and organ – was composed for choirs from music schools of 2nd degree in Legnica, for the Organ Conservatory in 1991. It is one movement piece with latin religious lyrics. Composer used the simplest technical measures to ensure that the piece can be performed by school […]

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Ave Regina Caelorum

The piece was composed at the request of musicology section at the Akademia Teologii Katolickiej on the 10th Anniversary of the academy Choir. The A-B-C structure uses Latin text of a Marian antiphon, which is sung between the holiday of the Presentation of Jesus in Temple and

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Ave Verum Corpus

This composition is a transcription of Ave verum corpus in D major (KV 618) by W. A. Mozart for three pianos, written at the request of Prof. Regina Smendzianka, Head of the  II Piano Department in The Fryderic Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. THe original Mozart’s composition is a motet for four voice mixed choir, […]

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Back in Warsaw

Our life back in Warsaw was still very active. Antonina and Artur continued their education at a music college and Paweł went to a state primary music school. He was the only one among our children who did not want to be a musician, and after he finished the 22nd High School he went to […]

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4 Bagatelles for Piano

Four bagatelles for piano dedicated to renowned Polish pianist and hapsichord player Mrs. Julitta Sleńdzińska (1927-1992). Also known as Bagatelles.

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Ballad of Two Scythes

The song for three voice children’s choir composed at the commission of Państwowe Zakłady Wydawnictw Szkolnych for the Guide for a school choir leader (Przewodnik dla prowadzącego chór w szkole podstawowej). The piece is particularly suitable for a proficient amateur choir.

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Balladyna

Tragedy in five acts by Juliusz Słowacki (1809-1849), one of Polish national poets, directed by Henryk Ryl. The spectacle premiere took place on 15 July 1957 in the Puppet Theatre Arlekin in Łódź.

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Ballet Legend of Warsaw

Ballet in 2 acts based on libretto by Irena Turska explores a popular plot in Polish stories for children, of a beautiful princess turned into a duck by a wicked wizard. The duck wanders in mysterious cellars of Ostrogski Castle in Warsaw at Tamka Street.

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Becoming a musician

Learning at the Organist School absorbed me very much, and for the four years I was an exemplary student. To demonstrate this, let me just say that I hardly ever went home for holidays or vacations. Instead, I stayed in Płock to practice passionately, taking advantage of the fact that the instruments were not occupied. […]

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Cadence (I)

This is a transcription of Cadence (I) from the Concerto D minor No. 2 (RV 394) by Antonio Vivaldi for viola d’amore. It was written for the composer’s son for his naming day in1986 (naming days are more often celebrated in Poland than birthdays).

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Cadence (II)

This is a transcription of Cadence (II) from the Concerto D minor No. 2 (RV 394) by Antonio Vivaldi for viola d’amore. It was written for the composer’s son for his naming day in1986 (naming days are more often celebrated in Poland than birthdays).

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Caprice (Kittens)

This one movement piece for solo piano was composed for educational purposes between 1967 and 1977. It has broader tonality and variational internal shape. Originally titled Kittens (Kotki) it was published as Capriccio (Kaprys).

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Cat and Mouse

This is piano accompaniment to the melody and lyrics by Hanna Lachertowa. It was composed for educational purposes and is performed by both a teacher and a student. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie)  published in 1979 by […]

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Chamber Music for 2 Brass Quartets

Also known as Kammermusik für 2 Blechbleserquartette the composition consists of six contrasting movements. Main features are polyphony and dual-choir – constant correspondence between individual voices as well as the two quartets.

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Chants of Warsaw – for men’s choir and organ

This composition was commissioned by the Warsaw Men’s Choir Harp (Warszawski Chór Męski Towarzystwa Śpiewaczego “Harfa”) for the 75th anniversary of the choir.The form of the piece is sequential A-B-C-D-E-F-A’ and it is an apotheosis of love to its hero city, embodiment of human virtues and

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Chants of Warsaw – for men’s choir and symphony orchestra

This is the second version of cantata Chants of Warsaw originally composed for men’s choir and organ – Chants of Warsaw – for men’s choir and organ. This transcription of the composition was regarded by the composer as a better one because of the wider colour potential. The form of the piece is

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Childhood

This biography was written by the composer in Warsaw, Poland, on 20th November, 1995 My father Teofil Paciorkiewicz was a milling master recognised in Sierpc and in the Sierpc district in central Poland. My mother, Józefa nee Frejlich, ran a tailor’s shop which was very popular with the ladies from the town and the surrounding […]

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Children’s Sonatina (I)

Composition written for piano for educational purposes. It is a short three movement piece with cyclical form. The first movement is monothematic, the second has a form of a strophic song, and the third is polyphonic with constant motivic correspondence and voice changes.

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Ciaccona

This is transcription of Ciaccona from the 2nd Partita D minor by J. S. Bach (BWV 1004) for violin and strings, written at the commission of Tadeusz Ochlewski, Head of Chamber Orchestra Con moto ma cantabile. Original Ciaccona was written by Bach for solo violin.

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Con Moto (1)

The piece for solo piano in one movement was composed for educational purposes. This piano accompaniment was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was

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Con Moto (2)

The piece for solo piano in one movement was composed for educational purposes. This piano accompaniment was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was

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Concerto Alla Barocco

This piece for harpsichord and a chamber orchestra  was commissioned by renowned Polish pianist and hapsichord player Mrs. Julitta Sleńdzińska (1927-1992). The form of the composition is going far from the classic structure and is similar to earlier concerti grossi. There are a lot of allusions and references typical for

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Duo Concertante for Organ and Piano

The composition was written to meet the demand of performing organists for a composition for organ and piano. This duo has a very rare instrumental composition where organ and not piano take a leading role. The form of the piece is in the middle between a sonata and a suite, with stylistic

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Concerto for Cello and Chamber Orchestra

This composition was commissioned by the cellist Andrzej Wrobel. It is three movement piece with contrasting narrative and ambience, which were achieved by diversified use of melodic, rhythm, harmony and counterpoint as well as colour specific to different instruments. The form of the composition is typical for the solo instrument with a chamber band.

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Concerto for Harp, Flute and String Band

The piece, also known as Concerto per arpa, flauto e archi, was commissioned by harpist Ariadna Tugaj from Rimsky Conservatory in Petrozavodsk. The three movement piece follows the formal order of a solo concert with orchestra. The applied form are frugal. Although the foreground parts belong to harp and flute, the role of orchestra is comparable.

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Concerto for Oboe and Symphony Orchestra

The piece was composed at the request of oboist Jerzy Kotyczka. It is virtuoso composition which has both demanding solo and symphonic elements with equal division between oboe and orchestra. The piece is built of three contrasting movements. The second version of this piece was written for oboe and wind band in 1987.

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Concerto for Oboe and Wind Band

This concerto is a transcription for a wind band of an earlier composition for symphony orchestra. It is a virtuoso piece with a balanced oboe voice and the orchestra.

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Concerto for Trombone and Symphony Orchestra

This piece was composed at the commission of trombonist Juliusz Pietrachowicz. It consists of three contrasting movements. The first one draws on sonata allegro with two theme groups. The exposition is followed by the virtuoso solo cadence and the ending. The second movement is similar to

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Concerto for Trombone and Wind Band

The piece was written for the the jubilee concert organised by PWSM in Warsaw on the 30th anniversary of composer’s educational and composer work. The first movement draws on sonata allegro with two theme groups. The exposition is followed by the virtuoso solo cadence and the ending.

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Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra

Concerto was commissioned by two violinists Bogusław and Krzysztof Bruczkowski. The piece in three movements without solo cadence and with virtuoso texture, gives opportunity to show the mastery of both soloists in different parts and instrumental set ups. The orchestra part is separate, far from accompaniment

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Concerto for Viola and Orchestra

Also  known as Concerto for Viola. This composition was written for the composer’s son, viola player Artur Paciorkiewicz. It is a virtuoso cheerful three movement piece. The first movement – Allegro deciso – is based on two clearly contrasting theme groups. The second one has a regular three-part form.

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Concerto Music for Large Wind Band

The piece was written on the 40th Anniversary of the Polish Army Forces Representative Wind Band. It has overture form with elements of variation and allows for virtuoso performance of both specific instruments such as oboe, flute, clarinet, baritone horn, cor anglais, as well as of instrument groups e.g. horns, trombones and the orchestra.

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Concerto Sonatina for piano

This is virtuoso, three movement piece regarded by pianist as sonata. It was named sonatina by the composer because of subject and formal development. The form is cyclical with wide melodic. 

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Conference UNDERSTANDING MUSIC

On the 30 November 2013 at the Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw took place a conference Understanding Music. The event was organised on the 15 th anniversary of the composer’s death by  the Department of the Theory of Music. During the conference the following chamber music pieces were performed: Divertimento, 2nd song from […]

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Contrapunctus XVIII

Both fugues from Contrapunctus XVIII, Die Kunst der Fuge (BWV 1080) by J. S. Bach were originally composed for 2 hapsichords. The composer transcripted the original for the string quartet.

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Conversation

A short piece for piano composed for educational purposes and published by PWM in 1968 in a collection titled Żabki i inne utwory dla dzieci na fortepian, edited by Stanisława Raube.

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Teal – for 4 voice mixed choir

This song for was composed to illustrate the text and melody of the folk Kurpie region melody taken from the collection Kurpik. The piece was composed in the end of the 40′ of the XX century. The second version of the composition was transcripted for solo soprano and piano in 1950.

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Dance

Short composition for piano written for educational purposes. It is one movement piece for piano with A-B-A structure, bitonal and with variational character.

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The Dancing Master

Music for theatre play – comedy in three acts – The Dancing Master (El maestro de danzar, 1594) by Lope de Vega. Full name Felix Arturo Lope de Vega y Carpio (1562-1653) was a Spanish playwright and poet. Translated by Włodzimierz Słobodnik and directed by Roman Sykała. The spectacle premiere took place in Teatr Powszechny in […]

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Dialogue

The piece was composed for educational purposes. It features frequent changes to dynamics from piano to mezzo-forte to forte and piano. As implied by the composition title a constant dialogue between a left and a right hand is present.

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Diligent Pupil

This piano accompaniment was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical calsses. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in […]

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Divertimento for Clarinet and Piano

The piece was written as part of composer’s plan to write a series of compositions for wind instruments in a cooperation with the Department of Wind Instruments at PWSM in Warsaw. The piece has three movements with the first and the third lively and joyful. The second movement has a melodious

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Divertimento for Clarinet and String Band

The piece was written as part of composer’s plan to write a series of compositions for wind instruments in a cooperation with the Department of Wind Instruments at PWSm in Warsaw. The piece has three movements with the first and the third lively and joyful.

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Dozwól mi

This song has been written in the form of motet for four men’s voices.

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During German occupation

During the second year of my study, I found employment as an organist at the Jesuit Church in Świętojańska St. in Warsaw. There, I worked and studied until 1939 when I enrolled in the army. Initially, I was in service in Toruń, and then in Wesoła near Warsaw [2]. After the German attack, my unit was […]

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Earth’s Burden – for solo soprano and piano

This is a series of five songs for soprano voice and piano – Ogrody dzieciństwa / Martwa natura / Narodziny liryki / Jeszcze kilka pieśni / Od liści po obłoki – composed for the lyrics of Włodzimierz Słobodnik. Uniform music and the texture matching technical possibilities are characteristic for

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Earth’s Burden – for solo soprano and orchestra

This is a series of five songs for soprano voice and piano – Ogrody dzieciństwa / Martwa natura / Narodziny liryki / Jeszcze kilka pieśni / Od liści po obłoki – composed for the lyrics of Włodzimierz Słobodnik. Uniform music and the texture matching technical possibilities are characteristic forthis piece. Originally the piece was composed for […]

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Elegy

Composition for trumpet and string band. The piece is an instrumental version of Music for Mezzo-soprano and Strings (1966).

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Endnotes to biography

Notes to the Curriculum Vitae of Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz were compiled by his son Paweł Paciorkiewicz Note 1. Józefa Paciorkiewicz died of influenza in 1920, at the age of 38. Note 2. In February 1939, my father was called up to the 2 Measurements Division of the Cavalry Artillery that was stationed in Toruń in the forts of Rudak. […]

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Falling Halftone

This is a piano accompaniment which was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) […]

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Fearless Burg

Music for the puppet play Fearless Burg (Dzielny Gród) by Tamara Gabbe, directed by Henryk Ryl. The spectacle premiere took place on 1 June 1952 in Puppet Theatre Arlekin in Łódź.

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Fifths with Accompaniment (1)

It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

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Fifths with Accompaniment (2)

It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

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Flute Quintet

The piece was composed for the flute player Mrs. Elżbieta Gajewska and Wilanow Quartet in 1974. However personal changes in the Quartet delayed the work and it was finally finished in 1988. It is a composition in the sonata form with three contrasting movements.

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Forte-piano

It is a one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

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Winners of the First National Competition of Young Music Personalities play at the Gala Concerto

Winners of the First National Competition of Young  Music Personalities will perform at the in Sierpc on the 8 November 2013. Performers: – Płock Symphonic Orchestra – winners of the competition: Kamila Sacharzewska, Michał Ochab, Wojciech Ulanowski – and: Agnieszka Kadłubowska, Artur Paciorkiewicz, Rafał Gzella Programme of the concerto includes compositions by: T. Paciorkiewicz, M. […]

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Gdzieżeś mi się podziała

This is one movement song for solo voice with piano with lyrics by the composer. Tadeusz dedicated this piece to his fiancee – Zofia Wiaczkis.

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Golden Duck

Golden Duck is a fable with lyrics by Hanna Januszewska. The composition was commissioned by the Polish Radio. The fable was broadcasted by the Polish Radio and also recorded by Polskie Nagrania MUZA.

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Gothic Fantasy

The piece written on the occasion of  Milenium Chrztu Polski (1000th anniversary of Poland’s christening). It is a virtuoso piece in the form of chorale variations on the subject of the oldest Polish song Bogurodzica Dziewica. The piece presents a number of virtuoso and interpretation challenges. A wide

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Piano Quintet

This three movement composition with the form close to sonata was written for the Warsaw Piano Quintet. The movements are contrasting. The first one is a free form of sonata allegro and features thematic dualism, develpoment and reprise. The second movement has a peaceful character. Each repetition

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Hands Shifting

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes. It is played both by a teacher – accompaniment – and a student who plays melody while shifting his or her hands. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry […]

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Happy Song

This piano accompaniment was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 […]

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He Hangs on the Rood (I)

This is one movement chorale for six voice mixed choir a cappella with lyrics from XVIII century Polish Lent song titled Wisi na Krzyżu Pan, Stwórca Nieba. It was highly marked by Prof. Bronislaw Rutkowski from Music Conservatory in Warsaw (Konserwatorium Warszawskie), composer’s

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Hej tam w polu jezioro

The song was composed to help composer with his work with amateur choirs. It is a strophe based piece drawing on a folk melody from the Mazovia region of Poland. Its texture is characterised by imitation technique. The same main theme is present in all voices. The song aimed at amateur choirs.

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Homeland – choral song for 3 equal voices

This composition was written for the school choir lead by Mr. Zbigniew Soja in PPSM No. 1 in Warsaw. It has a ceremonial character and was written for the lyrics of poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński. It features a well developed form and is an apotheosis of a common people song. This one movement piece has

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Homeland – song for 4 voice men’s choir

It has a ceremonial character and was written for the lyrics of poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński. It features a well developed form and is an apotheosis of a common people song. This one movement piece has a A-B-A’ internal structure where each section has different tempo and mood. The archetype of the piece was a […]

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Homeland – song for 4 voice mixed choir

This piece has a ceremonial character and was written for the lyrics of poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński. It features a well developed form and is an apotheosis of a common people song. This one movement piece has a A-B-A internal structure where each section has different tempo and mood.

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Homeland – song for 4 voice mixed choir and piano

It has a ceremonial character and was written for the lyrics of poet Konstanty Ildefons Galczynski. It features a well developed form and is an apotheosis of a song for masses. This one movement piece has a A-B-A’ internal structure where each section has different tempo and mood. The archetype of the piece was a […]

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Homeland – song for mixed choir and symphony orchestra

The composition was written to meet the demand of national choirs for songs with a common character but with high artistic features. It has a ceremonial character and was written for the lyrics of poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński. It features a well developed form and is an apotheosis of a common

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Homeland (Song of Homeland)

This is one movement song for four voice children’s choir, based on the lyrics of Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński, with three part A-B-A’ internal structure. The piece has a couple of versions and the archetype of the piece was a song with the same title composed for mixed choir also in 1953.

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Impressions for Solo Viola

The writing of this piece was inspired by and dedicated to composer’s son Artur. It is cyclical, four movements piece composed with the intention of giving the artist an opportunity for a rich expression based on the virtuoso skill set. Each of the movements was composed with contrast of all form elements at its base. […]

168

Improvisation for Solo Harp

The piece was composed at the commission of harp player Prof. Janina Rzeszewicz, who introduced the composition into educational repertoire of higher music schools in Łódź and Warsaw. This is simple composition similar in form to rondo. Melodic and harmonic forms are diatonic and moderately modern.

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Improvisation for organ

This is one movement piece with the three section internal structure. The first section has a homophonic texture, the second has a fugata form and the third with inverted form against the first one. The piece was published by PWM in 1977 together with Postludium.

170

In Płock

In February 1945, the German occupation was over. Smoke had not yet dispersed over the ruins of war when I went to Płock to establish a music school there. The idea to found a school in Plock first occurred to me during the occupation in Warsaw. I discussed this plan with many distinguished representatives of […]

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I Introduction

The piece was composed on the occasion of blessing the new organ in St. Zygmunt church in Bielany in Warsaw. The dominant technique of this one movement composition is polyphony.

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II Introduction

The piece was composed for the occasion of blessing of the new organ in the St. Ann church in Warsaw. The instrument was a gift from the Church of Austria on the 300th anniversary of Battle of Vienna. The piece was composed at the request of priest Zygmunt Malacki, rector of the church.

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Introit Protector Noster

This four voices song was composed at the commission of Warszawski Chór Międzyuczelniany in Warsaw. It has a form of motet and A-B-A’ structure and was written to illustrate liturgical texts from Roman Missal that are meant to be read on the XIV Sunday after the Pentecost.

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Joyful Overture

The piece is a transcription of Joyful Overture (Popular) for wind band. It was first performed by the Polish Army Forces Representative Band. Composer was presented with the Award of Minister of Defence of the 3rd degree for this composition in 1968.

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Joyful Overture (Popular)

The piece is a classic example of joyful and fireworks overtures. A dominant role is given to strings. This piece was also transcripted for the large wind band (1965).

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Jubilee Overture

This piece for large wind band was commissioned by Polish Army Forces Representative Band for its 30th Anniversary. Composer was presented with the Award of the Minister of Defence of the 2nd and 3rd degree for this composition in 1974 and 1978 respectively.

184

Kiedy Zbawcę Narodu

One movement song for words by Alojzy Feliński. This composition is also the second part of cantata Chants of Warsaw which was composed in two versions: for men’s choir and organ and for men’s choir and symphony orchestra.

185

Kitten and Mouse

This piano accompaniment was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is a one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in […]

186

Krakowiak (I)

The piece composed for educational purposes. It is one movement composition in the form and tempo of Krakowiak dance (one of Polish national dances). Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

188

Krakowiak (Polish dance)

This is one movement piece in the form of rondo composed for educational purposes. It has a lively, sprightly character with frequent changes of melody between hands. Initially titled Arlequine Dance and Polish Dance, it was 10 bars longer.

189

Kurpie Suite

Composition for chamber orchestra. The specific feature of this suite is its structure. Each of the movements reflect different elements of Kurpie wedding dances.

190

Kurpie Triptych

Kurpie Triptych consists of three songs for solo voices, choir and a folk band and was commissioned by the Polish Radio. It is aimed at more experienced amateur choirs because of its technical level.

194

Leciały Guńsańki

A song for soprano voice and piano composed for lyrics of a folk song from Kurpie region. It was also written in the arrangement for mixed choir a cappella as 1st part of 10 Kurpie Songs.

197

Łodzianka – for 2 voice mixed choir

One movement piece with lyrics of revolutionary song from 1909. There is also transcription for 3 voice choir and for 4 voice choir. The author of the lyrics from 1909 is unknown. It commemorates 1905 strikes at the factories of Scheibler, Geyer and Poznański, which subsequently turned into riots leading to 2000 protesters killed and […]

198

Łodzianka – for 3 voice mixed choir

One piece movement for lyrics of revolutionary song from 1909. There is also transcription for 2 voice choir and for 4 voice choir. The author of the lyrics from 1909 is unknown. It commemorates 1905 strikes at the factories of Scheibler, Geyer and Poznański, which subsequently turned into riots leading to 2000 protesters killed and injured.

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Łodzianka – for 4 voice mixed choir

One piece movement for lyrics of revolutionary song from 1909. There is also transcription for 2 voice choir and for 3 voice choir. The author of the lyrics from 1909 is unknown. It commemorates 1905 strikes at the factories of Scheibler, Geyer and Poznański, which subsequently turned into riots leading to 2000 protesters killed and injured.

203

Manfred

Music for theatre play Manfred – drama in three acts by Adolf Rudnicki, directed by Marek Okopiński. The premiere spectacle took place on the 9 November  1956 roku in Teatr Nowy in Łódź.

204

March

Composition was written for educational purposes for piano for children. It is one movement piece with the A-B-A internal structure and inconsistent emotional form. It was published in 1968 by PWM in a collection Żabki i inne utwory dla dzieci na fortepian.

205

March (1)

The piece was composed for educational purposes. This one movement short piece was arranged for piano for children to learn rhythm, metre and tempo, as part of rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by […]

208

March (2)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

209

March (3)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

210

March (4)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

211

March (5)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be performed both by a teacher and a student. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

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March (6)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

213

March (7)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

214

March (8)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published in 1979 by WSiP.

216

March (I)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. There are two other versions of this composition in different scales.

217

March (II)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. There are two other versions of this composition in different scales.

218

March (III)

This one movement short piece for piano was composed for educational purposes to be used during rhythm-and-movement classes. There are two other versions of this composition in different scales.

219

March No. 1 (9th May)

The piece was commissioned by Polish Army Forces Representative Band for the Liberation Day (9th May). Composer was presented with the Award of the Minister of Defence for this composition in 1978.

220

March No. 2 (Parade March)

Composition for large wind band. The piece was commissioned by Polish Amy Forces Representative Band for the 35th Anniversary of Polish Armed Forces. Composer was presented with the Award of the Minister of Defence of the 2nd degree for this composition on 1978.

223

Mazur Kajdaniarski – for 2 equal voices

One movement piece for the lyrics of the song Mazur Kajdaniarski, composed in 1949. The lyrics were originally written in 1886 after the trial of Proletariat group in Warsaw Citadel, which at the time was under Russian occupation. The piece was also transcripted for 3 voice choir and for 4 voice choir.

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Mazur Kajdaniarski – for 3 voice mixed choir

One movement piece for the lyrics of the song Mazur Kajdaniarski, composed in 1949. The lyrics were originally written in 1886 after the trial of Proletariat group in Warsaw Citadel, which at the time was under Russian occupation. The piece was also transcripted for 2 voices and for 4 voice choir.

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Mazur Kajdaniarski – for 4 voice mixed choir

One movement piece for the lyrics of the song Mazur Kajdaniarski, composed in 1949. The lyrics were originally written in 1886 after the trial of Proletariat group in Warsaw Citadel, which at the time was under Russian occupation. The piece was also transcripted for 2 voices and for 3 voice choir.

228

Missa Brevis

This mass was composed at the request of Janusz Dąbrowski, conductor of Międzyuczelniany Chór Akademicki, on the 1oth anniversary of the choir. This piece was composed specifically for liturgical texts.

229

Moderato Grazioso

It is one movement piece for piano and orchestra, easy to play and listen to.Formerly known as Allegretto Grazioso, this piece was commissioned by Polish conductor and composer Henryk Debich (1921-2001) for his son.

232

Much Ado About Nothing

Music for the theatre play Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare. The comedy in five acts, directed by Jerzy Ukleja had its premiere spectacle in Teatr Powszechny in Łódź on 10 May 1958.

233

Music for Harp, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon

The piece is composer’s tribute to French impressionists and has a lot of stylistic allusions referring to them. This composition was later transcripted for piano and five wind instruments as Music for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn and Bassoon (1972).

234

Music for Mezzo-soprano and Strings

This composition was commissioned by Karol Teutsch, Head of Chamber Band of Filharmonia Narodowa (Warsaw Philharmonic). It is one movement piece with vocalise and easy structure close to A-B-A form. It means that the piece consists of a couple of episodes where the last one is a repetition

236

Music for short film “ABC malarstwa”

ABC malarstwa was an educational film about art produced by Wytwórnia Filmów Oświatowych w Łodzi. It teaches about history of painting from Gothic to the XX century and about theory of painting, means of expression and development of form in particular. Director and script author – Bohdan Mościcki; commentary – Prof. Jan Białostocki; camera – […]

237

Music for short film “Lis chytrusek”

Music illustrating a black and white film produced in Studio Filmów Kukiełkowych in Łódź. Director and script author – Zenon Wasilewski; camera – Zygmunt Kamiński. The plot of the film is about a hungry fox which had been praising the alleged beauty of the crow’s voice for so long that the crow eventually opened its […]

238

Music for short film “Pyza”

The film produced in colour in Studio Filmów Lalkowych w Tuszynie near Łódź. Director and script author – Lucjan Dembiński; camera – Leszek Nartowski. A story about a girl created from a dumpling and her adventures with a little hare she met on their way to the town of Toruń. Based on the stories Pyza […]

239

Music for short film “Szewczyk Dratewka”

The film produced in colour in Studio Filmów Lalkowych w Tuszynie near Łódź. Director and script author – Zenon Wasilewski; camera – Leszek Nartowski. Yet another version of the well known Polish story for children about a dragon and a brave shoemaker. Based on the story by Maria Kownacka titled Szewczyk Dratewka.

241

Music for Soprano and String Band

This composition was written for the soprano singer Jadwiga Gadulanka and the Chamber Band of Filharmonia Narodowa (Warsaw Philharmonic) lead by Karol Teutsch. It is one movement piece with vocalise and easy structure close to A-B-A form. It means that the piece consists of a couple of

247

November Night

Theatre music for drama November Night (Noc Listopadowa) by Stanisław Wyspiański (1869-1907), directed by Kazimierz Dejmek. The spectacle premiere took place on 19 January 1956 in Teatr Nowy in Łódź.

248

Oberek – for 2 pianos

Composition written for educational purposes in the tempo and form of a Polish lively dance Oberek – one of five Polish national dances – for two pianos for children. The exact year of composition is not known but it was written between 1967 and 1977.

250

Ode To Youth (I)

Cantata for four voices, choir and orchestra with lyrics from Ode To Youth (Oda do młodości)  by Romantic Polish national poet Adam Mickiewicz (1978-1855). It was a diploma work of the composer at the Department of Composition at PWSM in Łódź in June 1950. The composition is in classic modernism style and

251

Ode To Youth (II)

Cantata for four voices, choir and orchestra with lyrics from Ode To Youth (Oda do młodości) by Romantic Polish national poet Adam Mickiewicz (1978-1855). The piece was composed for the Mixed Choir Surma on its 60th anniversary. It is a modernised version of the diploma work of the composer which

252

Of Chopin songs

Cantata for 4 voice mixed choir with lyrics by Artur Oppman. The inspiration to compose the series of songs in different rhythms and musical ambience was taken from poems of Artur Oppman. The composition consists of six songs – Po klawiszach / Czy przypominasz / Jak mazurek zuchowaty /

254

Old Town Rhymes

A one movement song for single voice and piano with lyrics by Włodzimierz Słobodnik.

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Old Town Song

Song for voice with piano with lyrics by Włodzimierz Słobodnik. Slightly modified, it was published in a collection Toast serdeczny under the title Old Town Rhymes (Rymy staromiejskie).

256

Gdańsk Romance

The opera was composed for the libretto of Wiktor Brégy, based on the story by Jadwiga Luszczewska (Deotyma), titled Panienka z okienka. The story takes place in the XVII century in the town of Gdańsk in the Kingdom of Poland ruled by king Władysław IV.

257

Oratorio “De Revolutionibus”

Composition was commissioned by a Committee organising the 500th Anniversary of Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus. The oratorio was composed for selected texts and texts by Stefan Polom, that were translated to Latin by Prof. Wiktor Steffen, and it requires a large ensemble of artists – about 200 persons.

259

I Organ Concerto – for organ and wind band

This version of the concerto was written for the concert dedicated to the staff and families of the Warsaw Garrison, that took place on 5 May 1976. The earlier version of the piece for symphony orchestra was composed in 1967.

260

Orpheus in the Woods

Orpheus in the Woods is a cantata consisting of six songs with the lyrics by Polish poet Krzysztof Kamil Baczyński (1921-1944). The contents, dramaturgy and formal arrangement of this composition is determined by the original poem and its emotions, changes of atmosphere and bright and charming poetical form.

264

Paweł Paciorkiewicz

A son of Tadeusz and Zofia, he was born on January 3, 1947 in Płock. After he finished the State Primary Music School No 1 in Warsaw in the violin group of Prof. Irena Dubiska, he continued his education at the Jose Marti General High School No XXII in Warsaw. Then he studied at the […]

266

I Piano Concerto (Polish)

The piece was written with educational needs in mind, to fill the gap between grand vituoso concertos of the past and contemporary modern and often too individualistic compositions. The piece has Polish folk elements and a classic concerto form. The first movement is built on two contrasting subjects with

267

II Piano Concerto

This piano concert was composed specifically for a renowned Polish pianist Mr. Władysław Kędra (1918-1968), who performed the piece on numerous occasions in Poland and abroad. The piece has a classic piano concerto structure with many technically demanding elements,

273

Polish Litany

The piece is a song for four voice mixed choir. It was composed at the request of father Kazimierz Szymonik for the Choir of Akademia Teologii Katolickiej in Warsaw. It is religious composition in one movement in the form of litany with lyrics by father Jan Twardowski. Pleading character – so

274

Polish National Anthem – for large wind band

This is one of three transcriptions of the anthem which were commissioned for Polish Composers Association (Związek Kompozytorów Polskich). Instrumentations for wind bands were based on the score for symphony orchestra by Jan Maklakiewicz.

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Polish National Anthem – for military wind band

This is one of three transcriptions of the anthem which were commissioned of Polish Composers Association (Związek Kompozytorów Polskich). Instrumentations for wind bands were based on the score for symphony orchestra by Jan Maklakiewicz.

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Polish National Anthem – for popular wind band

This is one of three transcriptions of the anthem which were commissioned of Polish Composers Association (Związek Kompozytorów Polskich). Instrumentations for wind bands were based on the score for symphony orchestra by Jan Maklakiewicz.

278

Polonez from the Opera Gdańsk Romance

The piece is a transcription of the fragment of Gdańsk Romance opera – Polonez dance (Polonez is one of five Polish national dances) – written for the Polish Army Forces Representative Band.

281

Postlude for organ

One movement piece with two section internal structure. After the very short Adagio the piece unfolds into the main Allegro non troppo. The composition was published by PWM in 1977 together with Improvisation (1968).

282

Pre-note Song

This piano accompaniment was composed for the melody and lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published […]

286

Prelude for Organ

This piece is based on Polish liturgical songs. It was published together with Toccata II (1975) by Agencja Autorska in Diptychos in 1982. Composition dedicated to the renowned organist Joachim Grubich.

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Prelude (Reverie)

Composition written for educational purposes between 1967 and 1977. The exact date is difficult to establish. This one movement piece introducesmodern form creating measures to a student. Initially titled Reverie, the piece was eventuall published as Prelude.

296

Quintet for Wind Instruments

This composition is a quintet for flute,oboe, clarinet, horn and bassoon also known as Quintet for 5 Wind Instruments. It was dedicated to the composer’s professor, distinguished teacher and Polish composer Kazimierz Sikorski (1895-1986).

297

Ligeia

Radio opera in one act composed for the libretto by Zbigniew Kopalka and texts of  Herodotus the Greek historian and Archilochus the Greek poet. Their texts show  sinister consequences of Aphrodite’s envy. The young and beautiful queen Ligeia enraged the Greek goddess of love envious about Zeus. As a result fights erupt in the kingdom, […]

298

Reapers (Song)

Composition written for educational purposes. It is one movement piece based on a folk melody in the form of canon with polyphonic character. The original manuscript was titled A Song; it was however published as Reapers.

299

Red Łódź

Red Łódź – original title Czerwona Łódź – is a small cantata for choir and orchestra composed at the request of Łódź Singers Society (Łódzki Związek Śpiewaczy). It is a simple texture elaboration on proletariat folk aimed at amateur choirs. The name of the composition refers to the name of a street in Łódź where in […]

300

Reed Trio

Five movement composition for oboe, clarinet and bassoon written at the commission of Mr. Benedykt Górecki, Head of Chamber Wind Instruments Class in PWSM in Warsaw. Contrasting tempo and texture is at the basis of creating emotion and narrative features in all movements with intermittent

303

Rozmyślajmy dziś (I)

A one movement song for mixed choir and organ with lyrics from XVI century Polish song for Lent titled Rozmyślajmy dziś, wierni chrześcijanie.

306

Sad Song

This is a piano accompaniment which was composed for the lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical exercises. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) […]

307

Sauna

Music for theatre play Sauna (from Russian Banya), drama in six parts by Russian poet and playwright Vladimir Mayakovski (1893-1930). Translated by Artur Sandauer and directed by Kazimierz Dejmek. The spectacle premiere took place on 11 December 1954 in Teatr Nowy in Łódź.

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Sea-froth Cut-out (II)

This is transcription of original cantata Sea-froth Cut-outs (I) for three voice children’s choir and brass quintet for a three voice children’s choir with piano. This version of the piece was composed to aid an education of choir singers and when there were difficulties in finding the professional brass

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Sea-froth Cut-out (III)

This is another version of the small cantata Sea-froth Cut-outs (I) for three voice children’s choir and brass quintet in transcription for a three voice children’s choir, string band and piano. This composition was written for school bands – the choir and the string band lead by Zbigniew Soja in PPSM No. 1 (State Music […]

311

Sea-froth Cut-outs (I)

This composition is a small cantata for three voice children’s choir and brass quintet with lyrics by Włodzimierz Słobodnik. The inspiration to write this piece was a nice and cheerful poem received from its author Włodzimierz Słobodnik during holiday in Dom Pracy Twórczej ZAIKS in Ustka in 1956.

319

Small Prelude and Fugue No. 1

The piece was composed with the intention of enriching Polish organ literature. It is an organ miniature, a diptych with a closed form, where the composer applied both old and modern poliphonic and homophonic styles. This is another virtuoso piece. Published by PWM in 1995 as Three small preludes and fugue. Two chorale – for organ.

320

Small Prelude and Fugue No. 2

The piece was composed with the intention of enriching Polish organ literature. It is an organ miniature, a diptych with a closed form, where the composer applied both old and modern poliphonic and homophonic styles. This is another virtuoso piece. Published by PWM in 1995 as Three small preludes and fugue. Two chorale – for organ.

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Small Prelude and Fugue No. 3

The piece was composed with the intention of enriching Polish organ literature. It is an organ miniature, a diptych with a closed form, where the composer applied both old and modern poliphonic and homophonic styles. This is another virtuoso piece. Published by PWM in 1995 as Three small preludes and fugue. Two chorale – for […]

322

Small Suite for 4 Horns

Also known as Quartet for 4 French Horns. For this composition composer was presented with the Award of the Minister of Defence of the 3rd degree on 12 October 1974.

323

Soldier’s Dream

This is one movement song for four voice mixed choir using lyrics by the poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński.

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Soldier’s Fantasy

This composition was commissioned by cellist and composer, Prof. Arnold Rezler (1909-2000), artistic director of the Polish Army Forces Representative Band. The piece is a simple sonata in form and is based on popular soldier songs Marsz Gwardii Ludowej and Oka. Harmonics as well as the melodic style of the Fantasy is tonal and

325

Solemn Overture

The piece was composed for the International Festival of Wind Bands in Uster in Switzerland  in October 1977. Composer was presented with the Award of Minister of Defence of 2nd degree for this composition in 1978.

326

Sonata F major for Violin and Piano

The piece was composed to meet stage requirements with virtuoso and spectacle elements. Formally follows traditional structure and consists of three contrasting movements. It has an interesting theme especially in a mysterious second movement and in passionate and fiery movement three. The voice of violin

327

Sonata F# minor

The three movement piece has a modern style with a very rich harmonics and typical organ texture. A very precise setting of notes and rhythm corresponds with the classical style present in works of Brahms, Reger and Hindemith. At the same time the strong chromatisism of melody leads to connections with the late romantic style.

329

Sonata for Cello and Piano

A three movement piece in a traditional form. The first movement is a sonata allegro dialogue between the two instruments. The second is slowly and melodious with the A-B-A structure. The third movement has a form of rondo referring to a Balkan folk music.

330

Sonata for Two Solo Violas

Initially composed for two violins as Sonatina for Two Solo Violins in 1955. This viola version is no different than the original but performed by the perfect fifth lower. The idea of performing the original sonatina on two violas was suggested by Artur Paciorkiewicz, composer’s son and it was recorded in Polish Radio in duo […]

331

Sonatina for Bassoon and Piano

The piece was composed for the Competition of Stage and Chamber Music in 1953. Composer was presented with the 2nd Award. The piece was also transcripted as Concertino for Bassoon and Wind Band (1974) and for double base and piano by Tadeusz Pelczar as Allegro scherzando from Sonatina for Basson and Piano in 1976.

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Sonatina for piano

This is a four movements piece – Allegro / Andante espressivo / Alegretto scherzando / Allegro giocoso – in cyclical form. The fourth movement – Allegro giocoso – has a form of rondo with features of sonata allegro. This part is based on Polish national folk dances such as kujawiak and oberek. 

333

Sonatina for Two Solo Violins

This piece was dedicated to two violinists Mrs. Irena Dubiska and Mrs. Eugenia Umińska and was later transcripted as Sonata for Two Violas (1976).

335

Song About a Trumpet

This piano accompaniment was composed for the melody and lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published […]

336

Song About Prime Voice

This piano accompaniment was composed for the melody and lyrics of Hanna Lachertowa for educational purposes. It is one movement piece performed both by a teacher and a student during musical classes. Composition was included in a school book Note, Sound, Key – the beginning of piano playing (Nuta. Dźwięk. Klawisz – Początki gry na fortepianie) published […]

337

Song about Soldiers of Westerplatte – for 4 voice men’s choir

The song was written by the composer fascinated with the poetical expression of the poem by Polish poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński (1905-1953). The music serves as an illustration for the text of the poem. Its contemplative and reflective character of the song was underlined by the use of spoken lyrics. The other version of the […]

338

Song about Soldiers of Westerplatte – for 4 voice mixed choir

The song was written by the composer fascinated with the poetical expression of the poem by Polish poet Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński (1905-1953). The music serves as an illustration to the text of the poem. Originally the song was composed for four voice men’s choir in1968.

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Songs of Mazovia, Vistula and Warsaw

Compostion was written in the form of cantata as a result of fascination with poems of Władysław Broniewski and consists of the following five songs – Równino mazowiecka / Rzeko piękna / Mowo polska / Nad Wisłą jest miasto / Warszawo, strzaskana kolumno (double fugue) – lyrics for which were taken from the poem Mazovia […]

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Songs of the Virigin Mary

This is a series of songs for three voice mixed choir which was written for a young church band lead by the composer. It is an arrangement of eight well known church songs from father Jan Siedlecki’s church songbook (Śpiewnik kościelny) for two female and one male voice. Songs are aimed at amateur choirs and […]

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Stop the Train

Music for the theatre play Stop the Train by Evan McColl. Directed by Roman Sykała. The spectacle premiere took place on 8 January 1955 in Teatr Powszechny in Łódź.

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I String Quartet

This is a three movement piece. The short and slow introduction in the first movement blends into sonata allegro – Allegro ben moderato – with the energetic, even impulsive first theme and lyrical second theme. Both themes are lead through all instruments in different registers, colours and harmonic background.

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II String Quartet

The piece was commissioned by and dedicated to Varsovia Quartet. At the request of band members it was written to meet their individual abilities and music styles. The form of the composition draws on the one exercised by the First Viennese School, Romantic music and such composers as Bartók, Ravel,

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Symphonia de Nativitate

Symphonia de Nativitate by Polish anonymous from 1759 is a reconstruction for a string band. The composition was reconstructed at the request of Tadeusz Ochlewski, Director of PWM and Head of the band Con moto ma cantabile. Based on the remains of orchestra scores and autographs from the middle of XVIII century, the composer created entirely […]

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I Symphony

As opposed to the classic four-part subject symphony construction, I Symphony has three movements. The first part is preceded with the slow introduction Lento sostenuto, played on cor anglais. The second part of Allegro has a folk character of Kurpie region.

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II Symphony

The symphony is composed of four movements performed together as parts I and II, and III and IV. The first movement – Lento molto – is an introduction with slow and mysterious character. The second movement – Allegro moderato – works as a main symphonic allegro. The third movement – Andante comodo – is a […]

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Teal – for solo soprano and piano

This song for was composed for singer Lidia Skowron. It illustrates the text and melody of the folk Kurpie region melody taken from the collection Kurpik. This is the second version of the composition which was originally composed for four voice mixed choir a cappella (1948).

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Thai National Anthem

This is the arrangement of Thai National Anthem for symphony orchestra commissioned by Warsaw Philharmonic (at the time National Philharmonic).

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The Road to Rome

This is music for the play The Road to Rome by Robert Emmet Sherwood (1986-1955). Translated by Wacława Komarnicka and Krystyna Tarnowska, directed by Roman Skała. The spectacle premiere took place on 17 March 1962 in Teatr Powszechny in Łódź.

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Thinking Homeland

These two songs for six voices mixed choir were composed at the request of father Kazimierz Szymonik for the Choir of Akademia Teologii Katolickiej in Warsaw. Compositions were inspired by the lyrics of Karol Wojtyła (future pope John Paul II) taken from the collection of poems Myśląc Ojczyzna.

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Three Bears

Music for the puppet theatre Three Bears. Translated by J. Bułakowski and directed by Wanda Byrska. The play premiere took place in the Puppet Theatre in Łódź on 20 December 1953.

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To Polish Speech

This is one movement song for three voice children’s choir with irregular structure with lyrics by Polish poet Władysław Broniewski (1987-1962), composed at the comision of Państwowe Wydawnictwa Muzyczne PWM for The Guide for Primary School Choir Master (Przewodnik dla prowadzącego

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To the Warsaw Bridge

This song was dedicated to and composed at the commission of the Warsaw Choir Surma. The piece has a form of motet with the A-B-C-A’ structure and lyrics by the Polish Renaissance poet Jan Kochanowski (1530-1584). The composer applied elements typical for a Renaissance choir to match the Renaissance lyrics.

365

Toccata for Solo Organ (Toccata I)

It is a virtuoso composition in one movement with the two part internal structure, dedicated to Polish organist and composer Feliks Rączkowski (1906-1989). It was published in 1974 by Agencja Autorska together with the Gothic Fantasy.

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II Toccata

The piece was composed at the request of organist Prof. Feliks Rączkowski with the intention for it to be a composition closing a recital. It was published with the Prelude for solo organ in 1982 as Diptychos.

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Tortoise

Composition written for educational purposes for piano for children. It has a broad tonality and slow tempo to illustrate lazy movements of a tortoise.

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Toy Soldiers

Composition was written for educational purposes for four hands for piano for children. It is a one movement piece with variational structure and in march tempo.

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Train – for 4 hands for piano

This composition was dedicated to the composer’s grand son and was written at the request of Prof. Krystyna Boczkowska for educational purposes and for a performance of Filip and Wojciech – composer’s grand son. This is one movement piece stimulating child’s imagination by imitating sounds of a moving

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Train – for piano

This composition was written for educational purposes. This is one movement piece stimulating child’s imagination by imitating sounds of a moving train. Another version was written for four hands: Train – for 4 hands for piano.

374

Trio for Flute, Viola and Harp

The piece was composed for the Warsaw Harp Trio: Mrs. Elżbieta Dastych – flute, Mr. Artur Paciorkiewicz – viola and Urszula Mazurek – harp. It is a virtuoso composition written for three equally treated instruments. It is composer’s tribute and expression of fascination with Baroque music, giving both the

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3 Pieces for Harp (Triptych)

These are three compositions for solo harp. The piece was first performed by harp player Mrs. Ariadna Tugaj from the Music Conservatory in Petrozavodsk, Russia.

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Triptych for Organ (Triptyhon)

This piece was composed in reply to the request of organist Józef Serafin for his concert in the Silberne Kapell in Hofkirche in Innsbruck (Silver Chapel in Court Church). No pedal or limited pedal use is assumed. The piece consists of three movements: Introduction, Meditation and

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Two Studies

This two movement piece was composed for educational purposes. Diversity of sound articulation dynamics and introduction of two fermata in one bar are features of this composition.

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Ushiko (Lovers – Ushiko and Narihira)

The opera was commissioned by Polish Radio and composed for the libretto of Zbigniew Kopalka, based on the ancient Japanese literature from the VII and IX century. The tragic story of love between a courtier Narihira and beautiful Ushiko, also loved by the emperor Selwa.

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Variations for string quartet

Also known as A Theme with Variations for String Quartet. The piece consists of 12 variations – Andante / Poco vivo / Moderato / Allegretto con spirito / Allegro marciale / Adagio molto / Allegro scherzando / Lento / Allegro molto / Con moto / Grave lugubre / Presto con fuoco / Allegro non troppo […]

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Verdure

This piece was composed at the commission of Państwowe Zakłady Wydawnictw Szkolnych for the guide Przewodnika dla prowadzącego chór w szkole podstawowej. It is a song for three voice mixed choir with lyrics by Konstanty Ildefons Gałczyński. It has simple texture and is aimed for highly skilled children’s choir.

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Violin Concerto

The piece was composed for violin player Mrs. Wanda Wiłkomirska. The composition has a classical form and consists of three movements. The first – Allegro ma non troppo e molto maestoso – with virtuoso cadenza. The second – Lento molto – with A-B-A structure. The third –  Allegro appassionato – in rondo form.

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Vistula

The piece composed as a result of composer’s fascination with poems of Władysław Broniewski. Lyrics were taken from the lyrical poem titled Vistula (Wisła).

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Warsaw

This composition is a song for three voice female choir or children’s choir with lyrics by Polish poet Julian Tuwim (1894-1953). It was written to meet the needs of the school choir lead by Mr. Zbigniew Soja in PPSM Nr 1 (state music school no. 1) in Warsaw.

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Warsaw Triptych

The piece consists of three songs for four voice mixed choir and was composed at the commission of Warsaw Mixed Choir Surma (Warszawski Chór Mieszany Surma). Lyrics by three poets were used in the composition: Warszawo w mur potężna by Zygmunt Laukowski, Będziemy znowu mieszkać by

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Why are you come – for 4 voice men’s choir

The song is based on the folk Kurpie song for choirs lead by the composer. It is an artistic arrangement of three folk songs from the collection of father Władysław Skierkowski titled Puszcza Kurpiowska w pieśni and published by Towarzystwo Naukowe Płockie in Płock in 1928. The internal

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Your Name

A song for a voice with piano composed under the nickname “Prom”.

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Zofia Paciorkiewicz nee Wiaczkis

The wife of Tadeusz, born on May 14, 1919 in Warsaw. She was the daughter of Józef Wiaczkis, who was shot by the Nazis in a street execution towards the end of August 1944, and of Zofia nee Zatorska, a former prisoner of the Ravensbrück concentration camp, rescued miraculously by the International and the Swedish […]